Blue Heron Frequents East Andover Brook and Field
By Rita Norander
Andover Transfer Station Bobcat Operator Gets Scare
By Carlo Memmolo Jr.
What is Electric Energy, Actually?
By Ken Wells
What in the world is electricity? What’s the difference between “energy” and “power”? These things are real, but immaterial. They have no weight and don’t seem to be made of “stuff,” as other things always do. When anything in the universe changes, “energy” is always absorbed or released. The universe’s total amount of energy is […]
Neighbors Share Favorite Recipes – Tarte Tatin
A birthday visit to a neighbor results in a new recipe
By Ken Wells
My wife and I stopped by our neighbor’s house to wish her a happy birthday. Our timing was perfect – her French husband had baked a wonderful birthday creation for her, and we arrived at that moment when it was judged cool enough to eat! A big pot of coffee was put on (French roast, […]
Total Solar Eclipse Causes a Stir in New England
Area experienced a rare total eclipse in April.
By Ken Wells
There can hardly be a person in New Hampshire who was unaware of the total solar eclipse that occurred on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, 2024! The sky dimmed, the temperature dropped, birds flew to take shelter, and millions of humans donned goofy glasses to stare skyward. Most folks today know that an eclipse […]
Neighbors Share Favorite Recipes — Coconut Layer Cake
The perfect cake for a spring dessert
By Lorna Carlisle
COCONUT LAYER CAKE Bake at 350, approximately 45 minutes (rotate at 30 minutes). 2 ¾ cup flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 ¾ cup sugar ½ tsp. baking soda 1 cup butter 4 large eggs, separated 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla […]
A Discarded Evergreen Signals the End of Christmas Season
By Larry Chase
Snow on Berries Looks Like Miniature Snow Cones
By Larry Chase
A Cardinal Stakes a Claim on a Random Birdhouse
By Larry Chase
Area Cooks Share Recipes: Choucroute (Sauerkraut)
Famous throughout France and Germany
By Mario Ratzki
I grew up in the Northeast of France, where winters are cold and snowy. This recipe is famous throughout France and Germany. It’s called Choucroute in France, Sauerkraut in Germany. When I make it for my family, I add a second jar of kraut. Ingredients: 2 lbs. baby back pork ribs (ours are from Huntoon […]