Community Notebook

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Standing on the Source

By Laurie Capps

Many of us have heard of geothermal heating and cooling, but may not have a clear idea of how it works, and how it can be used to provide for a home’s energy needs.

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Tales Out of School

By William Patrick

Romano stopped struggling for a moment, and Sawchuk tried to push the gun away. The barrel was pointed at the ground, and he thought, If this thing goes off now, it’s going to blind me or something.

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Tales of a Chaat Wallah

By William Patrick

“I bought a big generator. I hung up Christmas lights, and had a 500-watt halogen light bulb shining on the side of the Ryder truck: _ Mike’s Fish Fry—One Bite and You’re Hooked _. You could see it from a mile away.”

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Aging in Place

By Abby Luby

Over 80 percent of Americans 45 and older say they want to stay home as long as possible. The Town of Montgomery has created a program to help fulfill their wishes.

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Tea Masters: Harney & Sons Tea

By Ann Braybrooks

Almost 25 years ago, Harney founded the tea business in the basement of his home in Salisbury, Connecticut, not far from the company’s current location in Millerton, NY.