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Millerton Farmers Market – Nourishing with Local Farms and Healthy Food

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In 2007, community leader Karen Kisslinger, a local acupuncturist, organic gardener, and meditation teacher first proposed the idea of a farmers market in the village of Millerton, NY. Around that time, Mrs. Kisslinger also ran a popular youth program at the North East Community Center called “Partners for Children.” Karen, who was married to physician […]

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Growing Seeds of Community: Salisbury Family Services’ Hewat Community Garden

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Eight growing seasons ago in 2013, Salisbury Family Services (SFS) board member and professional gardener Peggy O’Brien had the seed of an idea for an organic community garden on the rocky grass area in front of the SFS office. Her vision took root with fellow board members and Director of Social Services Patrice McGrath and the Hewat Community

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“Noble Horizons saved my life!” Jill Sheffield’s Christmas miracle

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As the passionate founder of a leading global advocate for women’s health, Jill Sheffield has spent her career saving lives. One Christmas Eve night, however, it was her own life that was in peril… When knee pain prevented Jill from doing the work she so loved, a double knee replacement seemed the best way to

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Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies: Birding Down to a Science

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My latest birding excursion also turned out to be one of my most frustrating. I ventured with my mom to New York for the first blog post in the state. We chose the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, an ecological research center in Millbrook, NY dedicated to environmental research, preservation, and public programming. It was a

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In your corner: Teamwork is winning formula for Canaan’s victory garden

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By Ruth Epstein Originally printed in the Republican-American, June 23, 2020 CANAAN – Victory garden that were planted in private residences and public parks during World War I and World War II not only served to help feed residents of several nations, but also boosted civic morale. Reminiscent of those efforts can be seen on

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