Meet the artist behind the huge dog sculptures on display across New England

His instantly recognizable “Big Dogs” have become familiar landmarks across New England and far beyond. (via NH Chronicle) ...

The Buddhist monks – and their dog – captivating Americans while walking across the country for peace

Brooke Schedneck, professor of religion at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, said the tradition of a peace walk in ...
Guyana Chronicle

Empowered Female Farmer at the Frontline of Food Security

NEATLY tucked away along a quiet street in Den Amstel Village, West Coast Demerara, is the well-kept home and farm of Abiola “Goldie” Hill. Surrounded by ...
annistonstar.com

Short‑term rentals find their footing in Calhoun County

Short‑term rentals are quietly reshaping the lodging landscape in Calhoun County, where more than 170 homes are listed on ...

Jeremy Clarkson wins major battle over The Farmer’s Dog pub after more than a year

Jeremy Clarkson has won a year-long planning battle to expand his Oxfordshire pub. The Clarkson’s Farm star has recently ...
The Winchester Star

Woman with failing kidneys asks: 'Can you share your spare?'

Debbie Triplett has a small farm behind her house where she grows vegetables and raises chickens. She tends to it herself, ...

A year after LA-area wildfires destroyed thousands of homes, fewer than a dozen have been rebuilt

On the year mark since the most destructive wildfires in the L.A. area, the scant home construction projects stand out among ...
The Shelby Star

Nacho average show dog: He's a national winner from the Shelby area

Nacho may seem unassuming at 4 ½ pounds, but the prancing chihuahua recently outplaced more than 1,000 dogs in the National ...

Vikings Bred This Dog to Survive. Why Did It Take 1,200 Years for the AKC to Notice?

The year 2025 was significant for the American Kennel Club, with the recognition of a 1,200-year-old dog breed. The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a historic working dog breed with roots in Scandinavia. It ...

Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds

They’re ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club’s roster of recognized breeds on ...
Seattle Times

WA floods hit many uninsured small farms with ‘varied’ damages

The last time Mariposa Farm in Everson, Whatcom County, flooded, owners Joaquin and Liz Lopez spent about $100,000 replacing equipment, repairing infrastructure and writing off lost produce. That was ...