Wayfair has rattan outdoor furniture sets up to 65% off just in time for the first weekend of summer
Whether your backyard is a cozy nook or a spacious oasis, wicker furniture fits right in like it was always meant to be there. Wayfair has several deals on these trending wicker furniture sets available to shop now, and you…
Michigan gardening: 7 expert tips for growing great tomatoes
Of all the veggies to come out of a home garden, fresh tomatoes are among the most commonly prized. From big, juicy heirlooms to snackably sweet cherries, homegrown tomatoes come in a range of delicious possibilities and are easy enough…
Dear Doctor: Does taking calcium supplements benefit people with osteoporosis?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Have there been randomized, controlled studies about taking calcium supplements in people with osteoporosis? Do they really make a meaningful difference? — M.A. ANSWER: That’s a deceptively simple question with a complicated answer. First off, calcium is…
Alabama’s new hands-free driving law: What you need to know
The training wheels are coming off a 1-year-old Alabama law this month when state authorities begin enforcing legislation that penalizes reckless drivers holding cell phones. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Friday it will start enforcing the state’s hands-free law,…
State pledges to inspect hotel shelters after roach, rodent, mold complaints
In one Massachusetts hotel being utilized as an emergency shelter, its name and location redacted from state documents, inspectors in October reported evidence of roaches, inoperable windows and missing smoke detectors. At another hotel, evaluated that same month, inspectors recommended…
After a new traffic light, now a right-turn-on-red is placed on this busy North Shore roadway
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Months after installing a new traffic light array at Howard Avenue and Claire Court on Grymes Hill, the city Department of Transportation has added another traffic measure to the intersection. This one will likely be more…
Ask Amy: Our neighbor’s house is an eyesore, how do we get them to fix it up, or … even move?
DEAR READERS: As I announced last week, my final “Ask Amy” column in this space will run on June 30. (Readers will be able to find me through my newsletter and on amydickinson.com.) Until then, I’ll occasionally open my files…
Downtown Portland’s TikTok-inspired Korean restaurant is closing
Toki, a downtown Portland restaurant that drew inspiration from Korean cuisine and TikTok trends alike, will close after brunch service on Sunday, May 26, owners Peter Cho and Sun Young Park announced on social media. “Although we’re a little bit…
Dear Annie: Career change is exciting, but anxiety-inducing for 45-year-old professional
DEAR ANNIE: I recently made a significant career switch at the age of 45, moving from a stable position in finance to a more creative role in graphic design, which has always been my passion. I’m excited about the change,…
Mass. Italian restaurant with 18 years of service closing end of June
After nearly two decades, an Italian restaurant nestled in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood will wrap up service at the end of the month. Bin 26 Enoteca, which opened in 2006, will close for good on Saturday, June 1 as co-owner…