Anthracnose is a common spring disease on maple trees. Several different fungi can cause the symptoms we describe as anthracnose.

It’s garden season. All the trees, bushes and pretty flowers in my backyard look so innocent. But I have learned – the hard way – that they are out to get me. They are a well-organized crime family, ...

DEAR HELOISE: Creating a will can be a very real problem. Recently an unexpected death in our family has keenly illustrated the vital need for each of us to have ...

This is a diverse family of beetles. Scientists estimate there are over 170 lightning bug species in North America and 2400 species worldwide. When watching at night, you may notice this diversity.

Some principals invest the time and commitment it takes to build relational power. These principals are rarely in their offices. They greet students when they come to school. They give teachers and ...

It was drilled into me at an early age that part of being an American was the belief in the separation of Church and State. Of course, the foundation of that ...

The OBSERVER is correct in pointing out in its June 26 View that the village of Fredonia is a leaky vessel. Where the OBSERVER’s comments fall astray is by ...

One of my favorite patriotic songs is “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” Years ago, when I was in grade school, we had a program of all patriotic songs ranging through the wars at that time. We loved to sing ...

Reader Pics: June 21 In Laconia on June 12, fifth graders from all three elementary schools joined together for the 48th annual Miles French track meet, as shown in this photo sent to us by Margie ...

Maple leaves : a budget of legendary, historical, critical, and sporting intelligence. [1st-7th ser.] by Le Moine, J. M. (James MacPherson), Sir, 1825-1912 Publication date 1863 Topics Canadian ...