MAHOMET — Village officials will soon consider what could be the first large-scale commercial solar project near Mahomet. This image from the Mahomet Plan and Zoning Commission packet shows the location of a proposed solar project. IMAGE PROVIDED ReWild Renewables is applying for a conditional use permit to build a solar farm on vacant agricultural… Continue reading Solar plant planned near Mahomet
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Historian speaks about the restored Notre Dame Cathedral at the Sippican Historical Society
MARION – The Sippican Historical Society will host a historian who will speak about the restoration and reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Caroline Bruzelius first worked on the cathedral in the early 1980s during a lengthy interior cleaning. According to the Sippican Historical Society, since… Continue reading Historian speaks about the restored Notre Dame Cathedral at the Sippican Historical Society
The Green Homes and Technology Centers project in San Jose is scheduled to start in 2025
SAN JOSE – An ambitious and massive initiative to build thousands of green homes adjacent to data centers in downtown San Jose will begin in 2025, with significant support from PG&E. Global developer Westbank, utility PG&E and the city of San Jose have joined forces to accelerate the development of green residential towers that will… Continue reading The Green Homes and Technology Centers project in San Jose is scheduled to start in 2025
Will another reopening date pass for AC Aquarium?
A post on Facebook reminded me this week that the last scheduled reopening date for the Atlantic City Aquarium is… right now. It is expected to fully reopen “sometime in December,” Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said during a new conference in late September. Unless there is a dramatic, surprise reopening in the next week… Continue reading Will another reopening date pass for AC Aquarium?
Are you still hanging up Christmas decorations? Consumer Reports has these tips!
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — You probably already have your Christmas decorations ready. But if you're still working on it, we have some ideas. Whether you want your Christmas lights to be dimmed or blinded, a Wi-Fi connected smart plug can help. And many of them let you control everything through an app on your phone… Continue reading Are you still hanging up Christmas decorations? Consumer Reports has these tips!
Restoration of the 19th-century flour mill is getting closer, although additional funding is needed
WAYNESBORO – The multi-year restoration of the 19th-century Royer Flour Mill on the grounds of the Renfrew Museum and Park is nearing completion, although park officials say additional funding is needed for the mechanical parts. Becky LaBarre, executive director of the Renfrew Museum and Park, and Laurie Hovermale, Renfrew board president, reported to Wayesboro Rotarians… Continue reading Restoration of the 19th-century flour mill is getting closer, although additional funding is needed
Dream kitchens: beautiful, functional and tailored to you | by Palm Construction Inc | Dec. 2024
Your kitchen is the heart of your home and should reflect both style and functionality. At Palm Construction we specialize in Kitchen remodel Services tailored to your lifestyle and unique tastes. Whether you envision sleek, modern furniture or the warmth of a classic design, we bring your dream kitchen to life with precision and creativity.… Continue reading Dream kitchens: beautiful, functional and tailored to you | by Palm Construction Inc | Dec. 2024
Get warmer with a heated mattress topper controlled via HomeKit
In Reflections on a Year with HomeKit (December 17, 2021), I wrote about using an electric heated mattress pad with a Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug mini smart socket as part of our bedtime scene, which provides the appropriate nighttime lighting. The mattress pad warms the bed for about 20 minutes while Tonya and I brush… Continue reading Get warmer with a heated mattress topper controlled via HomeKit
Restoration of MLK-affiliated historic New Jersey home begins with groundbreaking
A project to restore a historic New Jersey home associated with Martin Luther King Jr. and turn it into a museum and community center is officially underway. Local researchers say the famous civil rights activist stayed in the dilapidated, fire-damaged terraced house in Camden in 1949 and planned his first sit-in. After years of efforts… Continue reading Restoration of MLK-affiliated historic New Jersey home begins with groundbreaking
Elderly woman killed in car-pedestrian accident in Cottonwood Heights
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah – A woman died in a car-pedestrian accident in Cottonwood Heights Monday morning. Police said 73-year-old Yingli “Lily” Lu was struck by a driver near 6200 South Wasatch Boulevard. The accident occurred on Monday morning around 7:00 a.m. Investigators said the driver didn't see Lu in the dark. This story is evolving… Continue reading Elderly woman killed in car-pedestrian accident in Cottonwood Heights