Colonial Candle Making Links

VIDEO: Inglewood Elementary students experience life in colonial times

What did children play with in colonial times? How did people make butter, candles or dolls?

Fiestas are forever

There is a funny scene in John Sayles’ Fil-American War drama “Amigo” where the American lieutenant in charge of the barrio is approached by one of the subjugated townsfolk, asking permission to observe the feast of their patron saint. This is after some of them have been beaten up, their crops thrown to the river, and their liberties taken away by the occupying American soldiers. The lieutenant ...

Shagbark hickory a sight to behold

I met an old friend, a shagbark hickory tree, the other day. Our reunion took place in the woods at Vermont's Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area not far from the shore of Lake Champlain. Between the passage of low-flying rain clouds, I was able to make

Greater New Haven area upcoming events: May 3-9

May 3 ♦ Killingworth: Potapaug Audubon presents “Bears, Fishers & Coyotes,” 7 p.m., at the Killingworth Public Library, 301 Route 81. Speaker is Paul Rego, state Department of Energy and Environmental protection wildlife biologist. Pelts and animal mounts will be available for viewing. Free. Refreshments served. Call 860-910-4342.