EarthTalk: Why the resistance to wind power?

Dear EarthTalk: I don't understand why many people oppose wind power just because they have to look at the turbines. If you ask me, wind turbines are much nicer-looking than coal-fired, waste-to-energy or nuclear power plants. - Michael Hart, via e-mail

Nov 15, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Racine artists lived parallel lives

For many years, author David Kherdian felt alone in his artistic roots. Now living in Massachusetts with more than 60 published books of poetry and fiction to his name, the Racine native had long believed that he was the first artist to come out of this Root River city and go on to forge a n…

Nov 15, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

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Send us your cookie recipes!

It's the most wonderful time of the year - time for cookies!

Nov 19, 2009 | 6:05 pm | Loading…

School Notes, Nov. 17

PANTHER BACKERS SELLING SPIRITWEAR FRIDAY

Nov 17, 2009 | 2:15 am | Loading…

UW-Parkside seeks entries in competition to honor King

SOMERS - The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites area students to enter a pair of competitions connected with the university's celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Entries for the spoken word contest and for 2D and 3D artwork are due by Friday.

Nov 17, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Military experiment seeks to predict PTSD

Two days before shipping off to war, Marine Pfc. Jesse Sheets sat inside a trailer in the Mojave Desert, his gaze fixed on a computer that flashed a rhythmic pulse of contrasting images.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:50 pm

Cost of child vaccines fall, more kids saved

Babies squirmed and wailed as needles plunged into their chubby thighs at a public health clinic on the outskirts of Hanoi on Friday. Like little ones everywhere, the reaction to the sting was never pretty.

Nov 20, 2009 | 9:25 am

Fundraiser banquet to benefit Love and Charity Mission

RACINE — A fundraiser banquet for the Love and Charity Mission will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Infusino’s Banquet Hall, 3201 Rapids Drive.

Nov 17, 2009 | 12:00 pm | Loading…

Visit the Christmas Boutique at the Wind Point Lighthouse

WIND POINT — The annual Christmas Boutique sponsored by the Friends of the Wind Point Lighthouse will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Wind Point Lighthouse, 4725 Lighthouse Drive.

Nov 17, 2009 | 11:25 am | Loading…

My Best Bargain: A boat for a penny

When Barbara Lindquist came across an inflatable boat with a minimum bid of 1 cent on eBay, she couldn't believe the seller wasn't asking more. Half jokingly, Lindquist bid the penny and before long she was the proud owner of that boat, which she has since named The Penny.

Nov 20, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

How to wrap gifts like a pro

WASHINGTON - "Even just a plain white piece ... with texture is beautiful for me." That's how Jana Svrzo, the manager of Paper Source in Washington, sees the world of paper.

Nov 20, 2009 | 12:45 am | Loading…

Can you help? Check out this wish list!

Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.

Nov 16, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

The Burlington Lions Club is more than just barbecue

Mention the Burlington Lions Club to a Racine County resident and you are likely to hear about the chicken barbecue that the Lions served up in Echo Park for 50 summers. That tasty tradition — which was replaced last year by Pig in the Park — may be what many people associate the serv…

Nov 14, 2009 | 12:15 am | Loading…

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