Will this be the year Massachusetts bans plastic grocery bags?

The state Senate on Wednesday approved a provision to eliminate plastic bags from retail checkout counters as part of a ...

Downtown Chillicothe accepts check for Mail Pouch Mural restoration

CHILLICOTHE— In a grant-receiving celebration held near the Majestic Theatre, Downtown Chillicothe recently accepted a check from the Ohio History Fund. These funds will help fund the Mail Pouch Mural ...
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Hidden Treasures in Your Wardrobe: Upcycling Ideas with Old Ties

This article was last updated on 08.04.2026. Have you always been a big fan of crafting, upcycling, or DIY projects? Then you ...

The Analog Bag: Gen Z's solution to doomscrolling

Ayesha Rascoe unpacks an analog bag — a tote filled with screen-free activities — curated by Weekend Edition staff.

More than 300 quilts a year: This tiny Oregon club is doing big things with a needle and thread

Stitch by stitch for almost a century, members of the Hugo Ladies Club/Schoolhouse Quilters have been creating community and ...
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Beacon Hill Bag Battle, Statewide Plastic Ban And 10-Cent Checkout Fee On Deck

It also sets a minimum 10-cent fee for every recycled paper bag provided to a customer. Under the proposal, five cents from ...