MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Murray Plaza Apartments in Monroe is a place of rest for Mary Sanders. (SOURCE: David Hunt) Mary Sanders’ apartment following an exterminator’s visit to treat bed bugs in her apartment. She’s filled her one-bedroom apartment over the past 15 years with pictures of her five children, […]
Prepare for the general so you can respond to the specific. That’s the nut of emergency preparedness done right. It’s also a solid guiding principle when it comes to being ready to bug-out for a fishing trip anytime the opportunity arises. After several months of use, I can say the […]
When Bangor police Sgt. Wade Betters walked into one of the city’s homeless encampments on a recent morning, he didn’t hesitate to pepper its two occupants with questions. First, he told the men that he hadn’t come to kick them off the land, a wooded area near the Kenduskeag Stream […]
“I think its just a little tangible way to say you’re loved and we care about you and here’s a little gift from people who were thinking about you,” said Jeff Bice, the missons pastor at Bethel Bible Church. “For a lot of our homeless friends that are kind of […]
So your 4-year-old kid is another year older. Congrats! Give yourself a pat on the back for doing all the things for another whole year. Toast to you and your partner if you must! And then, when you’ve thoroughly congratulated yourself, get planning on that birthday party you promised. The […]
Summer is the perfect time to catch some fresh air and enjoy your outdoor spaces. When entertaining kids this summer, consider a backyard camp party. Whether you have little ones that are too young for camp, older ones that prefer to sleep at home, or your budget simply doesn’t allow […]
You’ve been meaning to put together a disaster supplies kit ever since you heard predictions that a Cascadia quake and tsunami would impact most everyone around you. Last week’s record-breaking, back-to-back earthquakes in California might have made the need to assemble essentials in one place seem more urgent. Ready for […]
Fortnite’s latest content update is out right on schedule. This week’s release finally brings the much-anticipated Air Strike item fans have been waiting for — and it doesn’t disappoint. The device looks like a largely inoffensive canister of smoke when you first pick it up. But throw it at an […]
Home Grown Pesky pests or important insects? YUMA, Ariz. – The last time you were in your garden, you may have seen munch marks on your rose bush’s leaves. Your first thought may be “those pesky caterpillars are at it again,” but don’t be fooled. Some bugs aren’t in your […]
The thing about disaster striking — forest fire, avalanche, earthquake — is that it’ll likely affect more than just you. which is not something that most bug-out bags deliver. The newest brand on the survival kit market is Rino Ready, which makes an all-encompassing 72-hour survival bag with enough food and […]