Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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Elaine McCarthy

Nancy Wiskel at Peterborough’s iconic Dan Joyce Clothing, which she assumed ownership of in 2019. Three years later, she opened DJC Casual Clothing in Apsley. Both locations are open late to give shoppers the chance to get stocked up for Mother’s Day or to take mom on an early shopping spree. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Wiskel / Dan Joyce Clothing)

Know your locals, our ongoing series featuring locally owned businesses, this week spotlights fun day trips for all ages from The Greatest Creatures Petting Farm, Lavender Fields, The Escape Maze, and Lang Pioneer Village Museum.
Know your locals, our ongoing series featuring locally owned businesses this week features canine services from dedicated professional Cathy Graham and her business The Dog Mom Knows Best.

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Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count during the Family Day long weekend from February 14 to 17, 2025 and help researchers track changes in bird populations over time. Known for its easily recognizable vocalizations, the black-capped chickadee is one of the easiest birds to attract to feeders (they love sunflower seeds) and will even eat out of your hand. (Photo: Grace C. / Macaulay Library, Cornell Lab of Ornithology)

The Great Backyard Bird Count is back for its 28th year on the Family Day long weekend

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Hundreds of thousands of citizen scientists participate in event that helps researchers track changes in bird populations over time.