Seeing Stars: An aspect of poor lighting is glare

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative I’m learning about good lighting now because our dark skies are being affected by excessive and poorly designed lighting, and the stars are disappearing behind a haze of light. One aspect of poor lighting is glare. I’d...

Senior menus for Nov. 25–29

Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Note: The Wilton meal site closed permanently Sept. 6. Monday, Nov....

Seeing Stars: Cold nights bring clear skies

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative Mid-November always feels like the beginning of winter to me, even though autumn lasts on the calendar into December. The cold nights bring clear skies, which make excellent conditions for star gazing. This month,...

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