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Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas’s mom, has some ideas

Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.

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Public hearings next week in Ithaca and Binghamton on proposed NYSEG rate hikes

State Senator Lea Webb wants District 52 residents to participate in upcoming public hearings regarding NYSEG’s proposed double-digit rate increases.

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Two Tompkins County farms will benefit from water quality improvement grants

The Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District has received nearly $2.5 million in funding to help two farms in the Owasco Lake Watershed update operations.

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Police investigating string of smash and grab thefts in Tompkins County

On October 1, State and local law enforcement received six reports of thefts from vehicles in Dryden and Lansing.

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NYS, DEC issue temporary burn ban

On October 2, Governor Kathy Hochul and the DEC announced a temporary ban on outdoor burning due to increased fire risk across New York.

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Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost

The pumpkin patch and corn maze along Interstate 80 between Sacramento and San Francisco are open once again for the fall season through Halloween. Back in 2007 and again in 2014, Cool Patch Pumpkins earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest corn maze.

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Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover

PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap'n Crunch cereal, Funyuns and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages.

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Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut is a montage of ideas, but not a ‘New Look’

All eyes were on Jonathan Anderson — the Northern Irish designer who has already transformed Loewe into a global powerhouse of wit and craft — as he unveiled his first Dior womenswear collection on Wednesday.

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A home fit for Queen: Loyal companion in search of family

Queen, a Pitbull at the Tompkins County SPCA, has had a long journey in and out of the shelter. 

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Tompkins County to host NYS Office of Mental Health for public engagement forums

The Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) is hosting the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) next week for a pair of community engagement forums.

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Tompkins Chamber names new VP

On September 30, Rob Montana was appointed as the new Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce VP.

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Found Antiques announces final day at Cherry Street location

Found in Ithaca Antiques is moving from Cherry St. on Oct. 26 to the Ithaca SouthWorks building at a date TBD.

2 days ago

Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District receives support for water quality improvement projects

On September 29, officials announced a $1.82 million grant to the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District.

2 days ago

Traffic impacts for Cornell Homecoming

Cornell's Crescent Lot is scheduled to close at 5 p.m. on October 2 and reopen on October 5.

2 days ago

FLLT conservation easement protects 203 acres in Virgil

On September 29, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) announced a perpetual conservation easement of 203 acres in Virgil.

3 days ago

SOS Roofing shares getting what homeowners should look for  

This fall, make sure your roof is in good shape as the cold weather comes in.

3 days ago

How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it

More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.

3 days ago

Tompkins County Office for the Aging’s annual public hearing to be held Wednesday

The Office for the Aging’s (COFA) annual public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1.

3 days ago

Millport mobile home leaking 20k gallons of water a day in midst of drought warning

Two mobile home parks in Millport have leaks in their utility lines that hook up to the municipal water system.

3 days ago

Lansing Fire Department installs new station doors

The Lansing Fire Department received an upgrade to their Central Station.

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Decoding Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life a Showgirl’: A guide to her references

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Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and punishment

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Delta jets have a ‘low-speed collision’ on LaGuardia taxiway, injuring 1

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Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover

PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap'n Crunch cereal, Funyuns and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages.