Today's Sun Chronicle has a list of local farmers' markets with dates and times.

Here is a statewide list.

Also, White Barn Farm in Wrentham will have a roadside stand on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm.

Thomas Berry, author of "The Dream of the Earth" and other inspirational writings, died on Monday in Greensboro, North Carolina, at the age of 94. I had the opportunity to hear him speak at the 23rd Annual E. F. Schumacher Lecture in Great Barrington, MA, in 2003.

Berry's reverence for the Earth was truly inspiring. In his work, he promoted an ecumenical spirit that transcended any particular religious faith and evoked an awe for all Creation.

A memorial service will be held in September at th… Continue

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provides numerous tax incentives for individuals and businesses to invest in energy-efficient products. For details, go to the IRS website.

Our local economy includes the following 3 sources for vegetable and flower plants for your garden:
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Attleboro High School - Greenhouse
behind tennis courts or approach from Bushee Street
508 222-5150 x151

Annuals and vegetables

School days 11 am to 1:45 pm

Thursdays
May 7, 21, June 4
11 am to 5 pm

Saturdays in May
and Saturday June 6
8 am to 12 noon

The greenhouse is operated by students in a horticulture
career program.
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Today Van Jones, an advisor to President Obama, had very encouraging things to say about the future of energy in this country. Speaking to students at Bentley College in Waltham, Jones said, "The good news is that we can beat this global recession and global warming at the same time. We can beat poverty and pollution at the same time... and you're the solution. You will be the generation of innovators, of entrepreneurs, of problem solvers, of people who throw away this old tired distinction betw… Continue