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  Don't be left in the dark when you're in the dark. Should Hurricane Sandy knock out the power, keep up on all the pertinent local hurricane information on your iPhone. Download t...

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There were positive signs coming up in the Maplewood real estate market this summer. As school began in September sales slowed but the impact was already felt. The 117 residential homes t...

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Part 1: Answers about trees from Arboretum Horticulture Director, Shari Edelson With the anniversary of last October's damaging snowstorm fast approaching, you may be getting anxious...

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  The Earth passed through a stream of debris from Halley's Comet beginning Monday, Oct. 15, which gives us the benefit of the annual Orionids meteor shower. The shower should b...

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Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced 1,509 residents participated in the Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Oct. 13. The fall ev...

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Styling curly hair does not need to be a chore or take a ton of time.  Make peace with your curls; stop brushing or combing them. How do I detangle my curls? If you need to deta...

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Black bears are preparing for winter and are now actively foraging for food as they prepare for the denning season, say state officials. Bears have been seen in every county in the stat...

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Essex County residents living on or near county roads should hold off placing leaves by the curb for pickup until the weekend prior to the announced pickup date, county officials said.
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