Back-to-back events kick off Hadley season

For more than five decades, the Hadley Fund has been bringing free lectures and performances to the Kennett region, and it will kick off its 54th season with back-to-back events later this month. On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Hadley Fund will present “All Things Being (almost) Equal: The Autumnal Equinox,” an outdoor celebration facilitated by Christine Campbell, founder of Wolfsongs.org and director of the Temenos…

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State stresses value of emergency plans

State officials want to remind citizens to prepare for emergencies during National Preparedness Month, a nationwide month-long effort to encourage households, businesses and communities to plan ahead. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today,” a state press release said. “With families being more mobile and involved in multiple activities, it’s very likely that an emergency could happen when everyone isn’t…

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Wellness, Jackie’s Way: How much of what?

How much protein should I be eating? This is a very common question that I’m asked by my clients as it relates to both weight loss and exercise. There are many different opinions on how much protein we actually need. Of the three macronutrients: fat, protein and carbohydrates, it was typically recommended to consume 30 percent or less fat, 45-50 percent carbohydrates and 25 percent…

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