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Coronavirus May Mean Lights Out For Summer Camps This Year
Summer camps are mulling their options for keeping kids and counselors safe amid the coronavirus crisis — or whether it's just not possible.
Maine's Seasonal Businesses Feeling Economic Effects Of The Coronavirus
Maine's economy relies heavily on summer tourism. With Memorial Day around the corner, many business owners are figuring out when and whether they'll be allowed to reopen.
While The Tourists Are Away, Alaskans Will Play
Normally Alaskans endure a crush of summer tourists and restricted access to some sites. But in this season of staycations they'll have the run of the place, and are being courted with special deals.
Can't Stand The Heat? Tell Us How You're Coping With Rising Temperatures
Have hotter days (and nights) changed your daily routines or long-term plans? Has your business had to adapt to higher temperatures?
Winston Waterworks Aquatic Park Opens Memorial Day Weekend
As high summer temperatures get closer and closer, a new place for the community to keep cool is springing up in Winston-Salem.
Cookbook Author Crusades For Millions Of Kids Who Go Hungry In Summer
Good and Cheap writer Leanne Brown is teaming up with a national anti-hunger program to try to reach people who want help feeding their families healthy and affordable meals when school is out.
'A Salty Taste': Families Vent About Trips Lost To Outage
Vacationers turned away by an island power outage say they've gotten few answers about whether they'll get back money they spent on canceled or interrupted trips.
Schools Let Students Take Laptops Home In Hopes Of Curbing 'Summer Slide'
More districts are letting students take computers home for the summer. Officials hope the devices help fill in learning gaps, but experts say parents must play a role to make the lending effective.
Philadelphia To Its Residents: Don't Swim In Dumpsters
No, really, the mayor's office actually sent out a press release saying the city is cracking down on block parties that use a dumpster as a pool.