“No matter WHAT those pesky protestors are complaining about, I’m filled with a curious patriotism.”
![Editorial cartoon in the style of Thomas Nast showing a 19th Century town square with the a dense ring of American flags encircling a small group of protesters in the park in the middle of the square.](https://www.greylockglass.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/monument_square_20231120.jpg)
Nasty Notions — November 20, 2023
Jason Velázquez
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![A weather map from AccuWeather showing a heat surge forecast for Sunday through Tuesday. The map highlights regions across the eastern United States, including cities such as Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, Asheville, Charleston, Wilmington, Atlanta, Virginia Beach, Washington D.C., New York, Burlington, Portland, and Boston. The affected areas are marked in red, indicating temperatures will be 5-15 degrees above historical averages. The map includes text noting "Increased cooling demand" and "Dozens of record highs in jeopardy." The AccuWeather logo and the timestamp "13:09 ET 12-JUL-2024" are also visible on the map.](https://www.greylockglass.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/vcsPRAsset_518912_124401_d5af480e-654e-4a8b-9871-52afc25ad1ff_0_embiggened-480x384.jpg)
Intense heat wave in Western U.S. expanding to the East Coast
A powerful heat dome is expanding from the western U.S. to the East Coast, bringing temperatures 5-15 degrees above average across more
![Understanding Ag, LLC and Green River Regenerative Farm, Inc. have launched a joint venture to create a high-level regenerative agricultural education program and expand the farm's regenerative cropping and livestock systems. The 235-acre farm will become a hub for learning and producing regeneratively grown food products.](https://www.greylockglass.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GRRF_UA_MR-480x384.webp)
Joint Venture to Create Learning Hub, Expand Regenerative Production on Historic Farm
Understanding Ag, LLC and Green River Regenerative Farm, Inc. have launched a joint venture to create a high-level regenerative agricultural education program
![A group of cows standing in a shaded, forested area on a sunny day. The cows are partially hidden by foliage, and the scene exemplifies silvopasture, an agroforestry practice that combines trees, pastures, and livestock.](https://www.greylockglass.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/agroforestry_cows_in_shade_1x1-480x384.png)
UNH Awarded Ten Million Dollars to Expand Climate Resilient Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture is developing sustainable climate-smart agriculture (CSA) strategies to boost farming and food production while preserving New England’s forests,
![A stylized black and white pen and ink line drawing of a dreary 1978 Soviet Union residential neighborhood with 19th century Moscow architecture. In front of one of the buildings, a determined man, Yuri Alexandrov, stands defiantly facing a menacing KGB handler. The atmosphere is ominous, reflecting the oppressive environment and high stakes of their struggle.](https://www.greylockglass.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DALL·E-2024-07-09-08.37.31-A-stylized-black-and-white-pen-and-ink-line-drawing-of-an-exterior-scene-set-in-a-1978-Soviet-Union-residential-neighborhood-with-19th-century-Moscow--480x384.webp)
Adams Theater Presents A Staged Reading of “The Refuseniks” by Alison Bendix, directed by Tony Simotes.
The Adams Theater presents a staged reading of the new play "The Refuseniks," written by Alison Bendix and directed by Tony Simotes.
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State Public Health Officials Alert Residents About Potential Exposure to Measles in Multiple Locations
The Massachusetts DPH is warning residents about a measles case from an international visitor who traveled through Boston on June 22. Measles