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Feb 12, 2022

A Winter Market Visit

Though the calendar —and the weather, in most parts of the country — say it's still winter, last Saturday my daughter, granddaughter and I made a visit to a site we more often venture to in much warmer seasons. It was the opening day of the Beaverton (Oregon) Farmers Market . . . winter edition. Arriving shortly after the stalls opened at 10 a.m., we found the temperatures on the brisk side but the sun quickly burning through an early layer of fog. Soon we were strolling under a bright blue sky and enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of the market.

United Airlines First to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel for ORD

Chicago O’Hare International Airport will soon receive sustainable aviation fuel, all thanks to United Airlines, which became the first airline to purchase SAF for use at the airport, one of the largest in the United States. Neste, a producer of SAF, will provide up to 1 million gallons of its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The first supply arrived in August.

May 8, 2021

Market Season

Now that we're into the month of May, farmers markets that shut down over the winter months or were operating with a reduced number of vendors and products are opening up.

Jul 6, 2019

Fabulous Fourth Weekend

This year for our 4th of July weekend, we enjoyed a fun mix of activities, combining some traditional elements with celebrations with friends and family. Sunny weather and comfortable temperatures helped to make the past three days very enjoyable, too.

Royal Air Maroc Relaunches Direct Casablanca–Beijing Route, Debuts Toronto Flight

As part of its international network expansion, Royal Air Maroc will reinstate the direct Casablanca–Beijing route initially launched in January 2020 and suspended just a few weeks later due to the health crisis.