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Photo by Billie Grace Ward on Flickr  In response to a “never-before-seen ridership low” during the coronavirus outbreak, three subway lines will not run during the week and some express trains will run local, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Tuesday. The reduced schedule is part of the agency’s “NY Essential Service Plan” to provide service to first responders and essential workers as it deals with the devastating financial consequences of a nearly 90 percent drop in ridership across subway and buses, the Long Island Railroad, and Metro-North. Starting on Wednesday, the B, W, and Z lines temporarily will not run during the week....

At the eastern end of the iconic Piscataqua River Bridge, which straddles coastal Maine and New Hampshire, lies Kittery, Maine — the state’s oldest town as well as a famous outlet shopping hub and a go-to for seafood dining. Here are some of our favorite things to do, places to stay, and restaurants to try in Kittery, Maine.  Guide to Kittery, Maine EB Adventure Photography / Shutterstock.com Guide to Kittery, Maine | Things to Do When Pigs Fly Company Store Foodies make a beeline here to load up on freshly made bread and bakery items, plus jams, jellies, oils, vinegars, and toast...

Nothing perks me up like a delicious slice. Coffee and wine being obvious exemptions, of course! But still, there’s something so satisfying about letting your teeth sink into something so sweet, delectable, creamy, sinful… These are 10 of the most amazing slices we have that you simply must try! Disclaimer: I’m not really trying to sell my mum… Promise. 1. The Town Bike Slice It’s quick, easy, and everyone loves it! You just pour in the layers, pour over the condensed milk and bake. See….so easy! Check out the recipe here. 2. Lattice Cheesecake Slice Mmmm this is my Mum’s recipe for...

Bonjour I truly hope you and yours are well. First a huge welcome to new followers, and a massive, massive thank you to everyone who wrote to me last week encouraging me to carry on writing my weekly whimsies despite the troubled times we all find ourselves in. Honestly I was quite overwhelmed, you are my “tribe” and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your friendship and support, for your messages and your camaraderie. I also have another tribe, made up of fur and feathers. Before France (BF) I never had an animal of my own....

Now that the majority of adults are working from home, we feel it’s more important than ever to take advantage of our limited space. While it’s not always possible to squeeze a full-fledged exercise bike, treadmill or rowing machine into your home, you can certainly find space for a Cubii. Cubii is basically a shrunken elliptical, but solely made for your feet. Most will stick it under their desk, but truthfully, this small device can fit just about anywhere, as it doesn’t take up much more space than a shoebox. Okay, maybe a Shaq-sized shoebox. The Cubii weighs around 27...