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Winter Weather Preparedness Week: National Weather Service giving Massachusetts a week of advice to prepare for colder months

As winter approaches, the National Weather Service is looking to prepare Massachusetts residents for potentially dangerous winter weather events or situations, hosting a Winter Weather Preparedness Week, with each day dedicated to a lesson.

“For those who live in New England, winter weather is a part of life from November through March. Snow, sleet, freezing rain, cold temperatures and cold wind chill temperatures will be common occurrences soon,” the agency wrote. “While most of the time these weather elements are only a nuisance to our daily routines, at times they can produce hazardous or life-threatening situations for those who are not prepared.”

Day one, Monday, was dedicated to teaching people the difference between outlooks, watches, warnings and advisories, which the…


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Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center hosting family-friendly events throughout winter

Activities taking place throughout January, February

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is dedicated to highlighting Wisconsin’s agriculture industry, with plenty of interactive exhibits.

From an ‘Alpaca & Llama Extravaganza’ to being ‘A Farmer For A Day,’ the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center has got enough events to keep you busy this winter. Those at the center make it fun to learn about agriculture.

They offer over 15,000 square feet of educational exhibits that are interactive and hands on. This Monday they will be hosting a Popcorn Day in recognition of National Popcorn Day. As…


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