"Our oysters were safely tucked away where they live," said Steve Plant, owner of Noank Oysters in Mystic.

For the first time in more than a month, there’s optimism the partial government shutdown could end soon. Senate Republicans emerged gleeful from a meeting at the White House on Monday night. What ...

Knifemaking brand Cold Steel is not known for subtlety. Even its most famous designs are, in a word, robust. Yet, while everyday practicality might not be the brand’s forte, there’s no denying its ...

When Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay set out to climb Everest in 1953, wool, down and cotton kept them alive in temperatures 30 degrees below zero. Synthetic fibers played only a supporting role as ...

A University of Houston engineer has developed a method to detect possible damage in concealed cold-formed steel construction framing materials hidden behind walls, without having to tear the walls ...

Structural engineer Goonsung Park, PE, breaks down the pros and cons of cold-formed steel and wood for multifamily housing development. Source Goonsung Park, P.E., S. A. Miro, Inc. Pictured: a hotel ...

Welcome to I Tried It, a GOLF.com series about golf items — apparel, gear, accessories, etc. — that we’ve recently taken out for a spin. We’re here to give our honest, no-frills takes on the latest ...

HUNTINGTON — City and state officials are beginning to patch a plethora of potholes formed by recent winter weather and salt. Huntington Public Works Director Mark Bates said the city has received ...

I have to admit, I’m no extreme sport guru or an athlete in any sense, but I am trail-obsessed, especially through the winter months. Hiking is my way to stay outside, push and increase my limits, and ...

With winter storm Fern and a series of arctic blasts pummeling the U.S., plus Punxsutawney Phil promising even more winter, it's starting to feel like the ice and snow have no intention of loosening ...

With these products, you can create warmth around you — your desk, your chair, your feet, your coffee or tea. Plus, small targeted heat sources are usually more effective (and budget-friendly) than ...