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Battling the Elements
If you’ve thought storm events seem to be more frequent and more intense these days, you’re not wrong.
Cookin’ With Carrots
Check out these very a-peeling carrot recipes! March 2024 Carrot Nut Cupcakes Recipe courtesy of Joann Hensley Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups grapeseed oil 2 cups sugar...
Spinal Tap
How to build a strong and limber back March 2024 by Vanessa LaFaso Stolarski, Contributing Columnist We humans typically move on a single plane of motion, forward and backward (frontal plane). But the spine can accommodate multiple angles of movement and it’s...
Birthday Probes, Long Drives and Glowing in the Dark
Even if you’re facing the holidays without beloved members of your family, there’s still lots to do for the holiday hustle.
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Energy-Saving Gadgets and Gifts
Here are four tips to help you determine the right smart home technologies for your home.
Planting Seeds of Safety
Protect new trees by putting them in safe places March 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist “Why can’t they just leave my trees alone?” If you’ve ever wondered that as you’ve watched a tree-trimming crew change the look of your favorite tree, you’ll find the...
Getting Cultured
Healthy bacteria can help fight depression or anxiety March 2024 Story courtesy of UVA Health University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and may...
Geothermal Energy
A hot topic that’s also a cool conversation March 2024 by Will Lange, Contributing Columnist In a world of traditional, fossil fuel-based heating and cooling systems, solar panels on roofs and vast wind farms, you may never have given much thought to another...
Getting Your Ducts in a Row
Efficiency tips for manufactured homes March 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: I live in a manufactured home. How can I keep the inside temperature more comfortable and save on energy bills? A: There are several tasks you can complete to improve...
The Cozy Connection
It’s important to know how your home is heated so you can make informed decisions on your energy use.
Birthday Probes, Long Drives and Glowing in the Dark
Even if you’re facing the holidays without beloved members of your family, there’s still lots to do for the holiday hustle.
Easter Brunch Made Easy
Preparing a midday holiday meal makes things festive and fun March 2024 Story courtesy of Family Features Get creative with decor. When prepping your Easter tablescape, think outside the box. Opt for unexpected serving dishes such as tartlet tins and vases, and...
Celebrating Anniversaries
This time of year is always exciting as we get a fresh start and look toward all the opportunities ahead of us in 2024.
Inspired to Pursue Her Dreams
Former Youth Tour delegate becomes the chaperone March 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer For more than 50 years, high school students have congregated in the nation’s capital for an inspiring week. In 2008, Katie Luckett represented Choptank Electric Cooperative as...
Inspired to Pursue Her Dreams
Former Youth Tour delegate becomes the chaperone March 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer For more than 50 years, high school students have congregated in the nation’s capital for an inspiring week. In 2008, Katie Luckett represented Choptank Electric Cooperative as...