
Leading Horses to Water
On July 30, the world-famous Chincoteague Pony Swim will celebrate its 100th anniversary.
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All the Dirt on Creating Good Soil
Soil is the foundational essential for the long life or quick death of plants.

Sweet & Fruity Desserts
Get hooked on these tasty salmon dishes!

Ice Cream … The Coolest Dessert of All
Ice cream is one of the best loved trends on planet earth July 2025 story and artwork by Anne M. Dellinger, Contributing Columnist It appeals to all age groups from grandpas to toddlers for a lot of reasons — it comes in many flavors, it tastes great during any...

Requiem for a Grilled Hot Dog
This month is traditionally associated with weddings and graduations. There’s much to celebrate, many gifts and cards to buy, plenty of cake to eat, and lots of dancing.
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America the Beautiful
July is a special month when we celebrate our country’s independence.

Healthy on a Budget
With a dash of old-fashioned know-how and a sprinkle of creativity, anyone can stretch their grocery budget and still eat well.

Making the Cut
Neglecting your lawn mower can lead to issues not only with your lawn but with the machine as well.

Generating Safety
Many co-op members consider buying backup generators to provide for their family’s needs while waiting for service to resume during outages.

Keeping Your House Energy Efficient
Savings tips for older homes July 2025 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How do I improve the efficiency of my older home while keeping its charm? A: I love old homes. The details and craftsmanship have always drawn me to them. The features of older homes...

Taking Charge
The number of business-savvy mothers blazing the trail as entrepreneurs is at a record high.

Energy Explorers: Word Scramble
Unscramble words related to water safety in this activity. For a downloadable PDF of the page, click here.