A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

Carve Out Some Time for These Pumpkin Recipes

Carve Out Some Time for These Pumpkin Recipes

Soft Cinnamon Pumpkin Cookies recipe courtesy of Sophia Jennings Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, melted ½ cup granulated sugar, divided ¼ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1...

Of Light & Magic

Of Light & Magic

Every Halloween, Noel Dickover turns the front lawn of his Centreville, Va., home into a sprawling showcase of beautifully intricate, hand-carved pumpkins, all softly aglow.

For the Love of Art

For the Love of Art

RAAC’s 19th annual Fall Art Tour draws art lovers to Rappahannock County October 2024 by Laura Emery, Staff Writer Art has the power to provoke thought and evoke emotion, and it often represents a community’s...

Autumn Adventure

Autumn Adventure

Six tips for planning a fall road trip September 2024 story courtesy of Family Features Cooler weather provides a perfect opportunity to hop behind the wheel of your vehicle and explore nature, breathtaking scenery and adventures waiting to be discovered both near and...

Stronger Together

Stronger Together

VMDAEC celebrates 80 years October 2024 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer In 1964, when U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman proclaimed Co-Op Month a nationally recognized event to be celebrated annually each October, the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware...

Getting It All Together

Getting It All Together

Are all your smart devices secure? October 2024 by Ryan Newlon, Contributing Writer October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and while we should always be vigilant of the latest cyber threats and risks, this is a great time of year to raise awareness about...

Fall is ATV Time

Fall is ATV Time

Precaution is the key to fun and safety October 2024 by Nicole Zema, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation All-terrain vehicles are essential for many farm chores, and many landowners enjoy riding them recreationally. “But they also pose serious hazards to operators,” says...

Vanquish Vacation Weight

Vanquish Vacation Weight

Some simple steps to shed the surplus October 2024 by Vanessa LaFaso Stolarski, Contributing Columnist Returning from vacation with a few extra pounds is common and nothing to get too obsessive about. After all, you enjoyed your time away. There’s no need to ruin the...