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Taxes in North Carolina vs. Taxes in the Northeast
Taxes in North Carolina vs. Taxes in the Northeast Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” This is a very true statement, but what he doesnât say is that you can choose how much you pay in taxes each year. Why pay more property tax on…
Read MoreGardening in a Changing Climate
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Just looking at the facts from scientists (www.epa.gov/climatechange), we see that our winters are becoming milder, summers warmer, our growing seasons longer, and greater variability when spring comes, but often coming quite early. The precipitation trend is toward more in the winter but of wet snow or…
Read MoreHampton Lake – The Ideal Place to Retire, If You’re Not Ready to Retire
You’ll always have friend’s nearby too! You will have your choice of over 700 friends. Choose what you want to do from a full social calendar including: Meet Your Neighbors Nights, boat parades, oyster roasts, an annual Fun Run and more.
Read MoreMill Pond Mystique
The tranquility of the farmland bordering the millpond was interrupted by a flurry of construction in 1916. In the years preceding, the Draper Company of Hopedale, Massachusetts had been buying up property around Eastman Pond for its timber needs.
Read MoreTop 7 Seafood Dives along the East Coast: Happy Seafood Month!
October is National Seafood Month and we’re kicking it off with a list of the top 7 places to get seafood along the East Coast. These seafood dives are sure to deliver up some mouth-watering goodness at a low cost.
Read More10 Reasons to Travel in October
October is the glorious month that officially marks the beginning of fallâand unofficially marks the rush towards the end of the year. Even blinking feels like too long not to pay attention, with it so near, perhaps explaining the excitement in the air that autumn brings. The air is crisp with energy from so many…
Read MoreOctober is All About Pink
Iâm sure youâve seen it, pink cleats or an insignia on an athleteâs uniform. Year-round, but especially in October, itâs time to Think Pink. A variety of events around the world are organized in October, including walks and runs, and the pink illumination of landmark buildings. In the United States, the National Football League promotes…
Read MoreTwinEagles – A Naples Golf Community
Naples, Florida Golf Communities Home to The Eagle Course, which was voted âBest New U.S. Private Course of the Yearâ by Golf Magazine, TwinEagles community is resort style living for those who live for the game of golf. Referred to as âthe finest 36 hole golf course community in Naples,â TwinEagles is set among the…
Read MoreSpreading Compost and Other October Gardening Tips
Charlie Nardozzi, Horticulturist and Leonard Perry, UVM Extension Horticulturist Spreading compost, adding soil amendments, and planting garlic now for harvest next July are some of the gardening activities for this month. As you empty annual beds this fall, there are two main ways to enrich the soil for next year: spreading compost or planting cover…
Read MoreMcDaniel’s Marsh Madness
McDaniel’s Marsh Madness By Craig McArt and RenĂŠe Gustafson Beautiful as Eastman Lake is, are you tired of paddling the same-old-same-old? If so, maybe itâs time to venture outside of Eastman for a little variety; an interesting change of scene is just next-door at McDanielâs Marsh. Paddling your kayak or canoe through a marsh may…
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