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EarthTalk: Stimulus package rewards for businesses greening up

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Dear EarthTalk: I’ve been following reports about President Obama’s stimulus package and what it may mean for creating green jobs. Beyond that, are there programs in place to...

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Ice Skating Rinks for Ada County Idaho - Maps and Directions

Ice Skating Rinks in Ada County Idaho Mapped! - Where to ice skate, play hockey and have some winter fun in the Ada ID County area! Map of Ada County Ice Skating Rinks ...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Idaho

Cutting your own Christmas tree is a fun holiday activity. You can find Christmas trees at Idaho tree farms from our list below. But make sure you do it right so you don't...

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Meridian Holiday Shopping Guide - Black Friday deals and Meridian Malls and Outlets

Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more challenging. We’ve put...

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Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Ada County

The reports of Swine Flu in Idaho (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the outbreak. This...

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An Invitation to our Meridian Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Meridian, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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Ada County Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms for Ada County

Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Ada County, ID area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Ada County, Idaho. Here is a list of the best 'pick...

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Ada County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Ada County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Ada County Idaho area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Find Idaho Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Idaho haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Idaho corn maze and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Back to School for Meridian - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Meridian! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Meridian organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Meridian is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

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Weekend Activities in and around Meridian

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Meridian area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Idaho’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that last...

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Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower. ...

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Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Meridian area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

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Giving To Meridian Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997) No doubt...

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Make a difference in Meridian! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Meridian area and around the...

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The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

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Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Meridian

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Meridian,...

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Don’t let dining out in the Meridian area do you in!

Going out to eat in Meridian and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

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