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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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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Kentucky

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

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Auburn Holiday Shopping Guide - Black Friday deals and Auburn 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 Logan County

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

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An Invitation to our Auburn Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Auburn, 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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Find Kentucky Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Kentucky 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 Kentucky corn maze and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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

If your nonprofit group in Auburn 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: when...

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Weekend Activities in and around Auburn

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 Auburn area

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

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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 Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn! 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 Auburn 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 Auburn

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 Auburn,...

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

Going out to eat in Auburn 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 little,...

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EarthTalk: Harvesting rainwater for household use

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Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S.For most of us, the rain that falls on our roof runs off into the...

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EarthTalk: Simple improvements for greening the home

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Dear EarthTalk: What are some simple low cost improvements I can do to my home to make it greener? -- S.L.According to consumer advocate Remar Sutton, there are many ways to save...

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EarthTalk: Bike riding and traffic pollution

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Dear EarthTalk: I ride my bike to work along busy urban streets. Should I be worried about inhaling pollutants from vehicle emissions and other sources?  -- J.K.The short...

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EarthTalk: Vertical Farming

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Dear EarthTalk: What is “vertical farming” and how is it better for the environment? – J.S. “Vertical farming” is a term coined by Columbia University professor of...

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