AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Van Buren Maine. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/me/vanburen 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/me/vanburen http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:15:08 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I’ve been following reports about President Obama’s stimulus package and what it may mean for creating green jobs. Beyond that,... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-stimulus-package-rewards-for-businesses-greening-up-242516 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-stimulus-package-rewards-for-businesses-greening-up-242516 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Ice Skating Rinks in Aroostook County Maine Mapped! - Where to ice skate, play hockey and have some winter fun in the Aroostook ME County area! ... http://www.americantowns.com/me/aroostook-county/news/ice-skating-rinks-for-aroostook-county-maine-maps-and-directions-242067 http://www.americantowns.com/me/aroostook-county/news/ice-skating-rinks-for-aroostook-county-maine-maps-and-directions-242067 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 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... http://www.americantowns.com/me/vanburen/news/van-buren-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-van-buren-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/me/vanburen/news/van-buren-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-van-buren-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Maine (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in... http://www.americantowns.com/me/orient/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-county-226202 http://www.americantowns.com/me/orient/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-county-226202 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Aroostook County, ME area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Aroostook... http://www.americantowns.com/me/orient/news/county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-county-220538 http://www.americantowns.com/me/orient/news/county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-county-220538 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Aroostook County Maine area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/me/orient/news/county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-county-221829 http://www.americantowns.com/me/orient/news/county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-county-221829 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-fairfield-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-fairfield-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What is “vertical farming” and how is it better for the environment? – J.S. “Vertical farming” is a term coined by... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-vertical-farming-238431 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-vertical-farming-238431 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I ride my bike to work along busy urban streets. Should I be worried about inhaling pollutants from vehicle emissions and other... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-bike-riding-and-traffic-pollution-240166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-bike-riding-and-traffic-pollution-240166 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600