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• How To Survive Mud Season In Maine Strong – 7 Ways

  April in Maine is known as mud season. As the snow melts, dirt roads and driveways become mud, and many businesses, including stores, shut down. Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2025 COMMUNITY

• 4 Tips for Living in a Pharmacy Desert Rural Area

  I heard this phrase the other night and loved it because it spotlighted our rural area as a “Pharmacy Desert.” In most places, the pharmacy desert definition... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2025 COMMUNITY

• 5 Cheap Recipes When You’re Not Living Near Big Supermarkets

  It can be challenging to find cheap recipes when you cannot shop at large supermarkets in rural areas. The prices of butter and eggs have skyrocketed, leaving... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2025 COMMUNITY

• Rural Iceland – Our Trip of a Lifetime to a Paradise

  Iceland has always been a dream destination for many, and it’s easy to see why. While the capital city, Reykjavik, and the famous Golden Circle often get the... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2025 COMMUNITY

• Overcoming Loneliness in Rural Neighborhoods: 6 Fun Tips

  I was reading a post the other day on Reddit titled “Day 715 of living in Maine.” I am starting to feel (somewhat) accepted by the Mainer neighbors. Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2025 COMMUNITY

• 6 Ways Staying Warm In Cold Rural Areas Can Save Your Life

  Do you worry about staying warm when the temperatures dip? When most people think of health hazards, they think of warm weather dangers like heat stroke and... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2024 COMMUNITY

• Living In A Rural Area – 8 Things You Need To Know First

  Moving from an urban or suburban area to a rural one can be a Culture shock. There are many things that you should consider before you make the move and begin... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2024 COMMUNITY

• How A Shopping Trip Turned Into Event From Rural Area

  A shopping trip turned into an event happens here more often than not. We have to venture out for at least an hour every couple of weeks to shop. The local... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2024 COMMUNITY

• The Importance Of Planning Living In A Rural Area For Survival

  If you are considering moving to a rural area, you must know the importance of planning. Many things can go wrong if you don’t plan. It’s often difficult to... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2024 COMMUNITY

• 7 Notable Free Ways To Find Community News In A Rural Area

  Moving to a new rural community can be exciting but also overwhelming when it comes to staying informed of the local community news and events. Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2024 COMMUNITY

• Bringing Our Victorian Bulldog Puppy to a Rural Home In 2024

  Meet Stella, our new Victorian Bulldog puppy, we brought home six weeks ago. We forgot how much work a new puppy is! But she is a lot of fun and makes us... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2024 COMMUNITY

• Friendsgiving Ideas In A Rural Area – 6 Easy Tips To Start

  Friendsgiving has been around for a few years now. One of the best things about living in a rural area is the sense of community. When you live in a small... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2024 COMMUNITY

• Why Rural Voter Turnout in 2024 Was Bigger Than Expected

  Rural voter turnout surged in 2024, driven by a mix of factors that lit a fire under these communities. Economic concerns topped the list, with many feeling lef... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2024 COMMUNITY

• What Will Happen To Jobs Available In Rural Areas?

  The latest jobs report showed only 12,000 jobs were added to the economy. As many jobs disappear what will happen to jobs available in rural areas? Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2024 COMMUNITY

• Internet In Rural Areas – Can You Work Your Best There?

  With the rise of the internet in rural areas and the digital age, more and more people are finding that they can work from home. But what about those of us who... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2024 COMMUNITY

• Hanging Clothes Outdoors, Blast from the Past Or Back in 2024?

  The other day I walked by a home in our rural town that had clothes hung outside of their home. It brought me back to my parents home in the early days. Each da... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2024 COMMUNITY

• Rural Shopping – 7 Terrific Ways To Shop Well In Rural Towns

  Rural shopping can be tough for you if you are not used to it. The stores are few and far between, and the selection is usually pretty limited. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2024 COMMUNITY

• Is Slow Pace Living Ideal for You in 2024 and Beyond?

  At first, moving to a rural area seemed like a great idea. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of traffic and crowds. The clean fresh air is a wonderful... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2024 COMMUNITY

• Rural New York: Sounds Ironic, RIght? It Is Beautiful

  As we have been driving from Maine to Pennsylvania several times this year, we drive through Rural New York. It seems ironic but that part of New York is... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2024 COMMUNITY

• 2024 Election Trends: Mystery of Missing Political Signs in Town

  Yesterday we took a ride from Western Maine to northern New Hampshire on our trike. When we arrived in New Hampshire we saw several political signs for governor... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2024 COMMUNITY