Brownie Scout Elizabeth Marshall is thrilled that she’s “about to be a Junior” this year—and the best thing is that her mom is going to be their leader.

“I wanted to be a Scout because I thought it would be nice to help other people and to sell Girl Scout cookies,” Elizabeth says. “When I found out my mom was …

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Saving the planet and your pocketbook

Maybe you’ve seen them around town—mid-sized sedans with a boxy, futuristic style. They run on a combination of an electric motor, a gasoline-fueled engine, and a giant battery that powers the electric motor. If you’re wondering why anyone would drive such an odd looking car, just ask a few local residents who love their …

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As our children grow up, we celebrate the milestones. Their first step. Their first bike ride. And the day they drive a car alone for the first time, leaving us behind. It’s not surprising that these markers commemorate our children’s mobility, their journey out of our lives and into their own. Whether it’s the family car or a hand-me-down jalopy, …

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