Category: Travel
Letter to a Small Town with a Big Heart
By Jean Tourville ORIENTAL – It was on a Friday morning when it happened. I was making breakfast when a sudden feverish chill hit me so severely that my legs became weak. I knew I couldn’t hold myself up for long. What I could not…
12 Volt Marine Confronts 680 Volts
PART TWO OF FOUR: By Jeff Fleming | 12V Marine LLC Editor’s note: Based in Oriental, the father/son team of Jeff & Colyn Fleming (with 12V Marine) spent most of January on board the world’s largest and newest cruise ship. The Flemings were charged with…
Extensive bridge re-build on Hwy. 55 includes on-site detour
MERRITT – The bridge to be replaced spans Trent Creek, which is a tributary of Bay River. Originally constructed in 1960, the bridge is nearing the end of its service life, and according to state highway officials, a new one is required. To get the…
First of Two Parts
Expert shares tips for more miles per gallon!
With unleaded gas prices pushing five dollars a gallon and headed higher with no end in sight, this is a great time to examine fuel saving methods. Some actions will yield significant savings while others less so. However, lots of small actions will make measurable…
