October & November 2013

Education

Rising to the Challenge

Local school district program meets the needs of gifted young learners

Environment

Living off the Grid

Local author and self described “feral homesteader” Miles Olson thrives on the outskirts of civilization

Food for Thought

Gluten-Free Goodness

New specialty bakery in Cumberland really takes the cake

Agriculture

Cider House Rules

Local country folk squeeze out a living at Scrumpy’s Apple Press and Cider House

Agriculture

Farmers of the Future

Young entrepreneurs use their education and hard work to make their mark in the local farming community

Music

The Sound of Music

Local luthier turns wood and strings into musical works of art

Animals

Living in Cougar Country

Local author delves into the relationship between humans and cougars in her new book

Food for Thought

The Pumpkin Patch

The popular pumpkin has a long history, and many uses...

Recipe File

Recipe File

This month: • Roasted Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup • Wild Mushroom Risotto • Pork Tenderloin with Maple-Glazed Apples • Apple-Buttermilk Custard Pie