A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

It’s OK to Change Your Mind

It’s OK to Change Your Mind

An open mind and flexibility while navigating her career path allowed Rachel Harris to find a powerful career in geographic information systems with BARC Electric Cooperative in Millboro, Va.

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Flowering Dogwood

Flowering Dogwood

Virginia’s state flower and tree April 2024 by Steve Carroll, Contributing Columnist Flowering dogwood is a small tree that makes a dramatic and much-admired statement in early spring. The Virginia Native Plant Society named it their 2018 Flower of the Year, and in...

Staying Positive

Staying Positive

Even if you’re facing the holidays without beloved members of your family, there’s still lots to do for the holiday hustle.

Celebrating Earth Day

Celebrating Earth Day

Taking steps to conserve makes a difference April 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Earth Day is April 22, a time when we celebrate this beautiful planet that we are all lucky to call home. During this day of appreciation, I encourage everyone to act at...

Managing Grief

Managing Grief

Caring for yourself during the grieving process April 2024 by Vanessa LaFaso Stolarski, Contributing Columnist The loss of a loved one, a pet or even a significant relationship, can derail our lives to a point where we forget to take care of ourselves. Sometimes, the...

Play Ball!

Play Ball!

April 2024 Weather starts getting warmer in April and you can hear the sound of balls hitting a bat and glove as baseball season gets into swing. Kids of all ages begin running their parents everywhere, traveling to practices and games. For those like me who are past...

Laying the Groundwork for Safety

Laying the Groundwork for Safety

April officially proclaimed as Virginia Safe Digging Month April 2024 by Staff Reports Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a proclamation declaring April as Virginia Safe Digging Month. The proclamation serves as a reminder to Virginians to contact Virginia 811...