Estimates of the U.S. tax code range from 3,000 to 70,000 pages depending on whom you talk with. Even at the lower number, it’s extremely daunting, and on April 15, most Americans bow down to the accountants and CPAs who can figure it all out.

In case you’ve been living on a deserted island for the past year, CBD (short for cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive substance derived from the hemp plant) is popping up in everything from lattes to skin creams.

Research has shown that a child’s brain grows more from pregnancy to preschool than at any other time in life, and that by age four, the foundation is set for all future physical, emotional and mental health. It was for that reason that Grandmas2Go-Family Coaches (G2G) was formed in Southern Oregon in 2015 by Linda A. Otto.

Jewelry, gemstones and amulets have long been used in ceremonies or given as gifts for protection, strength or commerce. The Talent Gem Emporium, which opened this past August, continues this tradition by offering unique and beautiful stones, beads and jewelry that are sure to delight and inspire.

There aren’t many communities in the U.S. that can boast having their own telecommunications service completely separate from the profit-seeking private companies. Officially, Ashland is one of only 178 communities across the nation that provide residents with a locally-owned, lightning-fast fiber optic infrastructure.