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Book Recommendation: Everything Has Happened by T. GreenwoodEverything Has Happened (Scheduled publication date: April 28, 2026, Crooked Lane Books) is the new novel by author T. Greenwood. A good selection for your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books.A disappearance from the past echoes in the future in this ambitious and wrenching mystery, perfect for readers of The God of the Woods.In 1986, a child disappeared. Nearly forty years later, a tip line rings.It’s been almost four decades since Edie Marshall’s little brother, Charlie, vanished on his walk home from day camp. After the case went cold, Edie—who had once dreamed of pursuing a life beyond the confines of her small Vermont town—never left, her dreams disappearing rig...
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Book Recommendation: The Last Book Club by Joanne RockThe Last Book Club (Scheduled publication date: May 26, 2026, Crooked Lane Books) is the new murder mystery novel by author Joanne Rock. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her many books.A book club’s murder mystery game goes fatally wrong in this page-turning mystery, perfect for fans of The Block Party.Making friends in a new town can be murder, so when Jordyn is invited to attend a book club meeting in her new Saratoga Springs neighborhood, it’s safe to say she’s excited. But she has no intention of making friends with the tight-knit group—she has plans for revenge.Jordyn’s foster sister was a member of the book club until she was killed in a hit-and-run after a meeting one year prior. Member...
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Celebrate National Banana Cream Pie DayFew desserts say “comfort” quite like a homemade banana cream pie. With its flaky crust, silky vanilla custard, fresh bananas, and billowy whipped cream, this timeless favorite deserves its own holiday. Whether you're hosting friends or just treating yourself, this made-from-scratch version is worth every bite.Classic Banana Cream Pie (No Instant Pudding!)🛒 IngredientsFor the Crust:1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought), completely cooledFor the Vanilla Custard Filling: 2 cups whole milk ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract For the Banana Layer:3 ripe (but firm) bananas, slicedFor the Whipped Cream Topping: 1 cup heavy whippi...
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Marriage at the Mansion Bridal ShowcaseMarch 7, Noon to 4 p.m.Kentlands MansionPlanning your dream wedding and don’t know where to start? Discover one-of-a-kind ideas at Marriage at the Mansion. At this one-stop wedding shop, you’ll experience the elegance and charm of Kentlands Mansion while meeting one-on-one with wedding vendors who can help make your day a dream come true. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Tickets are $5 per person.Click here to purchase tickets.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. 
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Can you save that senior from a foreclosure?  A reverse mortgage solution. A referral turned our attention to the needs of a widow that owns a home in an affluent section of Montgomery County, Maryland. Since the death of her husband, she has struggled with her personal finances. Real estate taxes have increased. The cost of medications has her paying out of pocket for the portion not covered by Medicare. Home maintenance costs have been a burden and now the home needs a new heating system that she can not afford. Fortunately, the mortgage balance is low but she is now late on her mortgage payments. Her credit is now damaged and she faces a foreclosure if she does not do something. The answer is yes.  She can avoid foreclosure. The obvious option is the sale of her home to pay off the m...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Good Saturday Morning In Kentlands It is a very cold morning in Kentlands and predicted to be the coldest day of the year. We are fortunate that it is not snowing. As you walk through your community this weekend, have your camera in hand to capture the colors of the season. Watch carefully and you will notice the daily changes. Double check that list of resolutions to make sure you are on track for your diet and exercise program as all of us strive for good health this year. The photographs were taken with my Canon PowerShot G11 camera. The location is the Kentlands community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Life is very good in Montgomery County. Have an outstanding weekend! Some may think it is silly to take pictures of dead leaves. I enjoy the colors of winter. Some greenery may still be f...
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Could a reverse mortgage help this buyer? The growing senior population has greatly increased the number of real estate transactions and the opportunities for real estate professionals in the senior market. The youngest buyer in case is 73 years old and owns a home that should net $700,000. There is no mortgage. They want to sell their present property and purchase a home with a more suitable floor plan as a new primary residence. The issue that bothers them is to have an adequate retirement income that will support their planned activities. Fortunately, they live is a highly marketable area and the sale of their present home should not be difficult. The have found a less expensive home that they like at $500,000. They want to know if a reverse mortgage will help them maximize their ret...
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