Acton is a small town in south western Maine near Portland. The population is less than 3,000. The town includes the villages of Acton, Miller Corner and South Acton. The town is home to the Acton Fairground. Acton is in the Portland Metro area, Sanford is the nearest big town....

Richland, Washington, is a city in Benton County, located in the southeastern part of the state at the confluence of the Yakima and Columbia rivers. The town, with a population of about 61,000 (2020), is part of the Tri-Cities which include Pasco and Kennewick.  With an exceptional climate, it's known for its wineries and its outdoor recreation. The rivers provide…...

Grass Valley is a small town of about 12,000 near Nevada City, Auburn, and about 50 miles from Sacramento in California.  The town was an important part of the original California Gold Rush. It is in the foothills of the Sierra. Photo of The Josiah Royce public library, (as Grass Valley was the the birthplace and early home of philosopher…...

Oxnard is an interesting place and one difficult to describe because it has so many facets. It is one of California's most important commercial harbors. It is home to 2 navy bases. It has some of the best surfing beaches around. Movie stars live here, and it is also home to a huge industrial base. Its location is between Santa…...