Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

“A balance between local ... statistics, is that Oregon’s unemployment is still in the 10 highest of the 50 states. Also, the statistics show that wages are only increasing for the top one-fifth of ...

I think that's a huge sign of success ... a sizable majority (57 percent) planned local campaigns in 2011. A similar amount (55 percent) felt "Buy Local" campaigns could help small businesses ...

As businesses large and small compete vigorously for our holiday dollars, we often hear the exhortation, “Shop local!” Although that sounds simple, buying local requires forethought if we ...

At our recent monthly meeting, the importance of buying local came up in discussion as it relates to a city purchase. According to the 3/50 Project, an independent business effort, if you spend $ ...

By choosing to buy local, we are choosing to support local businesses, sustain jobs and invest in the future of our country. The statistics are clear: our economy needs this boost and it starts ...

Laurie Legrow of Some Good Crafts in Clarke's Beach N.L., welcomes the provincial government's buy local campaign, but says it's a good time for people to start thinking critically about local ...