Independence is a small town of about 9,400 in southeastern Kansas, very near the Oklahoma border.  The town recently received significant fame for its Independence Public Library (pictured above courtesy of the Library's Facebook page), which was named the "Best Small" library in the country by Library Journal. Part of the reason for the prize was the library's hard journey…...

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Oxford Connecticut is one of the fastest growing towns in the state. Residents of nearby Fairfield County have discovered its charm and lower housing prices, which are among the reasons why the population grew 25% between 2000 and 2005. The town of Oxford actually consists of 3 communities: Quaker Farms, Riverside and Oxford Center.  It is west of New Haven. …...

Gainesville, Georgia (population 36,000) impressed any number of people as a potential retirement community in 1996 when some of the Olympic canoeing and rowing events were held near here on Lake Lanier. The combination of a small city on a lake has lead many active adults here in quest of the perfect active adult community. Located in northern Georgia with…...