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AAA Insurance Is Brand of the Year

September 15, 2018. AAA Staff

We did it again! AAA Insurance has been named Brand of the Year for its multiline insurance offerings, according to the independent and prestigious 2018 Harris Poll EquiTrend study. “It is an honor to be recognized as the highest ranked multiline insurance brand,” said Frank Doyle, senior vice president of insurance services for AAA Northeast. “An…

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Cars & Trucks & Life

Hardworking Ford F-150 Can Replace the Family Car

September 15, 2018. John Paul

The Ford F-150 is the undisputed leader in pickup truck sales. Its seven versions come with various engines, cab configurations, bed lengths and rear-wheel- or four-wheel-drive versions. I drove the top-of-the-line Ford F-150 Limited Edition SuperCrew with a 3.5-liter turbocharged V-6 engine. The cabin is as luxurious as any passenger car, with spacious rear seating….

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Cars & Trucks & Life

Sporty 2018 Infiniti Q60 AWD Powerful Enough for New England Winters

September 15, 2018. John Paul

It seems like the number of luxury two-door sport coupes gets smaller every year. But one car that keeps getting better is the Infiniti Q60 coupe, an attractive-looking car with great lines. The Q60 has two engine choices: a four-cylinder 2.0-liter 208 horsepower engine and a V-6 engine that changes depending on trim level. The…

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Cars & Trucks & Life

Stylish 2018 Nissan Rogue Rivals Any Luxury Vehicle

September 15, 2018. John Paul

This compact sport-utility vehicle comes in three trim levels powered by a 2.5-liter engine. This four-cylinder engine is connected to a continually variable transmission that can power the front wheels or – in the case with my test car – all four wheels. I tested the top-of-the line SL model with the premium package, which had…

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Health & Fitness & Life

Five Health Issues Facing All Women

September 15, 2018. AAA Staff

By Cassandra Raposo and Rebecca Galib October brings with it many colors, like the vibrant red, orange and yellow of autumn leaves. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so while brilliantly colored leaves are falling around us, another color – pink – is also making the rounds. According to the American Cancer Society, roughly…

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Health & Fitness

Breast Cancer Survivor Spreads Hope in Reach to Recovery Program

September 15, 2018. AAA Staff

While battling a life-changing disease like breast cancer, it helps to have a support system in place. It’s especially helpful when someone who has survived breast cancer is in your corner, helping you navigate through the journey, from the initial diagnosis to undergoing treatment and beyond. Someone like Dianne Fonseca, a AAA member and Greenville,…

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Health & Fitness & Life

BRCA Mutations: When to Test Your Genes for Breast Cancer

September 15, 2018. Rebecca Galib

You’ve heard of inheriting genes from your parents, like your eye and hair color, but what about inheriting breast cancer? BRCA1 and BRCA2 are inherited gene mutations linked to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, 12 percent of women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer at…

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Tips for Cleaning Your Home’s Exterior

September 12, 2018. Shantal Riley

You may have never cleaned the outside of your house before. The good news is there are several safe, effective ways to get your home’s exterior looking spiffy.

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Health & Fitness

Two Healthy Everyday Habits to Get Into

September 12, 2018. Ashley Richardson

These little changes can make a big difference in your lifestyle and overall well-being.

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Cars & Trucks

The Life Cycle of a Car: Questions and Answers

September 09, 2018. Roberto Cruz

Learn about the life cycle of a car from start to finish. How are they designed? What happens after they die? We explain the entire process.

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