...within a 50-foot range. Toy manufacturers note that they are targeting girls who traditionally haven't always embraced technology. "Girls have a tendency to shy away a little bit more from technology. Boys seem to get into it a little bit...

...should be fewer than in recent years. In the challenging times, Houle said the county shed a lot of old methods, embraced technology and created a service mantra. On the technology side, there are online videos of board meetings, commissioners...