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Award winning artist Pat Fiorello spent three days teaching the intricacies of oil painting at The Bascom in Highlands from Aug. 10-12.

Award winning artist Pat Fiorello spent three days teaching the intricacies of oil painting at The Bascom in Highlands from Aug. 10-12.

Fiorello offers painting master class

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Award winning fine artist, instructor, and author Pat Fiorello held a three day oil painting class at the Bascom: Center for the Visuals Art from Aug. 10 – 12. The class covered the basics of paint with oil paint and was targeted specifically for adults.
A public hearing regarding a proposed STR ordinance will be held at 5 p.m. on Aug. 25

A public hearing regarding a proposed STR ordinance will be held at 5 p.m. on Aug. 25

Town lays out public hearing format for Aug. 25

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Highlands Board of Commissioners has outlined the format for an upcoming public hearing related to the regulation of short-term rental units in residentially zoned areas. The public hearing is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 at the Highlands Community Building on 4th Street.
The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center hosted a celebration of the oak trees atop Little Scaly Mountain. The program featured an original music composition.

The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center hosted a celebration of the oak trees atop Little Scaly Mountain. The program featured an original music composition.

The Mountain celebrates oaks

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center hosted a celebration of the ancient oak trees, up to 600 years old and among the oldest dwarfed white oaks in the world.  These trees are a special part of the natural environment on the top of Little Scaly Mountain.
The Highlands Planning Board passed a draft STR ordinance to send to the board of commissioners.

The Highlands Planning Board passed a draft STR ordinance to send to the board of commissioners.

Planning Board passes STR draft ordinance

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, August 11, 2022
The Highlands Planning Board took the next step in the process of regulating short term rental units on Tuesday. The board approved a draft ordinance that would require all rentals in Highlands limits to be rented for a minimum of seven consecutive days.

Author East pays visit to Hudson Library

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Any number of things can inspire a novel. For author Nancy East, her inspiration came two-fold prior to penning her most recent work “Chasing the Smokies Moon.” East presented her book and the backstory behind it during an author talk at Hudson Library in Highlands on Friday afternoon.
The new Highlands Fire and Rescue station on Franklin Road was the topic of discussion during Community Coffee with the Mayor on Friday.

The new Highlands Fire and Rescue station on Franklin Road was the topic of discussion during Community Coffee with the Mayor on Friday.

A look into the future of fire dept

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, August 4, 2022
A look into the future of Highlands Fire and Rescue was the topic of discussion at the monthly Community Coffee with the Mayor program at Hudson Library on Friday.
The Highlands planning board is moving forward with a revamped short term rental ordinance.

The Highlands planning board is moving forward with a revamped short term rental ordinance.

Planning board to forge own path on STRs

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, August 4, 2022
After having their questions answered by Highlands town attorney Jay Coward, the town planning board decided to reject the two proposed short term rental regulations sent to them by the board of commissioners and thus come up with their own recommendation.
Runners take off during the 2021 Twilight 5k

Runners take off during the 2021 Twilight 5k

Twilight 5k ready to run Aug. 13

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Registration for the Rotary Club of Highlands’ 10th Twilight 5K fundraiser is currently open online. The race, which already has over 200 registered racers, will be held on Aug. 13 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.
Georgann Eubanks, author (left) and Donna Campbell, photographer following a recent Zahner Lecture.

Georgann Eubanks, author (left) and Donna Campbell, photographer following a recent Zahner Lecture.

Eubanks discusses conservation stories

News Staff
Thursday, July 28, 2022
The Highlands Biological Station is currently holding their annual Zahner Conservation Lecture series at the Nature Center every Thursday through Sept. 8. The series features 10 lectures, each given by experts of various conservation topics.