Opinion

Empty Bows makes big impact

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The statistics are sobering.

As more people find themselves in financial distress, the demand for services at the Highlands Food Pantry is continuing to boom.

Mayor on Duty - 9.14.23

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We are in the season of wonderful community events.  This past weekend, the entire community enjoyed a well-done Dazzling Dahlia Festival.  I want to thank the festival’s organizing committee and t

Mayor on Duty - 9.7.23

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I attended a wonderful tribute to the late Katherine Willoughby at the Shakespeare and Me Bookstore last Friday afternoon. Mrs.

Mayor on Duty - 8.31.23

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At the community coffee this past Friday, I presented several ideas about future challenges facing our mountain community, and my presentation was followed by good discussions.

Storm passes but offers reminder

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While it looks like Hurricane Idalia is going to pass by to Highlands’ south and east today and tomorrow, sparing the plateau of any significant impacts, the storm serves as a necessary reminder th

Mayor on Duty - 8.24.23

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I fired my large kiln this weekend in preparation for the Village Square Art Show that begins on Saturday.  I have been making pots since 1968, and after getting out of the Army in 1972, I thought