Invoking art, history and "the common humanity that binds us," President Barack Obama offered a new day in the United States' relationship with Iran, using a videotaped message released on the Internet to make an unusual appeal directly to Iranians for a shift away from decades of confrontation. ...more

March 21, 2009

Since the first Highlands County teacher earned her National Board certification in 2001, a steady increase of educators has joined the prestigious ranks, which with 11 newly certified teachers this year now totals 57. ...more

December 10, 2008

There's growing worry about global warming, but how much of it is the work of that power plant just outside town? If Congress limits heat-trapping greenhouse gases, will it affect utility and electric bills? Who's the biggest corporate culprit when it comes to climate change? ...more

November 15, 2007