One of Macon County’s favorite whistle stops is, well, the Whistle Stop. For years it has enticed tourists and residents alike to experience its magical offerings. The Whistle Stop features […]
It’s the kind of mind-blowing visual event you’ll never forget, and it’s coming to Highlands August 21, 2017. What is it? A magnificent eclipse of the sun… not a partial […]
When I taught school I gave a lesson on faking it early in my freshman curriculum. I explained to students that many of us are born with a high B.S.Q. […]
Taxation is an aggravation to everyone statewide, but it’s been a particular sore spot to those on the Plateau. In the 1970s Highlands residents felt that their properties were being […]
Early regional settlers called him the Woods Ghost and Ol’ Spitfire. Today we call him the Bobcat, so named for his short tail. If you’re unfamiliar with this critter, you […]
When the angels were handing out talents, Steve Johannessen must have been ushered to a dozen lines, for he excels in art, music, photography, computer programming, singing, humanitarianism, and more. […]
It’s no wonder Jonathan Simon’s Spoons are dishing up deliciousness from Maine to L.A. He’s crafted thousands of utensils over the past four decades, each one fastidiously smooth, supremely functional, […]
Jessica Gagne, with a little help from her Uncle Art (aptly named), has found her groove. She designs eye-popping, tattoo-esque art on prosthetics (prosthetic devices). Anyone who has lost a […]
Contrary to popular belief, Forrest Gump did not invent the Smiley Face. Harvey Ball, a commercial artist in Worcester, Massachusetts designed it in 1963. Now we see it emblazoned on […]
Every year the Town of Highlands and several of its foremost businesses sponsor a wonderful scholarship golf tourney. It raises funds to benefit dozens of local high school students, making […]
