Poetry Corner: It’s that time of the year for organizing end-of-year tasks and thinking about turning the calendar page to a new year. If you have a poem for any holiday that celebrates with light, even if not at this time of the year — Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Lantern Festival, Lunar New Year, New Year’s, or any other festivity where light plays a significant role — please, consider submitting to the Poetry Corner.
Poetry Corner: Both of today’s poems speak to the importance of community and identity. Louise M. Paré’s poem tells how the connection to her ancestral homeland of Ukraine continues to shape her persona. Seth Kaplan’s recent move from the Applegate to Talent describes how he has easily become attached to his new place and discovered the “us” in his community.
“Tombstone Tales,” which took place last week in Ashland Cemetery, was all about history, not Halloween.
A Southern Oregon University graduate and executive of a company developing renewable energy projects said the state is making significant strides towards a 100% clean electricity goal by 2040.
Talent City Council will host its regular monthly meeting at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the Talent Community Center 104 E. Main St., in the dining room, according to an agenda from city officials.
Nadia McGrady proposed ideas such as a “screen-free week” and a citywide talent show By Holly Dillemuth, Ashland.news If Bellview Elementary 5th-grader Nadia McGrady was mayor of Ashland, she knows
A wealth of tips to help protect Ashland homes and yards from wildfire risk was the hot topic during the latest Better Prepared Wildfire Series installment on Wednesday.
Ashland City Council will consider and be asked to vote on a $5-per-meter monthly charge for electricity to support Ashland Parks & Recreation programs during its Tuesday business meeting.
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