Fifty years after its publication, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-winning novel about racial prejudice in the Depression-era Deep South remains among the most influential and controversial books in the United States. No surprise, then, that its appearance at this season’s Oregon Shakespeare… Continue Reading
LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK — A lengthy environmental review process is underway for an extensive project to replace the aging utility infrastructure at the historic park headquarters in Mineral. The current utility system – which encompasses power, water, wastewater, propane… Continue Reading
ASHLAND, Ore. — First, let’s lay it out in economic terms. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is doing something right. Even as the recession continues to squeeze the U.S. like a penny-pinching matron, our small-town neighbor to the north has seen two… Continue Reading
The fastest-growing youth sport in America is also its oldest. Lacrosse – a fast-paced running game played with long sticks and a ball — got its start with the Onondaga Nation of Iroquois in what later became upstate New York.
On Saturday and Sunday, this American Indian tradition … Continue Reading
Ink runs from the corners of my mouth.
There is no happiness like mine.
I have been eating poetry.
~Mark Strand, “Eating Poetry”
If poetry and story reveal truth, then much lay exposed one evening earlier this month at The Bohemian Art Loft in south Redding … Continue Reading
Despite no major publicity yet, new summer cabins installed at Manzanita Lake campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park have generated “quite a strong response,” said a spokesman for the company managing the pre-fabricated homes.
Reservations opened last month for the 20 wooden structures available from June through early October. “It’s so new we … Continue Reading
Jordan Storment has a unique vantage point atop the wall that separates Shasta County’s homeless from its wealthier residents. College-educated, with an apartment and full-time job, he understands how easy it is to label those without a roof, degree or employment. He knows what it’s like to feel guilt or sadness, or anger … Continue Reading
WEAVERVILLE – In a region stung by recession, the much-anticipated restart of the Trinity River Lumber Co. signals a hopeful beginning. More than 16 months ago, the mill – Trinity County’s largest private employer – burned down in a dramatic… Continue Reading
Friends Judy Payne and Joan Carden spent some quality time together Wednesday afternoon. For two hours, they enjoyed the sunshine, shared some laughs, even spread some of their warmth to strangers. Just an added bonus that they were raising money… Continue Reading
Rain in the valley often means snow in the mountains, and our high-elevation neighbors to the north and east are welcoming a fresh batch of winter revelers to their parks. The Mt. Shasta Ski Park opened for its 25th season… Continue Reading
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