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What draws Latino immigrants to the Highlands, the process they undergo to stay and the effect on local schools

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What draws Latino immigrants to the Highlands, the process they undergo to stay and the effect on local schools

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Modern Immigrants: Why Do They Come?

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After another historic — and dangerous — summer, are we ready for hotter years to come?

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Child care shortages weigh on parents, providers

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Richard Kreitner by Richard Kreitner June 7, 2024August 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

It’s unlikely the Highlands would see a disaster as in Maui. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t concerns.

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It’s unlikely the Highlands would see a disaster as in Maui. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t concerns.

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The Good Death, Part 2

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Is there a right way to grieve? Rather than prescribed stages, residents of the Highlands have forged their own paths.

The Good Death
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The Good Death

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Many residents of the Highlands have embraced the “death-positive” movement, which hopes to shape the endings of our stories.

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Plastics and the limits of recycling

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What goes in the green bin, and what doesn’t

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Can composting save us?

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What are we going to do with all our garbage?

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