Opinion

Backyard Naturalist: The beating heart of the world beneath the snow

When the snow melts in the spring, watch carefully for signs that you're walking where thousands of creatures spent the winter.

Ask the Parent Coach: How to say no to young love on Valentines Day

Is your child asking to set up an unsupervised date on Valentine's Day? Kerri Smith has some advice.

Make it a Habit: Seasonal Affective Disorder and understanding the winter blues

Your good mood might disappear along with the sun Are you just experiencing winter blahs, or is it something more serious?

Backyard Naturalist: Protect the great horned owl, your partner in pest control

Meet the great horned owl in Michael Pappone's Backyard Naturalist column.

Letter to the editor: Schools no longer using SGARs to control rodents

Letter to the editor: Nuclear power resurgence is subject of upcoming meeting

Letter to the editor: A fan of Observer’s new leader, with one caveat

Letter to the editor: Fire Station Working Group completes its work, and extends thanks

Library Corner: An ear full of chipmunks

Assistant Library Director Allison Palmgren breaks down the growing popularity of audiobooks.