From our readers As a senior citizen with limited income, I keep my home thermostat between 60 and 70 degrees in the winter. I wear a heavy housecoat, warm boots and a wool hat to keep energy ...

Observer readers comment on NC power company prices, Gaston homelessness, an election challenge, rebuilding aid, Birkdale Village and the NC DMV. | Letters to the Editor ...

Now, the Vermont slaying and another killing in California have been linked to associates of Ziz, reviving interest in the ...

Keen to escape the usual holiday hotspots? Slower, more thoughtful travel experiences await in Eastern Europe.

Discover how snow, ice, Christmas delights and Northern Lights transform these landmarks and destinations around the world.

Lake Bled is probably the most famous place to visit ... where you will find hiking trails (and ski trails in the winter) and amazing views of the landscape. It’s an adventurers paradise.

The state wasn’t living within its means as it bled money to cover migrant costs. But the thought of cutting back on aid and ...

The state Parole Board turned two illegal immigrant murderers over to ICE agents in December while freeing a staggering 21 ...

Green space vs. gray space. Birds vs. builders. It’s a tale as old as time in the Sunshine State, the plot of every Carl ...

In the absence of meaningful institutional support, writers and artists in Wisconsin have built a web of mutual aid.

McCrae’s work obsessively retreads paths through Heaven, history, and eternal torment. What can we learn from his relentless ...

According to the Mayo Clinic, “up to 400 milligrams of caffeine appears to be safe for most healthy adults,” but you should ...