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New Jersey's water future: Why big tech hubs need careful planning

June 29, 2026

New Jersey relies heavily on clean water from places like the Highlands and Pinelands regions. These areas act like giant filters, cleaning rainwater that eventually becomes drinking water for millions. But now, large tech facilities that store and process digital data are popping up, and they need

environment

Nutrients in the Soil: What’s Really Moving Through the Land and Your Food

June 29, 2026

In a remote part of China’s highlands, scientists dug deep to understand why some nutrients are hard to find in the soil—and what that means for the people and animals living there. Three key elements—selenium, zinc, and iodine—are tiny but vital for health. Yet, their journey from dirt to dinner is

sports

World Cup fans face big surprises in weather and daylight

June 21, 2026

Visitors streaming into New England for the World Cup are getting more than just soccer—they’re getting a crash course in how geography shapes daily life. Foxborough sits inland where summer heat builds quickly after lunch, while Boston stays cooler thanks to ocean breezes. After sunset, the suburbs

sports

High School Stars Shine in June Awards

June 6, 2026

Readers on the city’s online portal chose this month’s standout athletes from local high schools, covering performances up to the end of May. Winners can now download and print their own certificates from a shared link, and they’re encouraged to send a photo of the award in use for the newspaper’s g

sports

High School Sports Highlights: May 25‑31

May 26, 2026

The weekend saw a flurry of high school games across the region. In baseball, Dixie Heights won 1‑0 over Covington Catholic in a tight KHSAA 9th Region quarterfinal. Ryle edged Highlands 3‑1, while Conner dominated St. Henry with a 9‑4 score. Beechwood outplayed Newport Central Catholic, finishing 9

education

Music program changes spark debate in Highlands schools

May 17, 2026

A proposed shift in how music classes are scheduled at Highlands schools has parents and students concerned about what might disappear from the curriculum. The debate centers on whether to consolidate certain electives that don’t have enough students to run separately, like music theory and jam band

education

Highlands Schools Keep Taxes Steady Despite Budget Gap

May 14, 2026

The Highlands School District plans to keep its property tax rate unchanged for a fourth straight year, even though the upcoming budget shows a $4 million shortfall. Finance Director Paul Paradise notes that only eight districts in the county have avoided tax hikes over the past three years, and

education

A New Look at Highlands School Culture

May 9, 2026

Highlands High School’s assistant principal, Kaitlyn Selfridge, stepped down in April after a year of growing frustration. She wrote that the district’s leadership had turned her job into a hostile environment, citing repeated principal changes and what she described as demeaning remarks about appea

environment

River Runoff: How Mining Threatens Thailand’s Food and Fish

April 30, 2026

The Mekong River, a lifeline for 70 million people across Southeast Asia, is facing a new danger that could endanger the region’s food supply. Rare‑earth mining, driven by global demand for electronics and military equipment, is creating toxic runoff that flows into the river’s tributaries. Th

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Which High School Sports Teams Made the Biggest Impact Last Week?

April 14, 2026

High school sports in North Jersey just wrapped up another action-packed week. Most teams kept winning, but a few really stood out from the rest. Some squads even pulled off wins that surprised everyone watching. Now the big question is: which team deserves special recognition for their week? Berge