Heather Lende, Alaska's previous Writer Laureate, shares a poem read on a cold, dark night during a dinner with friends.

Indians celebrate Republic Day, marking the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950. The main event is a grand parade on ...

How do you define a cult classic? Is it a shoestring exploitation film from the world of Ed Wood? Off-beat movies made ...

National Spouses Day falls on Sunday, Jan. 26. The annual holiday is set aside to encourage spouses and significant others to ...

Colorful fancy pencils, a staple in every child’s school bag, may be hiding a silent threat. Recent revelations have raised concerns about the safety of low-quality pencils and stationery, which may ...

Last Sunday’s Island newspaper had my article titled Reading and the Classics. I continue that trend of thought and mention women authors who we of my generation read with such delight. Maybe I need ...

Israel’s Cease-Fires in Lebanon and Gaza Appear Fragile Israeli forces killed at least 15 people and injured dozens more in southern Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese officials said. In Gaza, Israel ...