Environment and economy vie for congressional attention

Things change. This phrase has passed many lips and seeped from countless pens, a concept native to people, places, and technology. Over the past several years it has also become synonymous with climate.

Study finds that video games may improve eyesight

Science, once again, may have turned “truth” to myth. A recent study out of the University of Rochester determined that video games actually improve visual acuity, possibly closing the door on the long-held belief that such activities weaken eyesight.

Part 3 of series on NorthBay

“I think it would be wonderful if [NorthBay] had a refresher program that keeps it real. As a parent, you don’t want your kids to become complacent about the valuable lessons they learned there,” says Marie Barker, mother of Ceara and Devan—the twins we met last month.