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As we approach New Year's, LP takes a look back at our top stories of 2018. This photo appeared in a photo series on local farms in April. Two-year-old Esmé and Little John, a small male goat, pose for a picture on the Barnhouse Farms property. The family has two does, named Meg and Sprinkles, whom they milk for the soap, and Little John, whom they keep as a companion for the does. | Photo by Chaz Mottinger

Holiday Roundup: Our Top Stories of 2018

Lynae Sowinski

Limestone Post Editorial Director Lynae Sowinski presents her annual roundup of our top stories of 2018 — once again showing the wide-ranging interests of our readers. As you enjoy some of the best local writing and photography of 2018, we at Limestone Post and all of our contributors wish you a very happy 2019! As always, thank you for reading! Click here to read the full story.

December 27, 2018

Bloomington's The Language Conservancy (TLC) works to preserve Native languages that would otherwise be lost. Pictured here is one of the many books the organization produces to assist those trying to learn specific languages. | Photo by Nicole McPheeters

Local Conservancy Now Saving Indigenous Languages Worldwide

Michelle Gottschlich, Nicole McPheeters

Since 2005, Bloomington-based nonprofit The Language Conservancy has helped save indigenous languages across the nation. And now, a partnership with the United Nations expands TLC’s efforts worldwide. As writer Michelle Gottschlich’s article says, in addition to revitalizing endangered languages, TLC’s work is about getting people back “to being a human being.” Click here to read the full story.