The Haines Borough Public Library and Salvation Army both took a hit last week when someone broke into the buildings and stole several hundred dollars in cash. The break-ins occurred late Wednesday night or early Thursday and involved prying open doors with a crowbar or similar device. Police believe the crimes are connected. Library conservation assistant Rebecca […]
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Medical crews, friends saved the day
On behalf of my family and me, I would like to send out many thanks for the people who took great care of me during my recent medical event. I would like to thank Chuck Mitman for his quick response and giving me what was needed to keep the blood flowing. Thanks to Al Badgley […]
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Join effort to save highway school
Thank you to all who have supported Mosquito Lake School. This is an exciting time for everyone who is interested in the future of the school possibly reopening in the fall. Some of you may or may not know how wonderful and important this small school has been to Haines residents – especially in the upper valley. Friends […]
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Camp’s classes were outstanding
Thanks to everyone who attended the Haines Music and Dance Camp. About 75 people turned out on Sunday to take advantage of classes in everything from belly dancing and vocal harmonizing to music theory and funk. A special thanks to the 14 instructors who volunteered their time. The classes were outstanding. We’re fortunate to live in […]
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Volunteers give dance studio a facelift
Big thanks are due to the Foundation for the Chilkat Center for the Arts member Kerry Cohen and crew for recent volunteer work at the dance studio at the Chilkat Center. The center’s designated space for movement classes is looking better than ever after a beautiful new paint job, trim work and floor restoration. Volunteer […]
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Missing the point of church, library
Perhaps you miss the point of the Salvation Army, maybe even the public library. By breaking in and stealing from what appears to be innocuous, impersonal entities, you may have felt you were doing little harm; after all, how can the public need for a safe location to worship, or a safe location to read, […]
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Why no town observance of MLK Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a state and national holiday. I am confused why our town does not recognize this holiday. Haines Borough offices and the school are open. I was curious as to other towns in Alaska that operated their governments and schools on MLK Day. I could not find another place, that includes Skagway, […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, Jan. 31 A car’s automatic alert system was triggered twice at Willard Avenue and Second Avenue. An officer responded and did not locate the vehicle. Sunday, Jan. 30 Public works responded to a call that a large ice hole on Beach Road could be a driving hazard. A caller reported a hitchhiker on Union […]
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Duly Noted
Southeast Alaska State Fair director Jessica Edwards spent three days at the International Association of Amusement Park Attractions trade show in Florida. She visited the 42-acre event with husband Andy Hedden, daughter Sophia Hedden, and the president of the fair board Eric Forster. The fair hopes to add a new ride by its 50th anniversary […]
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Strong boosted village activities
Klukwan residents said they would remember Fred Strong for his smoked salmon, gentle good humor, and contributions to village life. Strong, 62, died at his Klukwan home Dec. 28. Fred Strong, or Kaawashti-Shookshaana.`eesh, was of the Wolf House of the Kaagwaantaan clan. He was born in Haines on June 20, 1952, the eighth son of […]