Three days of high winds wreaked havoc last weekend, falling trees, damaging buildings and cancelling the sailing of the ferry Aurora up Lynn Canal. Sue Libenson was in her office above the bookstore on Main Street about 6:30 p.m. Friday when a six-foot-long plate-glass window shattered a few feet away from her desk, in an […]
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Skate injury leads to a life without taste, smell
Maggie Stern doesn’t eat at restaurants so much anymore. And she no longer buys fancy spices. Stern, a 42-year-old Haines hairdresser, fell on ice while skating last January, and hasn’t smelled or tasted anything since. “I was totally a foodie. I loved to cook and explore exotic flavors. Now I’ve forgotten that food has taste. […]
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Alcan racers run miles of asphalt
The average speed of Saturday’s Alcan 200 winner dipped below 100 mph as frigid temperatures and scant snow cover challenged the field. Jarrid Davy, 39, of Whitehorse, Y.T. took the $1,000 top prize in a time of 1:33.28, for an average speed of 99.5 mph. “The key to victory was having the opportunity to run […]
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Haines Sanitation permit, contract up
Haines Borough and State of Alaska officials will be taking a closer look at Haines Sanitation operations in coming months, as two documents vital to the company’s operation come up for review. The company’s five-year state permit for operating its FAA Road landfill expires Feb. 13 and the 10-year contract the firm holds with the Haines Borough to […]
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Candidates sought for award
Nominations for the Alaska First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards are due February 21. The honor recognizes volunteers who demonstrate commitment to long-term volunteer services and make a significant impact for Alaskans. An executive committee will select award recipients to be recognized in April, during National Volunteer Appreciation Month. For nomination forms and more […]
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Users of old gym solicited
Haines Borough facilities director Brad Maynard is hoping to hear from potential users of the old school gymnasium and classrooms. Meetings will begin Feb.4. “I want private, non-profits to get hold of me if they’re interested in using the building,” Maynard said this week. For questions, contact Maynard’s office at 766-2257.
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New mom grateful for support
First and foremost I would like to apologize for the tardiness of this letter to the community. I would like to thank the community for the generous donations I received while in Anchorage. The pregnancy was a bit life-threatening but with the tender care of the wonderful doctors at Providence Medical Center, I and my […]
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Legion Auxiliary help not unnoticed
I would like to thank those of you for the volunteering and donations that we had this past year. You have not gone unnoticed. Without volunteering, this community would not be able to function. It takes a special person to put the needs of our children, families, and veterans, first. Thank you very much. Teri […]
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Volunteer officials make meet happen
Many thanks to USA Swimming Officials John Clark and Max Mertz (Juneau); Nelle Green, Ron Horn, Andrea Nelson, Ayse Haxton, Anne Marie Palmieri, and Rochelle Galinski! These folks recently spent their Saturday as volunteers for our officials’ clinic and time trial. Without certified officials, our swimmers’ race times cannot qualify them for future competitions. We’d also like […]
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Sportsmen give to Juneau class trip
The fifth-grade class at Haines Elementary School would like to thank the Haines Sportsman’s Association for its generous donation of $300 to our class trip to Juneau. While we are in Juneau, we will be taking ski lessons, and visiting the Alaska State Museum, Lena Point fisheries facility, and the National Weather Service. We are very […]