The Haines Borough Assembly will hold a first public hearing on a proposed bear attraction nuisance at its Tuesday meeting. Residents can be fined up to $200 for repeat offenses under the proposed law; a first offense would bring a warning, and a second, a fine up to $100. The ordinance prohibits residents from causing or creating […]
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Vick, Goodman win votes for assembly; Hess says she’ll contest result
Haines Borough voters chose incumbent Steve Vick over opponents Linda Geise and John Winge in a three-way race for the assembly Tuesday. Voters also chose Greg Goodman over Karen Hess for an assembly seat, but Hess said this week she’d challenge the results on the basis of Goodman’s residency. A school board race between incumbent Brenda Jones and Sean Cone […]
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Scouts’ service brings sunshine
I appreciate the continued care given by Scouts of Haines. The Cub Scouts came to my house to move wood on my porch when Karl died in 1997, and the boys with leaders were back this year on a rainy day. Every year they bring sunshine. They’re good workers. Doris Ward
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Tour operators helped Hammer Museum
The Hammer Museum would like to thank Chilkat Guides, Rainbow Glacier Tours, River Adventures and Alaska Nature Tours for helping to provide our interns with another season of quality Alaskan experiences. Dave Pahl
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Mark memorial bolsters wife’s spirits
With so many notes still unwritten, I feel compelled to convey, dear friends in Haines, how much your calls, e-mails, and cards filled with caring condolences are deeply appreciated. Your kindness and prayers have gotten me through my first year without George (hard to imagine that is possible),and the recent memorial at Mark Park has […]
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EMTs, clinic are true professionals
I would like to thank all the EMTs of the Haines fire department and the good people of the Haines medical clinic for all the great care and treatment they gave my wife Barbara Kelly over the past several years. You are all true professionals and I am very grateful. Daniel Kelly
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Pennies project raised $196 for peace
Thank you to Howsers for letting us put up a table in your store. Also, thank you to the people who bought cookies, juice, and donated. We raised $196 for Pennies for Peace. If you still want to donate, stop by the school and drop off pennies at the front office. Lexie DeWitt for Pennies […]
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Darling’s thankful for years of friendship
My relationship with the Haines community started in 1979 when I first transferred to 42 Mile border station to work as a customs inspector. I came and went twice and in 1985 I returned with my family as a superintendent in charge. My family and I were always well received in Haines and we were […]
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Bigs appreciate free golfing, equipment
What could be better than free golfing with excellent equipment? For years now, when a Big Brothers Big Sisters match arrives at the Valley of the Eagles Golf Links, that is exactly what they get. Our agency, volunteers and kids are grateful to course owners Stan and Kathy Jones and their professional crew, Andrew Rex […]
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Southeast voters should back McAdams
There are plenty of reasons for Southeast Alaskans to support Scott McAdams, current Mayor of Sitka, for U.S. Senator this November. McAdams understands, uses, and supports marine transportation. He has demonstrated that he is able to work in a bi-partisan manner for the interests of all Alaskans. McAdams supports developing our resources, but in a manner that […]