The traditional music and dance of Kenya, Congo, Rawanda and Uganda will be featured on the Chilkat Center stage when the world-renowned African Children’s Choir performs 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. A performance at the Presbyterian Church also will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7. “The show has lots of energy, movement and rhythm, […]
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School day getting a little longer, Students also to see new teachers, rules on behavior
Students returning to Haines schools next week will see new teachers, new rules on student behavior and a bit longer school day. Classes resume at Haines School and Mosquito Lake Tuesday. School starts in Klukwan at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday. For students at Haines School, school will start at 8:25 a.m. and end at 3:15 p.m. this year. […]
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Itching for a swim: Pond leaves mark on bathers
A rare, late-summer opportunity to swim cost some bathers at the 26 Mile gravel pit, who developed severe cases of “swimmer’s itch” last weekend. The skin irritation also known as “cercarial dermatitis,” is caused by the trematode parasite, which migrates from snails to migrating aquatic birds and sometimes mistakenly bites into humans. Mario Benassi, 15, […]
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‘White’ glacier bear north of Wells gives guide a thrill
Jetboat tour captain Jono Greene spotted a white bear cub Saturday, Aug. 7 while guiding about two miles upriver from Wells Bridge. Greene was giving a tour to 18 cruise passengers about 3:30 p.m. when he saw a black dot at a place known as “Bear Slide.” The avalanche chute is an interesting spot where […]
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Winge, Goodman seek assembly
Thinking about serving on the borough or school board? The filing deadline for candidates is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Required forms are available at the borough office, Third Avenue and Willard Street. Tire shop operator John Winge and former borough police chief Greg Goodman were certified as assembly candidates recently. Winge is seeking a three-year seat currently […]
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Fossman ramps up for college hoops
Haines High School standout Kyle Fossman, who led the Glacier Bears to two 3A state basketball championships while electrifying crowds with his never-say-die style of play, left town for Anchorage this week to start his new career as a college player. Fossman averaged 26.8 points, 6.5 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game last year. His […]
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Primary election, local filing deadline on Tuesday
Haines voters going the polls Tuesday will help choose their parties’ candidates in the November general election, and decide initiatives proposing to restrict political campaigning and require minors to obtain parental consent for abortions. Local polling places at the American Bald Eagle Foundation and at Klehini Valley Fire Hall will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. […]
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Mosquito Lake heating dumped District rejects borough award
The Haines Borough school board on Monday voted 5-2 to reject a $200,000, assembly-approved contract to replace the heating system in Mosquito Lake School, sending back to the drawing board a project that’s been five years in the planning. Discussion will continue at a school board workshop set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 in the high school open area. […]
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HFR aims at fair with zero waste
A big thank-you to everyone who helped with our first attempt at composting at the Southeast Alaska State Fair, especially Deana Stout and all the vendors who participated and the Haines Friends of Recycling volunteers. We learned a great deal this year and will work to make next year’s event even closer to zero waste. […]
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Mike’s spirit of giving
A tremendous thank you to Mike Howard! Year after year, you help Haines families fill their freezers with fresh salmon. You share your net, your time, your knowledge and expertise. Also, your hugs and good company. Your spirit of giving is an example to live by. You are a true Alaskan and a wonderful friend to […]