The Haines Borough Public Library is seeking catapult builders to participate in the statewide “Things that Fling!” competition. People interested in participating can attend a meeting at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the library to learn about the competition’s rules, specifications and safety. The meeting will take place over the Online With Libraries system, and communities around the […]
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Bake, book sale persevered
I would like to thank all of you who helped make our annual book, bake and food sale a success. In spite of the rain and puddles, we still sold hundreds of books and cookies at the library and fed the wet but festive crowd at Tlingit Park. Thanks to those who made the delicious […]
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Derby humbled by generosity
First of all, apologies for the lateness of this thank-you letter! As always I am so humbled by the generosity of the Haines and Juneau merchants. We had a record-breaking year of over $20,500 in derby donations! Wow! My first intention in organizing this event is for the enjoyment of all participants. Have fun? The king salmon derby is […]
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Heli-ski firm fined
Five random spot checks on Alaska Heliskiing during this year’s heli-ski season found one out-of-bounds infraction. The GPS spot checks, conducted in March and April, found Alaska Heliskiing landed out-of-bounds on April 3. The Haines Borough fined the company $250 for the violation, said manager David Sosa. “We do understand that this landing was not picking up […]
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Library prizes sought for ‘Read to Feed’ program
Donations are being sought so young readers can help people in the developing world. Each year, students reading five books or chapters in the Haines Public Library’s summer reading program can choose either a prize or to make a $5 donation to Heifer International, a charity that provides livestock and training to struggling communities. About […]
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Removal of books, supplies at school spurs concern
The recent removal of textbooks, library books, art supplies and furniture from Mosquito Lake School won’t diminish the likelihood of the school reopening in a few years, if enrollment reaches 10 students, Haines Borough school board President Anne Marie Palmieri said this week. “If there are 10 students who want to attend Mosquito Lake School for the 2015-16 […]
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Borough legal bill $70K last year
The Haines Borough spent about $70,000 on legal services in the past year, including $11,500 on the 2013 election investigation and $7,000 on the appeal of a conditional use permit recently issued by the borough for construction of a heliport near 26 Mile Haines Highway. Borough attorney Brooks Chandler presented a breakdown of the fiscal year 2014 costs to […]
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Camera captures late-night dumpers
Since it was installed three months ago, a motion-activated camera at the Small Boat Harbor has caught 11 people dumping household trash in the harbor dumpsters. Haines Borough Harbormaster Phil Benner had the $69 camera installed on the side of the harbor shed after dumpsters at the facility were overflowing with garbage not produced at the […]
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Chilkat Center lands $86K for upgrades
The Foundation for the Chilkat Center for the Arts last week secured an $86,000 grant from the Rasmuson Foundation to go toward the foundation’s “Light, Sound, Action!” upgrades project. The project will replace the theater’s lighting, sound and effects systems, as well as its curtains. It will also replace a sound system in the Chilkat […]
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One year later, no charges in car break-ins
One year after 30 or more vehicles were ransacked downtown, the Haines Borough Police Department has yet to secure charges or convictions in the case. Victims of the break-ins this week said they are “frustrated” and “disgusted” by the inaction, and have called the department’s refusal to return the recovered stolen items “ridiculous” and “completely irresponsible.” […]