The 173 children who participated in the Haines Borough Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program combined to read 12,539 books and chapters, topping the record of 10,612 books and chapters tallied in the summer of 2011. “I’m amazed,” said children’s librarian Holly Davis. “It can’t be all me. The program’s built its own momentum.” The record-setting group […]
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Earnest says he’s leaving
The Haines Borough Assembly on Wednesday approved 5-1 the resignation of manager Mark Earnest. Member Norm Smith, a longtime Earnest critic, opposed the motion without comment. “I truly want to spend more time with my wife and son. I’ve been missing a good part of his development and maturity and it’s becoming very important to me now,” Earnest said […]
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Comments on ferry plan due Aug. 30
Residents have until Aug. 30 to comment on proposed changes to the design of a new, shuttle ferry being designed to run between Haines and Juneau. A separate shuttle vessel would operate between Skagway and Haines, with Haines serving as a “key transfer point” for passengers traveling between Skagway and Juneau. Rebuilding the Haines ferry […]
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First ‘century’ bike ride to be held on Saturday
The first Haines Century Ride, a 100-mile bicycling event through the Chilkat Valley for competitive and recreational riders, will be held Saturday starting at 8 a.m. The event also offers participants 20-mile and 80-mile rides. Haines Borough Tourism Director Tanya Carlson said she had the idea for a scenic bike ride years ago, but got tired […]
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Turnover chronic for music program
How can the Haines School build longevity in its music program? The question has resurfaced since the June 28 resignation of Kristina Mulready, who led the district’s music program three years. Mulready is the fifth teacher to work as music teacher since Bob Krebs left the job in 2002. Krebs served in the job five […]
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Benassi launches write-in campaign
Resident Mario Benassi on Monday filed notice of intent with the Haines Borough to run as a write-in candidate for a seat on the assembly. A seven-year resident, Benassi, 50, is a freelance cinematographer and director of photography. He lives at Mosquito Lake. Planning commission member Rob Miller and businessman George Campbell are official candidates for the […]
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Tribe awarded grant to design pellet plant
The Chilkoot Indian Association has been awarded a $35,000 grant from the U.S. Forest Service to design a community wood pellet mill. Dave Berry, administrator of the Haines-based tribe, said the money will help pay for the final design of a plant to make pellets. “We are one step closer to starting. So many steps […]
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Assembly approves community donations
On a 5-1 vote, the Haines Borough Assembly Tuesday approved more than $100,000 in grants to local non-profits. The borough had set aside about $130,000 for gift-giving. Contributions from the borough’s general fund included Haines Friends of Recycling, $4,887; Chilkat Valley Preschool, $11,010; Southeast Senior Services, $6,176; Haines Dolphins Swim Team, $3,184; Lynn Canal Broadcasting, $1,378; American Bald Eagle Foundation, […]
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Aspen Hotels looks at 5th and Main site
A statewide hotel chain is “very serious” about buying Main Street property to build a 50-room hotel, but Haines Borough leaders will have to decide whether they want to sell the 1.21-acre lot the company wants for its site. Aspen Management LLC submitted an application in July to purchase two lots of the old primary school land […]
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Haines Highway rebuild plan hits opposition
About 50 residents turned out Monday for a meeting on Haines Highway improvements, many speaking against the state’s enviromental assessment and seeking a more thorough analysis of impacts to fish and wildlife. About 20 people testified, most of them critical of the $100 million Department of Transportation project, which will widen the roadway, straighten curves, […]