The annual Fourth of July fireworks display is back on schedule. The Haines Borough recently agreed to pay for insurance coverage for the event, following a decision by the Haines Chamber of Commerce to no longer sponsor it. A $5 million policy purchased through Fire Art by Griz, the fireworks supplier for pyrotechnician Phil Wilde, costs $1,500, […]
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Bagleys grateful for town’s concern
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the citizens of Haines for being a caring community we were proud to call home. To our friends and neighbors, we’ll never forget you. You’ll forever be a part of our lives. Special thanks to Lynn Canal Counseling, Karen and Jack Hendricksen, and Jason and Jessica Rettinger for […]
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Gold at Mud Bay? Shipwreck book divides historians
A recent book about a Gold Rush-era shipwreck at Eldred Rock speculates that as much as $17 million in gold stolen from it may lie near the shore of Chilkoot Inlet, between Mud Bay and Seduction Point. “While the boxes may have long since rotted away, the gold is most likely still there, all 11,000 […]
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Christmas in April: $19 million in projects
Projects in the Chilkat Valley would receive $18.9 million in state funding from bills approved in the past week by the Alaska Legislature, including $6.1 million for a new veterans’ home and $4.5 million in harbor breakwater improvements. The amount is the highest in years. State Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, who helped secure the funds, said […]
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Birdathon to benefit observatory
The annual “Birdathon,” a fundraiser for the Ts’ats’ee Bird Observatory, runs April 29 to May 5. Upper Lynn Canal birders are to observe and identify as many different species of birds as possible in a consecutive, 24-hour period, said Pam Randles, education coordinator for Takshanuk Watershed Council. “Birding is done on the honor system,” she said. “Count […]
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Thanks from the folks at the Legion
On behalf of the American Legion, we would like to thank all those who donated their time, money and food items to our Vietnam Memorial Wall fund-raiser. A special thank-you to Alaska Meat and Grocery and Howsers IGA for donating all the meat for the Chinese dinner. Thank you to Peggy Shelb, Rosemarie Martin, Maria […]
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Connelly Lake gets 1st permit
Characterizing concerns about the Connelly Lake project as either premature or not applicable, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on March 19 issued Goat Lake Hydro, Inc. a preliminary permit for the proposed hydroelectric project. Goat Lake Hydro is a subsidiary of electric and phone utility Alaska Power and Telephone. Much of the opposition to the project is […]
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‘Treasure Island’ planned; sign-up for theater camp
“Treasure Island” will be performed by members of Lynn Canal Community Players’ Summer Youth Theater Conservatory. The conservatory is a three-week theater day camp for youths ages 5-18. Youths ages 5-7 participate in half-time “playmaking” sessions. The conservatory is set for July 2-21, with performances July 20-21. Annette Smith of LCCP said this year’s play will include […]
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‘We the People’ works to promote ‘bottom-up’ democracy
“We the People,” a local group that grew out of last fall’s Occupy Wall Street protests, may soon be advocating for increased polling by the Haines Borough and promoting the idea of discounts at local stores for use of cash instead of credit cards. The group also will sponsor a student debate 7 p.m. Monday in the […]
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Gardening conference blooms this week
The Greater Lynn Canal Garden Conference will spring up in Haines this weekend for the first time. Speakers from around the region, including Alaska Cooperative Extension agent Darren Snyder, will offer advice on growing food ranging from potatoes to fruit. Resident Melissa Aronson said she’ll attend the $30 conference, and is most interested in presentations on fruit […]