This year’s Fourth of July festivities will include a mixture of old traditions and new variations. However, the hot, dry weather – and fire risk – has forced cancellation of the annual fireworks show. Chamber of Commerce director Andrew Letchworth said the weekend’s theme is “Back Together Again,” which refers to both the relaxation of […]
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Benito and Paigelyn McQuaid Ramirez were married by Dana Perreard on June 4 at Chilkat Inlet Retreat. The two are high school sweethearts. About 100 guests attended, including about 30 family and friends from Michigan, Tennessee, North Carolina, Louisiana, Kansas, California and Oregon. The wedding party included two of the bride’s childhood best friends, MaKenna Renfro and Tatum Anglin, her best friend from high […]
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Benito and Paigelyn McQuaid Ramirez were married by Dana Perreard June 4 at Chilkat Inlet Retreat. The two are high school sweethearts. About 100 guests attended, including about 30 family and friends from Michigan, Tennessee, North Carolina, Louisiana, Kansas, California and Oregon. The wedding party included two of the bride’s childhood best friends, MaKenna Renfro […]
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Summer camps and programs back after pandemic hiatus
Children will find plenty of entertainment this summer from camps, sports leagues, and other activities. The following is a list of some of the programs offered for kids in June, July, and August. Stay tuned for ads for these and other programs throughout the summer. Haines Elementary Sports Programs This year, the Haines Borough School District is […]
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Reed Scott-Schwalbach and Chris Celauro married July 19 at the Fort Seward tribal house. Reed’s mother and Haines Mayor Stephanie Scott officiated. About 150 people attended, including more than 60 out-of-town guests. The groom’s parents are Rhoda and Jerry Celauro of Long Island, N.Y. Reed’s father is Bob Schwalbach. Bob’s wife is Jude Marfil. Nori Nash and Brian Pindel flew from Bolivia, and Fabiola Torres Méndez came from Tabasco, Mexico. The bride’s 91-year-old grandparents Harvey and Lois […]
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K-6 Student Art Show
This year’s art show is proudly sponsored by: Alaska Arts Confluence • Alaska Power & Telephone • Aspen Hotels of Alaska • Bigfoot Auto Service • Cloudburst Productions • Chilkat Valley News • Coldwell Banker/Race Realty • Constantine Mining LLC Haines Brewing Company • Haines Chamber of Commerce Haines Home Building • Haines Real Estate […]
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About 25 people enjoyed clear skies on the community hike up Mount Ripinsky Sunday. Organized by the Sheldon Museum, the hike was led by veteran mountaineer Paul Swift and Scott Pearce. Swift estimates that he’s done the route more than 300 times in the past 44 years. Nearly everyone in the group reached the summit, including Jon Hirsh, wife Leslie Ross, daughter Rio, […]
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The Youths from Port Chilkoot Bible Church, Pastor Matt Jones, and a few other members of his congregation provided a big service by helping to move all of Doris Peck’s household items to Haines Assisted Living. Doris celebrated her 93rd birthday on Wednesday. Friends were recently saddened by the death of Thomas Andrew “Tommie” Willis, age 31. Tommie was the […]
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The Youths from Port Chilkoot Bible Church, Pastor Matt Jones, and a few other members of his congregation provided a big service by helping to move all of Doris Peck’s household items to Haines Assisted Living. Doris celebrated her 93rd birthday on Wednesday. Friends were recently saddened by the death of Thomas Andrew “Tommie” […]
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Casey Bradford and Danielle Abe were married on New Year’s Eve at Portage Cove with Casey’s father Scott Bradford presiding as marriage minister. Casey’s mom Candi Bradford, aunt Cristy Myers, uncle Lance Jorgenson-Geise, and cousin Kenzy Myers were on hand for the ceremony. The bride and groom wore camo and XtraTuff boots and instead of a cake, enjoyed a wedding waffle on New Year’s Day morning at Port […]