A website through CaringBridge has been set up for Song Nash, who is receiving treatment for stomach cancer in Seattle, said wife Amy Nash. CaringBridge is an organization that offers personalized websites to individuals in need of medical treatment. For updates on Song’s condition, go to www.caringbridge.org and type in the name “Song Nash.” Visitors […]
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New organizers needed for race
We wish to convey our thanks to the many people who over the last approximately 35 years have helped us with the July 4th Mount Ripinsky Race. The race first took place about 50 years ago under the direction of Erwin Hertz, and is still done in the same manner and route he first planned. C.J. Jones, Chris […]
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Duly Noted
Haines students Dylan Chapell, Brennan Palmieri, Mark Davis, Yzella Miramontes, and Hannah and Haley Boron attended the two-week Sitka Fine Arts Camp. In addition to watching counselors’ performances, they attended daily classes, which began at 8 a.m. The students performed and took concert band, jazz band and choir. Dylan took a stilts class and Brennan took an experimental photography class, in […]
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4th of July Schedule
Saturday, July 2: Red, White & Blue Stroke Play Tournament, 10 a.m., Valley of the Eagles Golf Links Fire Department Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fire Hall BINGO, 7 p.m., ANB/ANS Hall Sunday, July 3: BINGO, 7 p.m., ANB/ANS Hall Monday, July 4: Flag Raising, 6 a.m., Fort Seward Parade Grounds Breakfast, 7 to […]
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Glacier Bear track team attracts 16 athletes
Keri Ewing, Haines High School’s new track and field coach, says he’ll take his athletes to a Sitka meet April 29-30. Haines has skipped the meet in recent years, but Ewing said competition is valuable, especially considering the number of newcomers on his squad. “Anytime you can get extra meets in, it’s great practice, and […]
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Duly Noted
After two weeks and 20 rounds of competition, the Tournament of the Readers concluded Monday in the Haines School gym. The undefeated Seahawks (fourth-graders Rio Ross-Hirsh, Leo Wald, Jackson Long, Fiona Tormey and Sophia Sutcliffe-Diaz) placed first, earning a pizza party. The fifth-grade Golden Dragon Readers (Luke Davis, Matilda Rogers, Jacob Weerasinghe and Owen McPhetres) […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, Jan. 4 A company requested police help with retrieving their property from another local business. An officer stood by in the area. Sunday, Jan. 3 No calls. Saturday, Jan. 2 A caller requested assistance in relaying a message to the harbormaster. A message was left on his cell phone. A caller at a Second […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, Jan. 10 A caller reported a vehicle parked on Main Street that had been there longer than the one-hour time limit. An officer was advised and contacted the owner of the vehicle. Sunday, Jan. 9 A caller reported a fire alarm activated at a downtown warehouse. An officer responded, but it was a false […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, August 1 A caller requested help contacting the Haines Animal Rescue Kennel to assist an elderly, sick cat. A caller reported locking their small child in a car. An officer responded and they found someone with a key. An officer reported a gate had been run over and was off its hinges on the […]
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Senior Center out of money
By Karen Garcia The nonprofit organization that manages the Haines Senior Center is nearly broke. Senior Center and Senior Village manager Valery McCandless said the nonprofit has about $500 in the bank right now, but that money would be gone if the organization’s outstanding bills were paid. Deborah Vogt, president of the Haines Senior Citizens […]