10 Years Ago Haines teachers reject negotiated contract offer By an 80 percent margin, Haines Borough teachers last week voted to reject a compensation proposal negotiated between union representatives and the school district. The borough school board had better luck with non-teaching employees, approving a two-year contract with those workers Tuesday that includes about a […]
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This Week in History: Save the trees, maybe it’s the plankton, and a missed deadline
10 years ago 09/04/2014 Board rejects digital meeting packet The Haines Borough school board on Tuesday almost voted to do away with printed meeting packets, before getting hung up on the question of providing computers to board members. Board members instead voiced support for posting meeting packet information and agendas on the district’s website. Tuesday’s […]
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Tim June and Sue Nelson returned from the 45th annual Alaska Folk Festival in Juneau, which hosted more than 125 musicians and bands.June said his favorite band was the headliner “Teximaniacs” from San Antonio, Texas. “I hope we can bring them to the fair sometime,” June said. “They were incredible.” Burl Sheldon, Nancy Berland and Tom Heywood performed Thursday night. They were […]
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Alaria Lilly Havana Lockart was born to Erica Totland and Justin Lockart 9:16 a.m. March 3 at Bartlett Regional Hospital. Alaria weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz. and measured 17.5 inches. Alaria’s siblings include Aiden Ray Bathurst, Tristan Scott Howard, Kendra Eden Howard and Aurora Luna Arabella Lockart. Tom Morphet received the distinguished honor of placing dead last in the 25K event at the annual […]
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UPDATED: Holiday Event Calendar
Thursday, November 30 Singalong Messiah chorus 5 p.m. at the Senior Center (continues weekly until 12/14) Friday, December 1 First Friday Festivities 5-7 p.m. in Downtown Haines Christmas at the Sheldon Museum 5-7 p.m. Bring cookies and vote on your favorite! Journey Through Sound 7-10 p.m. at the Chilkat Center. An Intuit Dance Event. Backcountry […]
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Jenae’s playground gets a boost from Rasmuson fund
The Rasmuson Foundation has awarded the Haines Borough a $25,000 grant to help with the construction of Jenae’s Playground. Jenae Larson grew up in Haines and was working as a kindergarten teacher when she died in a landslide on Beach Road in 2020. The Haines school board president told other members about the grant award during their latest meeting […]
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School board gets 3 new members
The Haines Borough School District Board of Education swore in two new members and one returning member last week following the recent municipal election in early October. Incumbent school board member Kevin Shove and new members Mark Jamison and Kari Johnson joined the board at a special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26. In an interview Tuesday, superintendent Roy Getchell […]
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Save the Date
Thursday, October 26 Special Meeting of the school board 7 p.m. at the school library (board will be interviewing and appointing an interested board member.) Halloween Mask Making 4 – 5 p.m. at Harriett Hall. All ages welcome. Friday, October 27 Open Mic + Costume and Ghost Story Contest 9:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Bar. Saturday, October […]
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Save the Date
Thursday, August 3 Popsicles in the Park with Big Brothers Big Sisters. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Pick up Soccer at 7 p.m. at the field by school. Repeats weekly. Friday, August 4 First Friday events. See the schedule for details. Farmers Market 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Trivia at 7 p.m. weekly, followed by […]
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Save the Date
Thursday September 21 Library board meeting 5 p.m. at Library Conference Room Board of Equalization 6 p.m. at Assembly chambers Friday September 22 Fish Net Recycling, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Haines Recycling Center (Also Saturday). Saturday September 23 Race Our Cross Country Runners – 11:30 a.m. at Haines track. Registration at 11 […]