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Page 2 Wed. Aug. 19: Palmer Municipal Golf Course
John Schirack became manager of the Palmer Municipal Golf Course in April. He had managed the course at Settlers Bay for 15 years. He…
Page 2 Tue. Aug. 18: Save the Eagles: Use Copper Bullets
Lead poisoning can leave wildlife and birds blind. They may get so weak they can’t stand. They may have trouble breathing. This is a…
Page 2 Mon. Aug 17: All the Deets on Borough Elections
The filing period for running for borough offices opens today and closes on August 28 at 5 p.m. There are open positions in six…
Page 2 Fri. Aug. 14 Two First Days: Bartz Is Back Covering Schools for the District
Guess which longtime Valley newsman has a new job at the Mat-Su Borough School District. Superintendent Randy Trani announced a new position at the…
Page 2 . Aug. 12: The Fish Map App
Your phone could help protect a salmon stream. Freshwater bodies with anadromous fish receive special protections. Anadromous fish are born in streams, go to…
Page 2 Tue. Aug 11: The Mat-Su Sentinel Keeps Obituaries Alive
If you didn’t know the Mat-Su Sentinel now publishes obituaries, you’re not alone. You probably didn’t know they cost less than you’d expect either.…
Page 2 Mon. Aug 10 The Primary Election
The Alaska primary election is next Tuesday, August 18. This is an open primary. All candidates for each seat are listed on the ballot.…
Page 2 Fri. Aug. 7, Opportunity Is an Open Door: Inside Alaska’s Job Corps Center
Graduates at the Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center in Palmer will walk across the stage next week. They will wear caps and gowns.…
Page 2 Thu. Aug. 6: Things to Do this Weekend
Hold on! Summer is not quite over. There’s still plenty happening in the Greater Palmer MetroPlex to enjoy before the ice and snow get…
Page 2 Wed. Aug. 5: Matanuska Experiment Farm and 4-H
From the Farm is a monthly show on Big Cabbage Radio. Staff from the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center give an update on…