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Page 2 Wed. July 22: How Arabian Acres Got Its Name
Arabian Lane is just off the Palmer-Wasilla Highway outside Palmer. It feels like you’re entering a different world when you turn onto it. You…
Overlanders! Kristi Reed and John Perez drive around the Earth.
Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests, Kristi Reed and John Perez, as they discuss driving around the Earth. Discover what the Overlanders movement…
Page 2 Tue. July 21: What’s happening at Mile 70 on the Glenn?
There’s a straightaway section of the Glenn Highway between Sutton and Chickaloon at Milepost 70. The old Pinnacle Restaurant was here. For the last…
Page 2 Mon. July 20: MEA Bills Higher This Quarter
Matanuska Electric Association says members should expect a temporary increase in electricity bills this quarter due to higher fuel costs. The utility’s base rates…
Page 2 Fri. July 17 – More Than a Backpack: Stuff the Bus by United Way
Everything is new with the tags still on and still in the box. The zippers work. It’s Stuff the Bus. This annual event from…
Arts In The Garden 2026!
Join host Mike Chmielewski and his guests from the Palmer Museum of History and Art and the Palmer Arts Council as they discuss Arts…
Page 2 Thu. July 16: Fun Stuff this Weekend
Let’s look into the magic-8 ball of fun stuff rolling in this weekend. Tonight’s serving of live music is a double shot. The bands…
Page 2 Wed. July 15: Pushing Pieces at the Palmer Chess Club
Anthony Irsik planned on going dipnetting in Kenai yesterday. He gathered his equipment: dipnet, waders, mosquito repellant… and his chess set. Chess set? Chess…
Page 2 Tue. July 14: Catch the Raindrops, Hail Pellets, and Snowflakes
Let it rain! Citizen scientists all over the country are collecting the rain drops. And hail pellets. And snowflakes. This is CoCoRaHS, the Community…
Page 2 Mon. July 13: City of Palmer Elections
The City of Palmer will hold elections on Tuesday, October 6. Three City Council seats are up this year: two three-year terms and one…