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Page 2 Tue. July 7: Feeding the Hungry Backpacker
Let’s say you’re heading out to the great outdoors for a few days or longer. You’ve got your backpack. You’ve got your tent. You’ve…
Page 2 Mon. July 6: Meet Alaska State Fair CEO Blake Allen
Blake Allen stepped into the role of CEO of the Alaska State Fair in May. He described his first weeks as “drinking from a…
Page 2 July 3: The Greatest Sentence Ever Written — And the One Right After It
Tomorrow we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. But here’s the funny part. July 4th is not the whole story. Congress…
Page 2 Thu. July 2: Happenings Around Town
Hey! It’s almost our birthday. Funny, for 250 years old, we don’t look that bad. In case you haven’t paid attention or live under…
Page 2 Wed. July 1: Finding Your Way in Matanuska Greenbelt Getting Easier
One of the treasures of the borough core area is the Matanuska Greenbelt. These trails loop between the Palmer-Wasilla Highway, the Glenn Highway, the…
Page 2 June 30: Susitna Watershed Plan invites Citizen Scientists
The Susitna River Coalition is kicking off a watershed planning process for the Susitna River basin. Program and Communications Director Margaret Stern said, “This…
Page 2 June 29: Palmer Fire Chief Prevost Retires This Week
Palmer Fire and Rescue Chief John Prevost will be stepping down from his position this week after 28 years with the department. He began…
Page 2 June 26 Teens Do the Heavy Lifting for Mat-Su Schools
Every summer a fleet of teenagers spreads out across the Mat-Su Borough School District. They mow lawns, trim trees, paint hallways, and tackle small…
Page 2 June 25: Highland Games and More This Weekend
And another week bites the dust. The rainy days of Summer are upon us. You can still get your umbrella and get out of…
Page 2 June 24: Weekend Water Rescues
The Mat-Su Borough Water Rescue Team, Emergency Medical Services and Butte Fire Department conducted complex rescue operations in the Jim Creek and Knik Glacier…