USGS weighs in on Mayan Apocalypse
The US Geological Service has posted a feature on their website that evaluates the likelihood of doomsday occurring on December 21st. Based on the Mayan Calendar, December 21, 2012 is
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Hydroponic grow station would supply Elementary with salad fixings
Talkeetna Elementary School PTA Treasurer Niki Weaver reported that the school had been awarded a Farm to School grant, and received a gift of a hydroponic grow station to enable
Rams Basketball will face new schools in Interior Conference
Su Valley Basketball is in a new conference this year, they’ve joined the Interior Alaska league. Last week the Varsity and junior men’s and women’s teams opened up the season
Community food gifts make up for school breakfast and lunch missed over the holiday break
Many Talkeetna and Trapper Creek school age children eat breakfast and lunch at school five days a week. This helps families feed their children and manage food costs during the
Alaska Excursion 120 opens the dogsled season in South Central
The fourth annual Alaska Excursions 120 sled- dog race took place over the weekend in nearby Big Lake. Low snow levels this season made this event the one of the
Governor's proposed budget has $95 Million for Su Dam, $30 Million for Public Safety
Governor Parnell submitted his budget to the legislature at a meeting of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce on Friday. In his remarks, he hi-lighted main areas of the proposed $12.8
New pavillion in Village Park
The new pavilion for Talkeetna Village Park is under construction this week. Contractors from Prism Construction raised the main supports on Tuesday, and by Wednesday evening the rafters for the
Musicians Zuill Bailey and Natasha Paremski will woo Talkeetna with classical cello and piano
Since taking over as Artistic Director of the Sitka Summer Music Festival, Cellist Zuill Bailey has been making efforts to bring classical music to many far-flung communities across Alaska. He’s traveled
Festival of Lights brings people together for seasonal sharing
The Festival of Lights is an annual tradition of non-denominational celebration of the winter season. This year’s festival of lights takes place on the winter solstice, and the Arts Council