Oosik Ski Race back on
After Oosik organizer Art Mannix announced that there would be no Oosik this year in Talkeetna, a few people tried to figure out who could step up to the plate
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Volunteers rebuild home for Bob Johnson
[slideshow id=14] REBUILDING— This week, volunteers began building a new home for Bob Johnson, who lost his house in a fire. Photo by Diana Haecker A blaze on October
Invasive frogs found in imported Christmas trees
If you hear a strange sound coming from your newly purchased Christmas tree, there might be a frog hiding somewhere in the
Explosion at Point MacKenzie destroys maintenance facility
Three explosions went off at Point MacKenzie this morning and a maintenance building burned to the ground.
Mushers travel far to race at Montana Creek
Last weekend’s Montana Creek Dog Mushers sled dog races attracted sprint mushers from all around the state. Open class winner Daryl Hollingsworth came from Seward and Fairbanks musher Jennifer Probert
State proposes adding state landmarks register
The state of Alaska is proposing some changes in the department of history and archeology which would add a Landmarks Register. The addition of the registry would allow Alaskan buildings
FCC changes may affect Borough tower plan
The Federal Communications Commission has established timeframes for cell phone tower sitings. What it does for local and Borough control over tower installations is still in question.
In the field
AWARDS— On the last day of school before the Christmas winter break, Elementary School students were recognized for the good work they did so far this school year. The Talkeetna
State announces grants available for historic restoration
The latest round of grants available have caught the eye of more than one Talkeetna resident. The office of History and Archeology is now accepting applications for historic preservation grants.