In the field
IN CHARGE— Canines sitting in the driver seat are a common sight in dog town Talkeetna. On Tuesday morning, “Mortimer” is an exceptionally convincing responsible driver as he keeps the seat
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Upper valley short of seasonal and swine flu vaccines
As five vaccine manufacturers scramble to meet the nationwide, demands for H1N1 vaccines and the seasonal flu vaccine, local public health centers experience a shortage of both vaccinations.
Upper Valley fire departments lacking volunteers
What happens if there is a fire and there isn’t enough people to help put it out? District 4 is in the same bind as fire departments nationwide — a
Borough tower plan under internal review; public comment period follows
A recent conditional use permit request in Denali State Park’s special use district spurred the Talkeetna Community Council to question a plan by the Mat Su Borough to change tower
MEA board offers to settle with two former employees
The board of directors of the Matanuska Electric Association voted to offer a settlement of $50,000 to two former employees who have sued MEA over severance pay.
Chase Council discusses illegal camping issue
The Chase Community Council met Tuesday night with several items on their plate to discuss.
Talkeetna Council asks Borough to schedule maintenance
A letter to the Talkeetna Community Council from resident Roberta Sheldon has prompted action on the issue of painting and walkway striping along Talkeetna’s Main Street.
In the field
FALL IN THE CLASSROOM— Kindergarten student Hazelee Harrison wields the magic pen as she goes through the morning routine in the Talkeetna Elementary kindergarten class room. Instead of a blackboard,
Pioneer Lodge fire cause still undetermined
The state fire marshal has not yet determined the cause of the fire that burned the Pioneer Lodge in Willow to the ground. In his report, the cause is listed