Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Fireside Books holds virtual book club meetings and maintains curbside service
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com PALMER — Fireside Books owner Mary Ann Cockle and her colleagues are connecting with the community
Palmer proves its precious value
By Barbara Hunt Palmer Buzz This past weekend’s peaceful demonstration, vigil, and march was beyond moving. People came together—
Q&A with Alaska State Fair head gardener discussing plant sales in wake of cancellation
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com WASILLA — The Alaska State Fair recently announced the 2020 season is canceled due to COVID-
A call to root out racism in Mat-Su and across America
By Elizabeth Ripley Spectrum My heart goes out to George Floyd, his family and to people of color across the
COVID-19 is a reminder of the bond communities share with their hospitals
By Dave Wallace Spectrum May is a special time of year for the healthcare community, as we recognize and celebrate
Banner year; 189 PHS grads honored with banners
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com PALMER — The Palmer High School class of 2020 will not walk 189 students across a
Local mother looking for support to continue providing medical supplies to community
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com PALMER — Tina Ervin is running out of room. She needs to expand her homegrown nonprofit
Mat-Su Regional gradually reopens, but hospitals statewide are hit hard financially
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is gradually resuming its services. Non-emergency elective surgeries
Pizza Athena sees less orders, retains all employees
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com PALMER — Overall business at Pizza Athena has slowed down thanks to COVID-19. The Palmer-
Great books, football, and the huddle of public education
By Blake Livingston Spectrum My name is Blake Livingston. I am a proud product of the valley, a veteran English
Board members object to the use of the word “ban,” that is what they have done
By Dianne K. Shibe Spectrum The Mat-Su School Board banned 5 pieces of classic literature from being taught in
Building community, contribution and care in the time of COVID
By Jim Johnsen Spectrum The University of Alaska has demonstrated resilience and resolve over many years and across many challenging