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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Overcome the myths about suicide
By Roger Branson The second annual Suicide Awareness Symposium just wrapped up in Wasilla Friday. I was affected by a
Social Security’s programs are as diverse as those served
By Robin Schmidt From women and children, to the elderly and disabled, Social Security has you covered. Because we value
Thinking of adventures in terms of an outcome an asset
By Brian McDermott Summer time is adventure time! It goes without saying that our adventures are incredibly fun. However, the
Legislators should act for families of officers lost in the line of duty
Sean Parnell When I discovered during my service as governor that an Alaska State Trooper who was killed on the
On suicide: Destigmatizing the word
By Sharen Rockefeller Words in the English language are weird. They can make our spirits soar to great heights or
Dennis Earl Parmer
Dennis Earl Parmer, age 80, passed away on March 28, 2016, at his home in Willow, Alaska surrounded by his
Playing a deadly game of opiod roulette
Michael Carson The prescription painkillers and heroin epidemic we are facing is multi-faceted and complex. Multi-faceted due to
Urge legislators to pass smoke-free legislation
By Dr. John Yordy I recently had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Juneau on Tuesday, March 8 to support
Annual Mat-Su Homeless Connect set for Jan. 27, 2016
Steven Merritt WASILLA — Families, veterans and other Valley residents facing homelessness once again have a one-stop venue for receiving
Funding mental health services with coal harms the Mat-Su
Laurel Carlsen It’s time for the Alaska Mental Health Trust to finally divest from coal. Last month, the Executive
Borough issues air quality alert Friday night
Frontiersman staff The Mat-Su Borough has issued an air quality alert for the Palmer area due to high winds.
New beginnings at MYHouse with Alateen
By Michael Carson MYHouse provides safe harbor for homeless youth with a goal of connecting kids to a network of