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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‘Living Well Alaska: Better Choices Better Health’ workshop offered
“Living Well Alaska: Better Choices Better Health” workshop is planned at 1 p.m., Tuesdays at Mat-Su Senior Services,
Rachel Evelyn Gannaway
Rachel Evelyn Gannaway, 75, formerly of Homer passed away Nov. 3, 2013, with her family at her side. Rachel was
Help save a life by reaching out to our veterans
By Deborah Bonito Spectrum Help begins with a conversation. As a co-chair of the Congressional Spouses for Suicide Prevention
Brendon Twitchell
Lifelong Alaskan Brendon Twitchell, 24, was born Sept. 28, 1988, in Anchorage, and died near Palmer in August 2013. There
March of Dimes annual ‘Nurse of the Year’ awards banquet is Nov. 22
By Janie Odgers For Frontiersman.com MAT-SU — The March of Dimes Alaska Chapter is pleased to announce the following
Speaker to highlight addiction and research
WASILLA — A community presentation by Victor DeNoble, a former researcher for Phillip Morris and the first whistleblower to testify against
Many health benefits will come from alcohol tax
By Elizabeth Ripley Spectrum On Oct. 1, Mat-Su Borough voters will be asked to approve Proposition B-1 to
Results are in from ‘Mat-Su Community Health Needs Assessment’
MAT-SU — A survey of 526 people in the Mat-Su Borough identified the community’s five biggest health challenges.
‘Child Passenger Safety Week’ is Sept. 15 to 21
MAT-SU — A mayoral proclamation signed by Mat-Su Borough Mayor Larry DeVilbiss Aug. 16, 2013, proclaimed Sept. 15 to
Florence Mae Bowen
Big Lake resident Florence Mae Bowen, 80, died Aug. 23, 2013 at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center of renal failure
Matthew Paul Nelson
Matthew Paul Nelson, 55, died Aug. 16, 2013. He was born Nov. 26, 1957, in Columbus, Ga. He received his
Mat-Su Safe and Sound Emergency Preparedness Expo is Sept. 14
MAT-SU — Mat-Su Borough Emergency Services, North America Outdoor Institute, Firewise and dozens of other agencies and organizations will