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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Colony High School celebrates Dr. Jamin Burton as 2027 Alaska Teacher of the Year
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Celebrated band director Dr. Jamin Burton received quite a surprise at Colony High School this
Lyle Lovett to close out 2026 fair
Frontiersman.com Singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett will close out the 2026 Alaska State Fair with a performance on
Stop the presses! Colony High School Presents “Newsies”
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com When local teens take the stage to belt out 'Seize the Day' on
CAKE announced as first act in state fair’s 2026 concert series
Innovative alt-rock legends CAKE will go “The Distance” to Alaska as the first act confirmed for the 2026 ConocoPhillips
Kick off the holidays with ‘Sweeney Todd’ at Mat-Su College
By Nick McDermott For the Frontiersman For some, the holiday season starts with Thanksgiving, but for many others, the real
Beloved musical set to entertain audiences
By Mark Kelsey For the Frontiersman A classic of American musical theatre is coming to the stage at the Glenn
Ken Peltier
By Mark Kelsey Local country music fans never have to wait long to catch Ken Peltier playing a live show.
Colony High brings the drama with production of “Hadestown”
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The drama is getting into gear at Colony High School as the Drama Club makes
Mat-Su Borough School District Student of the Week
Ryan Moore 7th grade, Colony Middle School Nominated by CMS Music Teacher Toby Lambert for his academic achievements, work ethic,
'Pirates of Penzance' returning to Glenn Massay Theater
By Jacob Mann For the Frontiersman Seims Theater Productions is putting on a local adaption of “The Pirates of Penzance”
'This is really cool!': Willow community band performs its annual, once-a-year gig in July 4th parade
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Marching bands are as much a part of a 4th of July parade as American
‘Once in a lifetime’ concert held atop Matanuska Glacier
By Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com There may only be one word to describe Hope Cassity’s latest adventure in her