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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Explaining the 53 percent
By Judy Gette Spectrum October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you have driven into Palmer lately and noticed a
Community and Corrections Fall Forum: Assisting with successful prisoner re-entry
By Dave Rose Spectrum Did you know that with the new correctional facility, Goose Creek, opening this past summer the
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
Shifting gears and options for Valley’s homeless youth
By Michael P. Carson Spectrum My dad said I needed to learn to drive a stick shift (manual transmission) just
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.
Strong economy impacts zones of underemployment
By Dianne Blumer Spectrum While much of the Lower 48 is still recovering from a devastating recession, Alaska’s economy
Alert, construction zone ahead
By Michael Carson All of us have dealt with circumstances where we have experienced a rough stretch in life that
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
Men and women in uniform must live up to freedoms they defend
By Sen. Lisa Murkowski Spectrum America’s military capability is the envy of the world and a great source of
Youths sought for multi-media summer program
Alaska Native and American Indian youths ages 12 to 14 are invited to sign up to be part of a
How will posterity judge you, citizen?
By Stuart Thompson Spectrum The apologists for U.S. government anti-constitutionalism that’s rampant in current execution of American
Give our kids a much-needed jump-start
By Michael P. Carson Spectrum When was the last time you needed a jump-start? This past week, I needed