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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Defending champ earns another title with an 1,820-pound pumpkin
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com One of the biggest draws to the Alaska State Fair is the giant pumpkin weigh-
Clear choices for clear waters: Understanding water quality
By Christian Hartley Now You Know Have you ever filled a glass with water from your tap and wondered if
Farming in Alaska all about food security
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation Despite soil perfect for growing more than 36 types of fruits
Thirty years on semi-solid ground
By Ned Rozell Alaska Science At the end of January, Vladimir Romanovsky retired after 30 years as a professor and
Thirty years on semi-solid ground
By Ned Rozell Alaska Science At the end of January, Vladimir Romanovsky will retire after 30 years as a professor
First land sales this year in state’s Totchaket Agricultural Project near Nenana
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources is moving ahead with an ambitious plan for
Mining company looks for precious metals in southeast Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A Canadian mining company has been looking for precious metals on Chichagof Island in southeast Alaska. Millrock
'Something good grows'
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com PALMER — On Saturday, dozens of community members and nine Palmer High School girls basketball players
Give trails a break during ‘break-up’
To the editor: To the editor: ‘Break-up’ in Alaska is here. Days are warmer, noticeably longer and the call
City council opens discussion regarding unused property in Palmer
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com PALMER — The Palmer City Council heard from City Manager Nathan Wallace about eight separate parcels
A lesson in depleted soil economics
By Charles D. Hayes A strong middle class is like a vegetable garden, requiring a rich economic environment in the
Teas to nourish your plants
By Ellen Vande Visse Worm tea. Manure tea. Herbal extract tea. Compost tea. Just what are all these homemade “teas”