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ROCKEY’S ROAD: Pastor celebrates a quarter century of ministry
Brian O'Connor PALMER — Congregants at St. John Lutheran Church will mark a significant milestone Sunday with chicken, mashed
Alaska Tilth program hopes to feed those in need
Steven Merritt PALMER — It is a unique turn on an established agricultural model, one that the organizers of Alaska Tilth
Mat-Su College professor retiring after 42 years on the job
Caitlin Skvorc PALMER — Not many teachers can say they’ve taught three generations of students from one family, but longtime
OLD WORLD ART: Machetanz Arts Festival to feature Russian-born sculptor
Caitlin Skvorc WASILLA — Russian-born sculptor Simon Kogan says creating art has always been a part of his life. “It’
Wasilla woman with cystic fibrosis beating the odds
Caitlin Skvorc WASILLA — “Middle age” has a whole different meaning for people with cystic fibrosis — people like 41-year-old
Derby teams converge on Wasilla for state tourney
Caitlin Skvorc WASILLA — With players like “Punkie BruiseHer” and “McPhearsome,” local roller derby teams are ready to put their fiercest
Hardy, Humphreys to wed
Wasilla’s Paige Elaine Hardy and Rye Edward Humphreys are engaged to marry on May 28, 2016. The bride-to-
Local camp, mentorship program serves Mat-Su Valley foster kids
Caitlin Skvorc WASILLA — Not every child has a family they can rely on growing up, but the local leaders of
Palmer woman showcasing talents as pilot, artist
Steven Merritt ANCHORAGE — It’s about helicopters and art these days for Palmer resident Tosha Cypher. First, her drive to
Palmer teen releases debut album, preps for college
Caitlin Skvorc PALMER — For Palmer High School senior Emily Yannatone, the path to musical success is about making connections. “It’
Grow Palmer continues to thrive; moving edible park to new location
Steven Merritt PALMER — Spring has arrived for Grow Palmer, and the community-based, urban agriculture project once again has big
Point Mac partnership produces
Caitlin Skvorc POINT MACKENZIE — About 30 miles southwest of downtown Wasilla, dozens of individuals are producing food for dozens of