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The Sheldon Museum wants to give a great big thank you to Takshanuk Watershed Council for donating their file cabinets to us. Thank you especially to...

All of us at the Southeast Alaska State Fair would like to thank everyone for coming to our Midwinter Ball Dec. 18 and celebrating the season with...

There is much to be grateful for in the New Year! Haines is a fine community and there’s plenty to do that’s fun without drugs and alcohol. One...

This is a brief explanation of why Haines – and not Juneau – deserves and needs better ferry service. Haines is a small town with limited...

Thanks to the American Legion, Judy Goenett, Maria Chambers, Terry Pardee and all others involved in my fundraiser, all who donated, and all who...

A huge “thank you” to the board of trustees of the Sheldon Museum from the four grandchildren of Steve and Elisabeth Sheldon: Fred Sheldon...

To the snowplow Santa on Sunshine Street, thanks for clearing and sanding my driveway. This random act of kindness is appreciated. Happy New Year....

Our system of government relies on well-informed citizens. A free press and freedom of speech is essential and is known as the fourth branch of...

I’d like to thank the carolers who spread their cheer. I enjoyed your gift of music. Thank you for thinking of me. It made my day. Virginia...

I wonder what the people who actually work at the Haines Borough office think about consultant Darsie Culbeck being paid three times their wage for...

Let’s give the free enterprise system a chance to work in Haines. Why has the borough government continued to control our lives in Haines? Scott...

While everyone was enjoying the tasty cookie and candy entries, Santa stopped by to visit and to check his list. Thank you, Howsers IGA, Mountain...

The drawing and painting group at the Haines School on Monday nights takes a holiday break, resuming 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Jan. 11 in the art room. All sk...

The Sheldon Museum staff would like to thank everyone involved with the Archives Expansion Project. The lower level, thanks to our new compactor...

In nearly 40 years of working, Dave Sosa was the first supervisor I have had who treated women staff the same as men. He didn’t belittle, ignore or...

Appearance is everything. And, by all appearances, Darsie Culbeck continues to use the Haines Borough to enrich himself at other residents...

We are reminded constantly this time of year to shop locally. The Haines Borough Assembly should do the same. We have two talented, local candidates...

There were a couple significant events that led to my moving to Haines from Fairbanks four-and-a-half years ago. Those events were preceded by my...

I’ve been reading in the Chilkat Valley News about the proposed name change for the Sheldon Museum and I can’t see one good reason for changing it...

The sledding hill on Mount Riley Road is all ready to go. If you see Fred Gray or stop in at Delta Western, give them a big thank you for donating...

A very special thank you to all the parents for their continued help and support with the Community Youth Development basketball program. Thanks to...

What do we think about the future of our community? Our economy? Our government? Our public participation? What is the role of the nonprofits? How do...

Like so many before me, I am compelled to put my heartfelt thanks in print for all to hear. The events of the last few weeks have been overwhelming...

In the last paper, I read the details of a contract between Darsie Culbeck and the Haines Borough for services regarding biomass energy implementation...

Before we pay much more for the biomass, how about calling a couple of geothermal installers for estimates on heating Haines Borough buildings?...