Moving Wall sponsors need more volunteers to read casualty names FAIRBANKS — The local sponsors of the appearance of the Moving Wall in Fairbanks say they could use more volunteers to read the names of 58,272 Vietnam casualties from 3 p.m. May 31 to noon June 3....
Look for pedestrians in numbers at Fairbanks charity walks FAIRBANKS - This is a big weekend in Fairbanks for pedestrians with a cause. The Multiple Sclerosis Walk is Saturday at Pioneer Park with registration at 9 a.m., a program at 9:30 a.m. and ambling...
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Dermot Cole / cole@newsminer.comFairbanks Daily News Miner
Denali Borough Assembly discusses hazardous waste disposal DENALI PARK, Alaska — Listening to the Denali Borough Assembly discuss what to do with red bags containing medical waste in the local landfill reminded me of a Lily Tomlin comedy skit the comedienn...
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Kris Capps / Denali LIfeFairbanks Daily News Miner
Reading fiction is a good way to put a spark in brain activity FAIRBANKS — “Your Brain on Fiction” is a fascinating New York Times article describing how stories “stimulate the brain and even change how we act in life,” with author Annie Murphy Paul providing ...
Author makes any subject funny, from bathrooms to men in heels It’s surprising how things taken for granted originated as something entirely different. For example there’s Louis XIV, the French Sun King of the 17th Century, whose reign was marked by many exces...
Melting snow reveals different treasures for dog than it does man FAIRBANKS — This is my dog Raymond’s favorite time of the year. That might sound a little strange, considering he’s a retriever. As a water dog — half chocolate Labrador and half Chesapeake Bay re...
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Tim Mowry/tmowry@newsminer.comFairbanks Daily News Miner
Bird’s death is cause for moment of melancholy reflection FAIRBANKS — Hearing the “thump” on the window Sunday morning, I looked up just in time to see a flurry of loose feathers fluttering down through the air. It wasn’t a good sign. My son, Logan, was ...
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Tim Mowry/tmowry@newsminer.comFairbanks Daily News Miner
Don’t discount discounts -- sometimes every penny counts FAIRBANKS — We are always looking for a way to save a dollar or two. But it takes time and effort to get discounts. Many coupons and discounts often are missed. Here is a list of a few that are com...
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Roxie Dinstel / Pinching PenniesFairbanks Daily News Miner
Car insurance is necessary FAIRBANKS — Car insurance is a necessity — not only because it is required by law, but also because it protects our assets. It can be pricey, but discounts can save you a lot of money. Everyone kn...
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Roxie Dinstel / Pinching PenniesFairbanks Daily News Miner
Collecting rainwater an easy way to save money, help environment Q: How does a rainwater catchment system work, and can I install one myself? A: Installing a rain barrel to collect rainwater for non-potable uses is an easy way to help the environment and s...
Fairbanks-area homes must be built with radon in mind FAIRBANKS - With groundbreaking just around the corner, this is a good time to issue a reminder about the presence of radon in the Fairbanks area. Radon is a radioactive soil gas produced by the ...
Interior 4-H kids compete in Palmer horse contest FAIRBANKS — Six years ago, the 4-H program started the Alaska State 4-H Horse Contest in Palmer. We hosted our sixth contest April 20-21 in Palmer. We had 35 youths registered in five contests: ho...
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Eating locally grown produce is healthier than store-bought FAIRBANKS — In Interior Alaska, you know when you buy a fresh tomato, peach or bunch of grapes during the middle of winter, it could only have been shipped by truck or airplane. It will be late Jun...
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