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 My husband, Tom Pollard, and his daughter, Marina, 10, went spearfishing on the Chatanika the first week of October. It was Marina’s first time spearfishing and she is hooked. She got one all by herself, with no help from Dad. She wanted to go again this week but the river is frozen. There’s always next year!
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Poetry
Nordic skiers not complaining about ‘organic’ trail conditions
FAIRBANKS — Only about 5 inches of snow has fallen so far this winter in Fairbanks, but nobody is complaining about conditions on local cross-country ski trails. “It’s better than not skiing,” B...
FAIRBANKS — Only about 5 inches of snow has fallen so far this winter in Fairbanks, but nobody is complaining about conditions on local cross-country ski trails. “It’s better than not skiing,” B...
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Ask a Builder — Nov. 18
Q: Why is it beneficial to have south-facing windows on a home? Because of the orientation with the sun, south-facing windows bring in both light and heat, which are important for homes in our c...
Q: Why is it beneficial to have south-facing windows on a home? Because of the orientation with the sun, south-facing windows bring in both light and heat, which are important for homes in our c...
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Tastes of the Interior — Nov. 18
With the holidays coming, this early 1950s fruit cake recipe, from my grandmother, is different from the norm. — Sally Stuart, North Pole TOMATO SOUP FRUIT CAKE 2 tablespoons shortening ...
With the holidays coming, this early 1950s fruit cake recipe, from my grandmother, is different from the norm. — Sally Stuart, North Pole TOMATO SOUP FRUIT CAKE 2 tablespoons shortening ...
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Make sure to pack some common sense when camping during the winter
So, you’re not chasing after an Iditarod championship, you aren’t in a survival situation and you aren’t trying to perpetrate some chivalrous act. Why then, in the name of all that is good and rig...
So, you’re not chasing after an Iditarod championship, you aren’t in a survival situation and you aren’t trying to perpetrate some chivalrous act. Why then, in the name of all that is good and rig...
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Home solar power systems are best left to professionals
The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: I have a log home. Is the...
The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: I have a log home. Is the...
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Tastes of the Interior — Nov. 11
We know it might be a little late in the season for green tomatoes, but this sounds too good to pass up. The office foodie here at the News-Miner tells us some of you might still have green tomat...
We know it might be a little late in the season for green tomatoes, but this sounds too good to pass up. The office foodie here at the News-Miner tells us some of you might still have green tomat...
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Ask a Wildlife Trooper — Nov. 5
Have you ever been in a position where you know a decision needs to be made quickly and you know the outcome of the decision could mean the end of life as you know it? Images likely flash into you...
Have you ever been in a position where you know a decision needs to be made quickly and you know the outcome of the decision could mean the end of life as you know it? Images likely flash into you...
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Use caution with attached garages
The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: I want to build a garage....
The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: I want to build a garage....
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Tastes of the Interior — Nov. 4
Quick and Easy Lemon Bars — F.J., Lufkin, Texas • 1 package angel food cake mix • 1/3 cup water plus 1 tablespoon • 1 can lemon pie filling • powdered sugar or non-dairy whipped topping Preheat...
Quick and Easy Lemon Bars — F.J., Lufkin, Texas • 1 package angel food cake mix • 1/3 cup water plus 1 tablespoon • 1 can lemon pie filling • powdered sugar or non-dairy whipped topping Preheat...
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Nordic skiers not complaining about ‘organic’ trail conditions
FAIRBANKS — Only about 5 inches of snow has fallen so far this winter in Fairbanks, but nobody is complaining about conditions on local cross-country ski trails. “It’s better than not skiing,” B...
FAIRBANKS — Only about 5 inches of snow has fallen so far this winter in Fairbanks, but nobody is complaining about conditions on local cross-country ski trails. “It’s better than not skiing,” B...
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The scoop on ‘Robert’s Rules of Order’ and a recipe for cooking volunteers
FAIRBANKS – If you have ever sat on a committee or chaired for an organization, you have no doubt been subjected to “Robert’s Rules of Order.” Have you ever wondered exactly who Robert was...
FAIRBANKS – If you have ever sat on a committee or chaired for an organization, you have no doubt been subjected to “Robert’s Rules of Order.” Have you ever wondered exactly who Robert was...
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Those healthy veggies: Cut your own and saveVegetable platters from the supermarket can make entertaining easy, but not cheap. A store-bought platter with dip can set you back as much as $1 or more per person. But vegetables aren’t that exp...
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Choosing wisely can transform decadent meals into healthy ones
Keeping your holiday buffet healthy doesn’t doom you to celery stalks and carrot sticks. There are plenty of options that are indulgent without leaving your guests feeling buffet-grazing remorse. ...
Keeping your holiday buffet healthy doesn’t doom you to celery stalks and carrot sticks. There are plenty of options that are indulgent without leaving your guests feeling buffet-grazing remorse. ...
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