If the old adage with “age comes wisdom” is true, then on average, Haines is the wisest of Alaska’s boroughs. The state released 2017 data on population this week. Haines retained its superlative status as the oldest borough.
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Haines’ homegrown square dance caller steps up
Haines can feel cold and quiet in the winter. But for Haines’ homegrown square dance caller, the dark and chill are perfect conditions to heat up the dance floor.
About 6 percent of student body leave Haines School District during winter break
Teachers at the Haines School got a surprise when taking attendance for the first time the holidays: an unexpected number of their students were missing.
New mural to honor, guide veterans at Haines American Legion
Haines got more than a new year last week: a new mural by a local artist is now hanging outside American Legion Post 12, to help honor and guide veterans.
Harris Air begins service between Haines and Juneau
Almost a year after Haines was left with only one option for flying in and out, there’s a new airline in town. Sitka-based Harris Air began flying to Haines in late December.
Young Haines composer gets a hand (or two) over the holidays
After debuting a piece with the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra this year, one of Alaska’s youngest composers came home to Haines with a grand-piano-sized problem — a looming concerto competition and no symphony to practice with. There was one person he could count on to help.