Contributed by W.M. Nicholas E. Adair, Matanuska Lodge No. 7 - 

I recently wrote an article about Masonry that was going to be published in in this newspaper. It was regarding the common misconceptions of the organization of Freemasonry. 

PRESS RELEASE - 

The Board of Directors of the Alaska Farmland Trust Corporation (AFTC) is pleased to announce the permanent protection of 68 acres in Palmer.

Contributed by Matt Johnson - 

Ever wonder why our politicians never seem to represent us? Keep reading.

Contributed by Bert Verrall - 

If you haven’t had a chance to see your candidates in action, please check out some of the upcoming forums...

Contributed by Paul Johnson - 

I first started refuting the anti-vaping ads and articles in this paper in the July issue. Since then I have exposed the lies, presented facts supporting the truth and refuted the irrefutable. 

Contributed by Tim Hale - 

Almost exactly one year ago, I was saying that we should end the dividend program rather than institute any type of statewide tax. 

Contributed by Mike Coons - 

I am voting no on on Prop 1. I hope my following comments will encourage others to do the same.

Contributed by Rep. Shelley Hughes, Senate Seat F Candidate -

I don’t know a soul who isn’t ready for this political season of swirling accusations and heated debates to end. At the same time, there’s a lot to sort out. 

Poetry contributed by Randi Perlman.

Poetry contributed by Greg Dixon.

Contributed by Barbara Gerard - 

Each year Academy Charter School is fortunate enough to send their 8th grade class to Washington D.C. to immerse students in the culture and history of our nation. 

Contributed by Devynn Maclure - 

Your Twenties: The time of tiny apartments and cupboards laden with ramen noodles and obscure brands of peanut butter. 

Contributed by Sam Hanson - 

The Mat-Su Sertoma Club uses an audiometer for the evaluation of hearing loss, purchased with a grant from the Mat-Su Health Foundation. We offer free hearing screening the first Saturday of each month. 

Contributed by Jeanette Gardiner - 

I bet you didn’t know an Italian economist, born in 1848 could influence your to-do list today.

But Vilfredo Pareto can. Ever heard of the 80/20 rule?

Contributed by Dori Cranmore RN, Holistic Health Practitioner - 

Melatonin in the natural form, is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain, to help control your daily sleep-wake cycles.

Contributed by Pamela Goode - 

Our state government is a reflection of who we are as a whole and in my opinion, it's not a pretty picture. 

Contributed by Mary Scheie, Just Imagine Toys - 

These days, those in the know “shop local” to support the environment and their community alike. 

Contributed by Patricia Faye­-Brazel - 

It’s time for us to stand up and take back our state legislature for the people of Alaska. We can’t afford to wait anymore for any hope that the career politicians and want ­to ­be career politicians will fix the mess that our state is in. 

Contributed by David Eastman - 

As it stands today, the Alaska Legislature and the governor have broken faith with the people.