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09/11/2026 · North Slope Borough
People Are Fixing Things Again, and It's Weirder Than You'd Think
Repair shops can't keep up with demand. Turns out humans prefer owning stuff that works to buying new stuff that doesn't. This is not a feel-good story about virtue—it's about economics and spite.
Mercury's Midweek Mischief: When the Cosmos Plays Telephone
The messenger planet is doing laps around your communication sector, and honey, your texts are about to get *weird*. Plus: one sign is cosmic public enemy number one today.
07/10/2026
Skip the State Capital—Head to the County Seat Instead
There's a tier of American town most road-trippers skip entirely: the county seat that's too big to be quaint, too small to be a destination. That's exactly why you should go there this weekend.
07/10/2026
The Farmer's Carry Will Fix Your Posture Better Than Thinking About Your Posture
Stop doing shoulder rolls. Pick up something heavy and walk. Here's why this brutally simple exercise is more effective than your entire ergonomic setup.
07/10/2026
How to Cut Hand-Sawn Dovetails Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Fingers)
Dovetails look impossible until you realize they're just two simple cuts repeated. Here's how to nail them on your first try—and what mistake will sabotage you before you even pick up the saw.
07/10/2026
Cast Iron's Ugly Secret: Why Your Pan Might Be Lying to You
That seasoning you've been building up for three years? It might be more rust than nonstick. Here's what actually works, and why I'm throwing away half my collection.
07/10/2026
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View allWrangell Public Works to Shut Off Water on Church St. and Bevier St. Tuesday
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WILL BE SHUTTING OFF WATER TO CHURCH STREET AND BEVIER ST. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City and Borough of Wrangell Public Works Department will be shutting off water service to the following areas: Church Street Bevier St. This shutdown is necessary for scheduled maintenance and repairs on the water system. The water service interruption is expected to commence on **Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 8:00 AM** and is anticipated to last until **approximately 5:00 PM** on the same day. Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to store sufficient water for their needs during this period and to prepare for potential low pressure or temporary lack of service. The Public Works Department appreciates the understanding and cooperation of the community during this necessary work. For questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works Department at 907-874-3555.
Wrangell Municipal Light & Power Transitions to Diesel Generation October 1st
PUBLIC NOTICE Wrangell Municipal Light & Power will be going to diesel generation starting October 1st, 2023. As you know, our hydroelectric generation system has had some issues this past year. In order to provide reliable power to the community, we will be starting up our diesel generators on October 1st, 2023. This will be a temporary situation until we can get our hydroelectric system repaired and back to normal operations. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
Water Shutoff Alert for Church Street and Bevier Street Residents in Wrangell
The City and Borough of Wrangell Public Works Department will be shutting off water to Church Street and Bevier St. for necessary repairs. Please be advised that water service will be interrupted for an indefinite period to allow Public Works to complete this critical maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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