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10/11/2026 · Sitka

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The Five-Minute Pause That Protects Your Time

You don’t need a dramatic boundary speech to stop overcommitting. Try this small, surprisingly powerful habit before you answer any request today.

10/11/2026
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Poem of the Day

The Red Wheelbarrow: Eight Lines That Make You Notice Everything

William Carlos Williams’s tiny poem looks almost too simple to be called a poem—until you notice what its line breaks make your mind do. Read it once, then look at an ordinary object differently.

10/11/2026

Quote of the Day

James Baldwin’s Hard Rule for Changing Anything

Baldwin did not promise that courage would solve every problem. He offered something more useful: a precise distinction between what can be changed and what must first be admitted.

10/11/2026

The National Ear

Washington Plays Chicken While Everyone Else Pays the Bill

Congress keeps treating basic government as a bargaining chip, while voters absorb higher prices, thinner services, and another round of political theater. The economy, foreign policy, and technology story all point to the same problem: leaders keep chasing the next headline instead of managing the machinery.

10/11/2026

The Curator

Museum Audio Guides Need to Stop Talking

The modern museum audio guide has become a tiny, overeducated roommate who follows you from painting to painting, explaining things you were perfectly capable of noticing yourself. I propose a radical fix: let us look at the art in peace.

10/11/2026

The Weekend Escape

Lanesboro, Minnesota: The Little River Town That Makes You Slow Down

Take the pretty way into Lanesboro, park once, and spend the day wandering beside the Root River. You’ll get bike trails, limestone bluffs, a very good burger, and one surprisingly dramatic waterfall.

10/11/2026

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Wrangell Light & Power Switching to Diesel Due to Primary Source Outage

Wrangell Municipal Light & Power will be going diesel generation starting June 23, 2024. This is due to an unexpected outage of the primary power source, which is currently being repaired. An update will be provided as soon as more information is available, and the public will be notified when the transition back to hydro power is scheduled. Power outages may be possible during the transition period, and the public will be notified if this is the case. If you have any questions please contact Wrangell Municipal Light and Power at 907-874-3044.

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Wrangell 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.

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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.

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