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Soldier appeals to be conscientious objector

A Fort Richardson-based paratrooper, whose request for conscientious objector status was denied while he served in Iraq last year, appealed that decision in an Anchorage federal court Monday.

ANCHORAGE CLASSROOMS PART 2 OF 3

Maverick teacher bridges the digital divide

Michael Warren, recognized as one of the country's best teachers last fall when he won the prestigious Milken Educator award, in many ways fits the traditional definition of a teacher. But he is also a maverick.

PART 1: Mr. 100 percent -- no such thing as failure

Palin, lawmakers to revisit energy relief

Gov. Sarah Palin will call the Legislature into a special session this summer meant to provide Alaskans some relief from the soaring cost of energy.

Exxon seeks $800 million

Exxon Mobil Corp. asked Monday that Alaska pay $800 million in damages, claiming the state breached a deal when it revoked gas and oil leases on a North Slope oil field.

Computer glitch stalls Ice Classic results

Organizers of the Nenana Ice Classic still aren't ready to announce how many people guessed the minute the ice broke up on the Tanana River. Their computer had "an issue."

Anchorage firefighters douse flareups early Tuesday morning on a fire at a multi-unit building on East 41st Court.

Firefighter douse flareups Tuesday morning on East 41st Court.

Firefighters battle early morning blaze

Anchorage firefighters early this morning were attacking a blaze complicated by leaking natural gas at a multi-unit dwelling in the 6200 block of East 41st Court. Three people reportedly were sent to Alaska Regional Hospital.

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The site for news in the Mat-Su, updated frequently from the ADN newsroom in Wasilla.

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Restaurant rankings

Find out how your favorite eatery held up to inspection.

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WWII airplane

Images and sounds of the beautiful old AT-6D Texan.

Arts scene: (5/9/08)

Weapons of Mass Defense by Da-ka-xeen Mehner.

Da-ka-xeen Mehner uses dagger and mask forms from Tlingit culture to explore the challenges and identities of a man balancing cultures, lifestyles and more.

Don't break 'the rules'

A mojito is refreshing, but ordering one could be rude. If you've been drinking cheap brews all night and someone offers to buy your next one, it's not cool to switch to a higher-priced beverage.

Here are some bar-specific codes compiled from my research and observation. Consider this a refresher as the summer party season approaches.

Feel the beet

The Red Beet owner Sally Koppenberg prepares salads of fresh pears, beets and scallions recently to accompany the Tuscan bean soup featured on the day's menu. Don't expect a burger and fries at Koppenberg's new cafe. Instead you'll find one or two daily menu options made from creative, fresh ingredients.

It's hard not to fall in love with The Red Beet before any food hits the plate.

What Happens in Vegas

Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher star as strangers who unwittingly end up as bride and groom in this comedy. When one of them strikes it rich after playing the other person's coin, the pair gets married. But all's fair in love and war--and Las Vegas--as each of them tries to get the money.

So much Sandoval

Arturo Sandoval

Jazz trumpet giant Arturo Sandoval, a protege of Dizzy Gillespie, brings his Latin-influenced mix of jazz, classical, rock and Caribbean music to town Saturday courtesy of the Anchorage Concert Association.

Help beautify the outdoors

Now that winter snow has melted, an array of ugly garbage can be seen along most highways and some trails. Help bring back nature without all the nasty trash during Anchorage's citywide cleanup initiative. The official effort, which includes free bags and dumping, continues through Saturday.

Taking part in the not - so - glamorous act of spring-cleaning the dog yard the other day, I thought, "This is not a good time to be a musher."

Born and Bred

Iron Man

Love Songs

Nature's bounty
Kincaid Elementary third graders Trevor Smith, left, and Kota Ainuu tap a birch tree during a recent exercise with forestry coordinator Matt Weaver.

Using a rubber mallet, Matt Weaver gently hammered the plastic tap into a half-inch hole in a birch tree at Kincaid Elementary School.

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Girdwood Meadows

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Poll: Favorite fish

Alaskans love to fish, but what species do they prefer to chase?

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Slush Cup

Check out images from the wild and goofy event to cap off the ski and snowboard season.

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Knitters make personal statement about peace, justice

Gwen McGrew, Marie Leonard and Patty Burbridge make children's blankets   at Newport Beach Plaza Retirement Community in Newport Beach, Calif. The women donate the blankets to needy children through Afghans for Afghans.

I have found that our fellow needle enthusiasts are far from quiet when it comes to politics.

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Teen talent contest

Enter a teen with talent in music, dance, theater, or visual arts and they could win a Nintendo DS Lite or iPod.

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Farmers Markets

Where to find farmer's markets around the state.

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Tattoo you

Check out a gallery of our readers' body art.

EDITORIAL

Fair pay, fair play

Equal pay for equal work should be bedrock principle of American life. Give us legislation to get there.

OPINION: PODCAST

Joe Contraire returns

He pans ADN's Withering Heights, the satirical saga of the conflict between Sarah the Hot and Lyda the Hammer.

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Withering Heights

An ongoing audio series starring Alaska's finest politicians, where you get to write the chapters.

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