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2015: Wrangell’s year in review

One of the top stories here in 2015 was the opening of a large gold and copper mine up the Stikine River in British Columbia. And a new ferry started running between Wrangell, Petersburg and Coffman Cove on Prince of Wales Island.

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Magpie & Squid sets up shop for one month

A Wrangell artist who creates fused glass artwork and jewelry has been a fixture at community markets and bazaars in town. But this December, Magpie and Squid owner Kris Reed decided to open a store for just one month to sell her artwork and teach art classes.

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WMC looks for solution to slow cash flow

Wrangell Medical Center board members heard Wednesday that the hospital’s cash flow is slowing down. But Wrangell Medical Center is in far better financial shape than it was at this time last year.

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City Park gets a new log carving

On the beach at City Park, a large log with “Wrangell” carved into it has become a favorite spot for family photos. And the chainsaw carver who made that sign returned to Wrangell this week, and carved “Alaska” into a smaller log to go along with it.

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