Petersburg Community Corner
EarthTalk: Eco-Psychology
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I caught the tail end of a discussion about “ecopsychology” recently on the radio, something about the negative impacts of people not communing with nature...
Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Petersburg Election Information and Polling Places
This year promises to be one of the biggest elections ever. Even in areas that have been offering early voting, lines on Nov. 4th could be longer than normal, so...
EarthTalk: Where do lead-tainted toys that have been recalled end up?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There has been a lot of news about lead-tainted children’s toys being recalled. Where are these toys ending up and are they creating pollution problems there? --...
Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Petersburg in a Tough Market
It's pretty much accepted fact that a Alaska home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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Online Public Notices - Week of 10/27/2008
New Notices Posted 10/31/2008:
Procurement: Amendment 1 to IRFP 093-053-09 (Military &...
EarthTalk: Will the LED light bulb dethrone the compact fluorescent?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What’s the story with LED light bulbs that are reputed to be even more energy-efficient than compact fluorescents? -- T.E.
Perhaps the ultimate...
Back to School for Petersburg - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
Hey, Petersburg! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the schoolyear off right - and with more sanity - with the...
Read more...Online Public Notices - Week of 10/20/2008
New Notices Posted 10/24/2008:
Boards & Commissions:...
EarthTalk: Natural headache remedies
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Dear EarthTalk: Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led...
Online Public Notices - Week of 10/13/2008
New Notices Posted 10/17/2008:
Public Notices: ARLF Sale #08-02 (Natural Resources)
New...
Coping with the U.S. Financial Crisis
No doubt about it, the current economic situation in the US Financial Crisis is scary. But there are things each of us can do to protect ourselves and keep things from...
Online Public Notices - Week of 10/06/2008
New Notices Posted 10/10/2008:
Public Notices: Proposal to Renew the Air Quality Operating Permit, Golden Valley...
EarthTalk: Does inflating car tires with nitrogen help the environment?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? -- R.M.
Whether or not it...
Weekend Activities in and around Petersburg
Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...
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EarthTalk: Non-dairy milks
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There seems to be a large selection of soy and other non-dairy milks out there today, even right in the dairy sections of major supermarkets. Why should I opt for...
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