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15 German-inspired dishes that taste like they were cooked with beer and pride

Brats, pork, cabbage, potatoes, pretzels, and mustard give these 15 German-inspired dishes their old-world feel, with beer used only where the recipe actually calls for it.The post 15 German-inspired dishes that taste like they were cooked with beer and pride…

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Over a third of fans actually believe their rituals affect the game

Over a third (34%) of American football fans believe their game-day routines influence the outcome of a game. A recent survey of 2,000 football fans revealed that another 32% of fans aren’t sure if their rituals influence the outcome, but…

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Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan to include Cascade Point regardless of public input, DOT official says

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities intends to include the controversial Cascade Point Ferry Terminal in its finalized 20-year regional plan, but encouraged public comments on how that happens.

A public comment period on the Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan is open until Oct. 19.

Jill Melcher, planning chief of the Southcoast Region for DOT&PF, said every comment is recorded and responded to. She said the team also discusses whether they should make a…

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Planning commission candidate says encroachment issues already resolved

Planning commission candidate Erika Merklin says an encroachment issue she has been criticized for has already been resolved. 

Ahead of Tuesday’s election, residents Don Turner Jr. and Jaret Grant wrote letters to the editor of the Chilkat Valley News arguing against Merklin’s planning commission candidacy due to the encroachment issue. 

“The discovery that a significant portion of Merklin’s residence encroaches onto adjoining property is a serious matter, particularly for someone seeking another term on the…

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Complaint says “I voted” prizes break state law; group says APOC approved them

A local group has changed an election day promotion that faced an allegation of violating state elections law. 

Resident Sheri Loomis submitted a complaint to local and state officials Wednesday alleging violations by Citizens for Haines, an independent expenditure group active in the past three years’ local elections. 

This year, the group has organized and publicized a program offering free prizes from local businesses to residents with “I voted” stickers on election day. The program…

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Exclusive: Group says FDA’s proposed food additive safety rule ‘toothless’

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Food and Drug administration has proposed a rule that aims to close a long-neglected regulatory food safety loophole, but consumer advocates warn the effort amounts to a “regulatory mirage.”

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15 Halloween party recipes that bring the fright and the flavor

These 15 Halloween party recipes cover spooky sweets, hot dips, smoky wings, snack boards, and mummy dogs, giving you a mix of playful bites and filling savory food.The post 15 Halloween party recipes that bring the fright and the flavor…

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17 vintage picks worth making when you want dinner to feel like a memory

These 17 vintage recipes cover casseroles, Southern classics, old-fashioned sides, skillet dinners, and retro desserts for nights when familiar flavors sound better than anything new.The post 17 vintage picks worth making when you want dinner to feel like a memory…

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13 dutch oven recipes made for damp, drizzly nights spent indoors

Rainy evenings call for a heavy pot on the stove. These 13 Dutch oven recipes bring beef, chicken, shrimp, curry, soup, pasta, bread, and slow-simmered sauces to nights spent indoors.The post 13 dutch oven recipes made for damp, drizzly nights…