Over 4,000 bulbs illuminate live Christmas tree
First of the season snow the night before welcomed this year’s Hometown Holiday Kick-off and Christmas Tree lighting in Cordova, just hours after a 7.0 earthquake centered in Anchorage shook Southcentral Alaska.“Five, four, three, two, one!” counted down Cathy Renfeldt, executive director of the Cordova Chamber of Commerce, who stood with a megaphone on the steps of the Pioneer...
Poetry Corner: Little Shop of Horrors
By Joseph L. FuentesFor The Cordova Times Oreos are still goodBut at the end of the dayThey’re just nuggets of foodWith nothin’ to say… Drippin’ from a thornOf an Avocado Rose…With Love from, Orin…Comes this Cheeky little Prose… Sturdy, Heavy, Dull……I can be a little Slow…Harmless and GratefulJust so you know… I was Lost in ‘The Gutta…’Found in a Skid Row Spot Light…My...
2018 Year in Photos
From bears to boats, bulls and bustling new business, enjoy our 2018 year in photo review featuring some of our favorite moments, scenes and news.To view our Year in News, click here.
Cordova Arts & Pageants’ Stevie Wonder-themed concert brings 2018 to a close
A lively Stevie Wonder-themed concert had the crowd foot-tapping, singing and dancing all the way out into the walkways at North Star Theatre on Dec. 29.The Cordova Arts & Pageants got an early start on ringing in the new year with a holiday concert, “Wonders of Wonder”, by the Dan Mac Band featuring vocalist John “Pypes” Teamer.In the tribute...
Mt. Eyak Ski Area fires up for the season
With blue skies and cold temps, winter enthusiasts hit the slopes over the final days of Christmas vacation.Jan. 3 marked opening day of Mt. Eyak Ski Area, with the big hill in operation from noon to 3 p.m. and the rope tow running from 11 a.m. to dark. Operations manager Dave Branshaw and crew gave Mother Nature a little...
