Alaska News December 01-03, 2024

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Must Read Alaska: Passings: ‘Motorcycle Mary’ McGee, legendary racer born in Juneau who went on to make racing history

Mary McGee (née Connor; December 12, 1936 – November 27, 2024) was an American motorsport racing pioneer. She was the first woman to compete in motorcycle road racing and motocross events in the United States. Starting out as a sports car racer, she competed in motorcycle road racing and motocross from 1960 to 1976, then began competition again in 2000 in vintage motocross events. Her last race was in 2012.[1] In 2013, McGee was named an FIM Legend for her pioneering motorcycle racing career.[2] She was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2018. Mary McGee passed away on November 27, 2024. She was 87 years old.[3]

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RBHS will pause its monthly meeting schedule during December. The next meeting will be at 7 pm Thursday, Jan. 23 in the Seward Museum.
Mark your calendars for the next Thursdays: Our History program led by Sue McClure and Carol Hatch who will share their memories of Seward Schools. Audience participation is encouraged at the Thursday, Feb. 20 event.

 
 
 
 

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KUCB: Unalaska School District considers tightening student cellphone policies and more ->
 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: Man arrested after 90-mile chase with troopers that went through Delta Junction and more ->

 
 
 
 
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Common Ground Alaska: We’re Launching a Magazine and need writers
 
 
 
 

Apologies for the ADN Paywall
By David James, ADN: Book review: Filled with fantasy and rigorous historical detail, ‘Meridian’ is a rare Alaska literary feat