Dermot Cole
Dermot Cole is a longtime columnist for the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner and author of five books, four of them about Alaska history. He writes a daily general interest column in the local section of the newspaper, writing about everything from politics to community events.
New Yorker critic places Adams at forefront of American experimental music
Published May 17, 2008
It was surprising to find a story in The New Yorker magazine in which a prominent music critic manages to mention John Luther Adams, the Alaska Goldpanners, Fred Meyer, Gordon Wright, John Haines, the Fairbanks Symphony and the University of Alaska Museum of the North within the same tale.
American Heart Association expects 1,500 walkers for weekend fundraiser
Published May 16, 2008
It should be easy to pick broadcaster Dick Olson out of the crowd at the 2008 Fairbanks Heart Walk Saturday.
Law enforcement groups plan to honor fallen officers at Thursday gathering
Published May 14, 2008
To celebrate Police Memorial Day, members of local law enforcement agencies are gathering outside the Fairbanks Police Department on Thursday at 9 a.m.
Hospice volunteers seek plant donations to nurture spring sale at greenhouse
Published May 13, 2008
With daylight hours undergoing the annual spring stretch, local gardeners are getting plant happy.
Denali Elementary first-graders attack aliens taking root at Creamer’s Field
Published May 12, 2008
Not to be sensationalistic about this, but the Denali Elementary School first-graders plant to attack aliens today.
Fairbanks man wins ‘ultimate PC’ in national computer magazine contest
Published May 11, 2008
Bill Gibson entered the PC World “Dream PC Contest,” in which the editors planned to give away the “biggest, baddest, best PC.”
No mystery here: Private eye John Straley to give keynote address at UAF
Published May 10, 2008
John Straley will sign copies of his new book, “The Big Both Ways,” today from 2-4 p.m. at Gulliver’s Books on College Road.
Community cleanup provides golden opportunity to turn trash into cash
Published May 9, 2008
Cleanup Week combines an opportunity for financial gain with natural resource development, two of the old standbys in Alaska.
Riverboat Discovery floats out of drydock as crews prepare for spring cruises
Published May 6, 2008
The Riverboat Discovery floated off the drydock for the season Sunday, an intricate operation in which 90,000 gallons of water were pumped into and then out of the unique landing on the Chena River.
Hallberg’s legacy includes introducing young people to wonders of fly fishing
Published May 5, 2008
Fly fisherman Jerry Hallberg had a generous spirit and believed in passing along his knowledge of the outdoors to kids.
Palin takes reasonable approach in asking legislators to identify top priorities
Published May 4, 2008
Message to legislators or would-be legislators: If you can’t set priorities, you are in the wrong business.
Hoping to strike the right balance, unicyclist heads north toward Prudhoe Bay
Published May 3, 2008
I mentioned to Mike Welch on Thursday that his plan to ride a unicycle to Prudhoe Bay might best be attempted in June or July.
Smith Lake ice capade tells me that just maybe winter is nearing an end
Published May 2, 2008
In retrospect, I should not have listened to Bill Husby.
Oil price surge shows need to diversify fuel sources for local electric supply
Published April 29, 2008
There may be some folks at the GVEA annual meeting this evening who are angry about what’s happened to electric rates, which are 70 percent higher than five years ago.
After Chena River runners, Woodriver prepares to host rummaging crowd
Published April 28, 2008
The Chena River runners, perhaps 1,000 of them or more, will set off on the 5-kilometer rite of spring Saturday from Woodriver Elementary School at 10 a.m.
