Abundance of Tussock Moth Caterpillars Observed in Nome Area
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Large populations of caterpillars have been observed in the Nome area this month, and experts have identified them as rusty tussock moth caterpillars, a high concentration of which is uncommon for this part of Alaska.
With ‘Summit,’ Nome-Area Ranch Hopes to Interest Youth in Reindeer Herding
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Midnite Sun Reindeer ranch owners Ann and Bruce Davis held their third annual Reindeer Youth Summit earlier this month to teach the value of an age-old industry in the Bering Strait region.