Time for spring cleaning around the island

The snow around Wrangell has at last abated, temperatures are above freezing once again and spring is in the air.

Left behind in the sweep of this seasonal change, a winter’s worth of litter, rubbish and debris have reappeared along city streets and facilities, which several initiatives planned for this month hope to address.

First up, this Saturday Wrangell’s annual community cleanup is being organized at Evergreen Elementary School. The site will be a staging area and meeting point for volunteers through the morning. Starting at 8:30 a.m., bags and gloves will be ready for distribution, with...