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2024

Beyond Speech

May 10, 2024
Loly Ledesma Sanchez My mom always told me how ugly her hands were. How her fingers were too thick, her palms too calloused, her skin too veiny, and her hands too wrinkly. Sometimes she’d sit and stare at her hands, looking at them from her palm to her nails. Her eyes seemed indifferent, but I knew…
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Moms spill their most prized presents

May 10, 2024
Forget fancy jewelry or extravagant spa days – for moms, the real treasures on Mother’s Day are the heartfelt, priceless gifts from their kids that money can’t buy. Variety asked two moms to spill the beans on the most cherished and memorable Mother’s Day presents they’…
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The other side of Kimberlyn Hinds

May 10, 2024
With daughter Sydney Hinds. While Kimberlyn Hinds has made headlines for her accomplished legal career, leadership roles like chairman of the Commonwealth Ports Authority, and her current run for US Congress Delegate, one important aspect of her life has gone largely untold – until now. Beyon…
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Raising Isaiah

May 10, 2024
Yulia and Isaiah A hard-working single mom Yulia Aleksenko is a single mother from Russia living in the CNMI. Raising her son Isaiah alone has not been easy. As a single parent, she has had to balance her job with taking care of Isaiah. “The biggest challenge is balancing work and my son,R…
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4/20 Letter from CNMICC Managing Director

April 19, 2024
“Happy 4/20, CNMI 🌿 As the Managing Director of the CNMI Cannabis Commission, I’m thrilled to celebrate this day with our community. Today isn’t just about enjoying cannabis; it’s also about recognizing the trails we’ve blazed towards responsible legalization and regulation. On this day, let…
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The Hook Up wants to hook it up on 4/20

April 19, 2024
AHEAD of 4/20, budtenders Courtney Nakazato and Mikel Johnson spoke to Variety about the top four strains available at The Hook Up that customers can enjoy as they celebrate cannabis’ unofficial holiday. Nakazato and Johson spoke to Variety on April 18, highlighting Super Secret, Hawaiian Rain, Car…
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First CNMI local pilot: Alex Hwang

April 5, 2024
Alex Hwang FOR most kids growing up on CNMI, becoming a pilot seems like a far-fetched dream. However, 23-year-old Alex Hwang’s dream has become a reality as the first local pilot to fly for Star Marianas Air in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Born and raised on the i…
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Star Marianas Air: Not your typical island airline

April 5, 2024
IF there is one word that can describe island living in Saipan, it’s resilience. For the past two decades, Saipan has endured recessions after garment factories closed, devastating typhoons like Soudelor and Yutu, COVID-19 restrictions, and a crippling tourism halt. Like bamboo, Saipan bent b…
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Star Marianas Air soars with 20% women pilots

April 5, 2024
Tarrah Davis “OKAY, folks, this is the shortest 10-minute flight in the world. Welcome aboard!” says Pilot Tarrah Davis with a smile as she prepares for take-off. Her welcome is warm, but her skills are ice cold – honed from over 1,100 hours of flight time.   Tarrah is one of thre…
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Star Marianas leaders shine

April 5, 2024
At the center, Donna Cabrera and Jose Cruz with the Accounting team in Tinian.  AT Star Marianas Airlines, the dedicated employees are the backbone of the company’s success. Two standout team members are Donna Cabrera, Operations Manager, and Jose “Joe” Cruz, General Manager. Donn…
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