Best of the Marianas

American Pizza and Grill: The cool kids grub hub

Facade of American Pizza & Grill in Garapan When it comes to over-the-top, craveable burger creations, American Pizza and Grill is establishing itself as the hotspot for Saipan’s young, adventurous eaters. This isn’t just any burger joint; the kitchen manager takes inspiration from …
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Bow down to Saipan’s patty perfection

All hail the mighty hamburger patty, that beautiful grilled and grounded meat disc that is the building block for burger greatness. But we’re not just talking basic burger buns here – we’re celebrating the deliciously over-the-top, towering handhelds that reign supreme on Saipan. …
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Moms spill their most prized presents

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

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

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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My Mom’s Story contest highlights island mothers

The My Mom’s Story contest just completed this week, and thanks to the heartfelt essays submitted by our young readers, six moms are celebrated for their love and caring ahead of Mother’s Day on May 12. Contestants from CNMI elementary, middle, and high schools were asked to use clear, concise writ…
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No Turning Back

Zihan (Jacob) Wang and Haixia Lu “开弓没有回头箭” (kai gong mei you hui tou jian). This is a phrase mentioned not only once but many times over. My mother, who is the closest person to us besides God in this world, can give up everything for us. For us, she gave up her dreams. For us, she no longer…
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Mom’s Superhero Moment

Hermas Wyette Chase N. Olngellel and Cecile Katricia P. Nogis The day my mom became a superhero is a day I will never forget. I found myself locked in a room, feeling scared and helpless. Despite trying everything she could, my mom couldn’t open the door. That’s when she decided to do s…
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