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Atang and Other Filipino Superstitions

A Viewpoint from a Local Born Filipino Whenever the Evangelista clan gathers at my 93 year old Mom’s home on South Papa Avenue in Kahului (the pink house), my Mom insists that before we eat or drink anything, we have...

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Without Health, You Are Nothing

Bernard Paet’s New Lease on Life. In 1946, Zacarias Paet, and his fellow Sakadas, toiled the fields for many hours. Hardworking and dedicated, they enjoyed a simple diet with mainstays of rice, vegetables and fish. But they were robust and...

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Buses, Buzzers Bells and Books

Back to School in 2017. As teachers and administrators of Maui’s schools prepared for the imminent opening of the 2017–2018 school year, hundreds of parents faced transportation challenges for their youngsters. The State had awarded a new school bus contract...

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Housing Crisis Hurts Maui’s Working Families

If you are looking to buy or rent an affordably-priced home on Maui, well good luck as you are probably one of the thousands of Maui’s families looking for the same opportunity just to find a decent shelter for their...

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It All Started With a Dream

In April 1990, Erlinda Ceria Rosario had a slight dilemma. After twenty years as a McDonald’s employee, Erlinda sat in her office, strategizing how to convince her family to move to Maui to become the new franchise owner of the...

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Pomp and Circumstance:

Graduation Ceremonies Mark the Beginning This past month, over a thousand high school Seniors in the County of Maui marched to Pomp and Circumstance, a song composed in 1901, with lyrics written in 1902 to celebrate the coronation of King...

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