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Fuel Shipment May Be Able Get To Nome

Nome's shoreline on December 1st was lined with large chunks of sea ice. Photo by David Dodman.
Nome's shoreline on December 1st was lined with large chunks of sea ice. Photo by David Dodman.

The shipping season may not be over in Nome.  Delta Western’s delivery of 1.6 million gallons of fuel was delayed by the storm and stopped by thick ice earlier this month.   But Nome residents woke up to see the Coast Guard’s only functioning ice breaker–the Healy- anchored near town.  Delta Western is now trying to figure out if a marine delivery is still possible.

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Ben Matheson is a contributor with the Alaska Public Radio Network.