ADN by Alex DeMarban.  Oil production has begun at ExxonMobil’s Point Thomson field near the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a complex project that became a reality after decades of failed attempts by the company and court fights with the state. ExxonMobil announced the news on Friday.   More here: https://www.adn.com/article/20160422/after-decades-failed-attempts-oil-production-begins-point-thomson