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Naturalist Jack Calvin’s “Square-rigged” returns to shelves
After years of being out of print, a book by naturalist Jack Calvin is making a comeback thanks to…
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Writers’ Weir: Summer Solstice
The sun God beams her rays on earth Creating dancing shadows People flourish with reborn mirth Singing with…
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Sitka Summer Music Festival: Classical music in ‘the crown jewel of Alaska’
The Sitka Summer Musical Festival has big dreams and they are taking actions to make them come true.…
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Beach greens make a wonderful edible
Some wild foods are easy to nibble as you walk trails or meander the tide line. Snacks that…
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Slugs (the mollusc kind)
The slug season is upon us, it seems. I recently pulled the first little brown slug off one…
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“Blue Ticket” play focuses on Juneau history, LGBTQ rights
In honor of Pride month, there will be a live reading of an original play about a piece…
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Douglas shows its red, white and blue for Flag Day
Thank you all Douglas residents, business and organizations for flying out country’s flag, Wednesday, June 14. Over 60…
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Bartlett Regional Hospital Foundation’s Wildlife Cruise a big success
Bartlett Regional Hospital Foundation directors, staff and volunteers thank Allen Marine for its generous support of the Foundation’s…
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Forgiving God
It might seem absurd to think of forgiving God. Forgiveness, in our minds, often involves forgiving someone for…
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Get out and look out!
Hi, Juneau! I’m going to break with form just a bit this time, to tell you how I…
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The Story Sharer: This Day in Juneau History
On this day in Juneau history, I, Tasha Elizarde, reached the day of my final “This Day in…
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Recent births
Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital: • On June 6, a daughter, Raina Pearl Bailey, weighing 6 pounds…
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Student recognitions
• David W. Crossman from Juneau received a Juris Doctor degree from the Albany Law School on May…
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Drama on the home pond
A great ruckus arose on my pond, one afternoon in early June, while I was leisurely scribbling, comfortable…
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Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Southeast Alaska
Reader-submitted images of Mother Nature in Southeast Submit your wild shots: The Empire Outdoors page is looking for…
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A wilderness feel along an industrial path
GOLD RUN CREEK — This clear waterway running through boreal swampland marks the farthest Cora and I will…
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The language of summer
Communication is everything. Being able to make yourself understood clearly is at the base of all good relationships.…
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Weeds: The nemesis of gardening
After an empowering afternoon of watching Wonder Woman, I faced the ever-present task of weeding my plot. No…
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The fainting of Princess Maksutova
Anniversaries of major historic events offer unique opportunities to reexamine and challenge our long-held beliefs surrounding those momentous…
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Capturing the light: Juneau photographer Frank Lynn Pierce
Longtime Juneau resident Frank Lynn Pierce is an accomplished photographer, featuring landscapes, animals and bits of history. He…