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Some amazing things are happening in Juneau for young teens

Building social connections and opportunities for Juneau’s young people is one of the five focus or goal areas…

Michael Bangs, pictured in 2015. (Facebook)

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Late Petersburg man named Fisherman of the Year

United Fishermen of Alaska, the state’s largest organization for commercial fishermen, has posthumously named Michael Bangs of Petersburg…

Author Daniel Lee Henry. Courtesy image.

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‘Across the Shaman’s River’ details John Muir’s relationship with the Tlingits

When Daniel Lee Henry moved up to Haines in the 80s, he had no intention of embarking on…

Above: “A Monarch of the Forest in Harness” view looking northeast in Skagway. Photo taken in April 1900 by Harrie Clay Barley. Image courtesy of the National Park Service, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Cynthia Taylor Collection, KLGO MR-17-1687.

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Southeast in Sepia: Carnation the moose and other animals of the gold rush

Humans have been using animals as pets, beasts of burden, and food probably for as long as we…

First Friday: May the Fourth be with you

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First Friday: May the Fourth be with you

May the Fourth be with you tea tasting 60 Degrees Coffee and Tea 2 Marine Way suite 120…

A non-authentic totem pole in front of a gallery in Sitka.Vivian Mork Y&

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Planet Alaska: The tourists are coming

Tourist season is almost among us. We begin to prepare for the arrival of the ships and the…

Rhonda Ross and Rodney Kednrick. Image courtesy of Juneau Jazz & Classics.

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Juneau Jazz & Classics brings Rhonda Ross, Eroica Trio, and other headliners

It’s that time of year when stubborn patches of snow finally melt, flocks of birds return north, and…

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Your Local Elks Lodge

I am writing to make you aware of some things going on in your town that you and…

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Local early childhood champion receives Skolnik award

Juneau early childhood education advocate Joy Lyon has been selected as the 2018 Sandra J. Skolnik Public Policy…

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Jorden Nigro named ‘Afterschool Superhero’

Jorden Nigro does not sit around and wait for things to happen — she makes things happen. That…

Pastor Daniel Wiese

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What do we do with those “If only I had …” statements of regrets?

How many times have we said, “If only I had …” You fill in the blanks. If only…

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Say It Right!

When the kids were small we used to read them bedtime stories — often the same story night…

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Fountains of youth

Myths and legends abound concerning magical waters that restore youthful appearances and sometimes might increase longevity. Over 2,000…

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Proposals due for joint fish, game board

The deadline to submit proposals to change how Alaska’s Fish Board and Board of Game advisory committees operate…

Crested auklets are sea birds with a tangerine scent. (Courtesy Photo | Hector Douglas)

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Bird feathers and the smell of tangerines

Millions of Alaska birds nest on rocky emerald islands seen by few people other than ship captains. One…

Photo by Victoria Bilsborough on Unsplash.

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What’s Happening the week of April 25-May 1

Raincountry Flyfishers meeting, Wednesday, April 25, 7 p.m., Thunder Mountain High School Library. Gary Sedgwick, David Athern, and…

A.C. Dearden holds up the message in a bottle with Clarence Strait behind her. Tara Neilson | For the Capital City Weekly

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Alaska for Real: Message in a bottle – the return

We thought it would be a good day for bird watching and beachcombing, even though it was overcast…

Anna McDowell dances the role of Myrtha in “Giselle” at the Juneau Dance Theatre. Richard McGrail | For the Capital City Weekly

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Juneau Dance Theatre presents annual “Spring Showcase”

Juneau Dance Theatre (JDT) presents its annual “Spring Showcase” at the Juneau Douglas High School Auditorium April 27-28.…

“Be Prepared” graphic novel by Vera Brosgol. Courtesy image.

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‘Be Prepared’ — a Q&A with graphic novelist Vera Brosgol

Mini-Con brings together many talented artists, and this year, Vera Brosgol comes with her latest graphic novel “Be…

Photo by freestocks.org on Unsplash.

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What’s Happening the week of May 2-8

Wednesday Watercolor Exploration, first Wednesday every month, 6-8 p.m., the Canvas. Taught by Patti Hutchens-Jouppi. All materials provided…