Recent births

Recent births at Barlett Regional Hospital:

• On Nov. 12, a son, Rader Lee Evens, weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces, was born to Carynne Pullar-Evens and Dave Evens of Petersburg.

• On Nov. 17, a daughter, Isabel Sage Richins-Munoz, weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces, was born to Bethany Richins-Munoz and Jared Richins of Juneau.

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