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A vehicle sits in a ditch along Thane Road after the driver fell asleep on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. The driver was taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Car crashes on Thane Road after driver falls asleep

There was nobody else in the car.

Eaglecrest Ski Area postpones opening day to Dec. 8

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Eaglecrest Ski Area postpones opening day to Dec. 8

It’s too warm outside.

Police search for shooter puts middle school in ‘stay put’ mode

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Police search for shooter puts middle school in ‘stay put’ mode

School’s security measure was precautionary, police say.

Alaska Marine Lines to expand service to Arctic ports

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Alaska Marine Lines to expand service to Arctic ports

Expansion comes through an agreement with Bowhead Transport.

Tlingit elder Marie Olson smiles at the Salvation Army’s annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 at Hangar on the Wharf. (Courtesy Photo | Salvation Army)

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Community involvement again high at annual meal

The Salvation Army of Juneau served more than 500 meals at its annual Thanksgiving dinner.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

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Deadline pushed back for Planning Commission, hospital board applications

The deadline is now next week.

Bishop David, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church’s Diocese of Alaska, presents a certificate of appreciation to Patrick Kearney at the end of Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Chruch on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2015. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

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‘Dedicated servant of God’: Bishop honors St. Nicholas parishioner

Patrick Kearney helps keep downtown church running.

A crew from the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities installs chain-link fencing along the pedestrian walkway over the Douglas Bridge on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Pedestrian bridge crossing gets extra safety

The fencing stretches all the way across the bridge.

The Archipelago Lot on South Franklin Street on Friday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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City looking for bargain with downtown waterfront development

Collaboration is key to the project.

Hoonah Volunteer Fire Department firefighters battle a blaze at cabins in Hoonah on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Courtesy Photo | Hoonah Volunteer Fire Department)

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Gas explosion, boulder cause scares in Hoonah

It was a busy weekend for authorities.

Tlingit elder Paul Marks presents the Sayéik Sacred Site Memorial on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. The memorial, placed at Sayéik Gastineau Community School, is a tribute to the people who were buried in the Tlingit burial ground that was paved over for the road and school. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Memorial pays respect to Tlingit burial ground

It’s meant to connect ancestors with children.

Hoofs, chutes, neurology and no sign of slowing down

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Hoofs, chutes, neurology and no sign of slowing down

At 75, she continues to pursue her passions.

The Thane Ore House burns during a live fire training exercise on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

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End of an era: Three-decades old Thane Ore House razed in fire training exercise

Thane Ore House is officially no longer.

Photos: 2018 Public Market

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Photos: 2018 Public Market

Scenes from this year’s Public Market.

Tis the season in Douglas: Christmas tree ready to be lit up

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Tis the season in Douglas: Christmas tree ready to be lit up

It will be beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Douglas.

Marie Riley, a recovering alcoholic, receives congratulations and a cupcake after graduating from Juneau’s Therapeutic Court on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘Not going back’: Longtime alcoholic wows others with turnaround

She went from angry to inspirational.

Industrial Boulevard on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to repave the boulevard and add a sidewalk. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Locations on Douglas Highway, Industrial Boulevard getting facelifts

Construction could take place next year for both.

Police ID Thanksgiving shooting suspect

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Police ID Thanksgiving shooting suspect

The victim is in stable condition.

An SUV sits on its side after colliding with a concrete planter at the corner of Seward Street and Second Street on Thursday, Jan 18. The driver and sole passenger were taken to the hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening. (Courtesy photo | Jessie Herman-Haywood)

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Driver in downtown rollover faces felony charge

His blood-alcohol level was four times the legal limit.

Courtney Manger, co-owner of the Foggy Mountain Shop, uses marshmallows as snowflakes as she decorates her Franklin Street store for Black Friday sales on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Businesses prepare for holiday shopping season

Head downtown for free donuts.