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In celebrating Alaska's 50th anniversary of statehood this Independence Day, the Douglas Fourth of July Committee chose a lifelong Douglas resident - and the first Miss Alaska - as its Grand Marshal.

The Grand Marshall of the Juneau 4th of July Parade will be Romer Derr, an active community member, business owner and ringer of the original bell at the July 4, 1959, statehood celebration.

Our kids are living under tremendous pressure. If the stress only came from what kind of bike to ride or whether or not to sleep in on Saturday, it wouldn't be so bad. But it's a little more complicated than that.

Joanna Bradford and Timothy Reed, both of Juneau, were married June 20, 2009, at Adlersheim Wilderness Lodge in Juneau. A reception followed.

The end of a music era will climax in the early hours of the Fourth of July as former Juneau one-man dance band Wisconsin Slim exits the stage for a final time.

The only prerequisite for participating in Perseverance Theatre's Summer Theatre Arts Rendezvous (STAR) program is a willingness to put your heart into the experience, says Director of Education Shona Strauser. Shy kids, gregarious kids, inexperienced and experienced, all can - and do - find their place and flourish.

Where to begin?