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Sitka celebrates sunny Fourth of July
Sitka celebrates sunny Fourth of July

Sitkans who came downtown to celebrate Independence Day were rewarded with glorious weather. But there were other things to love about the Fourth of July.

Childbirth injures women in Ethiopia
Childbirth injures women in Ethiopia

In much of the developing world, childbirth is a risky undertaking. More than 100,000 women every year suffer injuries that leave them incontinent and alone.

Inmates and guide dogs grow together
Inmates and guide dogs grow together

At a women’s correctional facility in Connecticut, inmates train assistance dogs for the blind and physically disabled. And everyone benefits.