Mary Martin

It would appear that more people are becoming involved with their communities, a movement, and volunteer organizations.

Sealaska Heritage Foundation at the end of March made apt first use of the clan house in the new Walter Soboleff Center: as a place to focus on children for a new three-year pre-literacy and school readiness program, Baby Raven Reads.

The Yakutat-born Mary Goddard left the state to pursue her film dreams. She's back in Sitka now, as a videographer for "Coast Guard Alaska."

A 9-year-old Juneau girl got some international attention for her creative talents Thursday. Anna Graceman -- that's her stage name -- played the piano and sang an original song on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."