ANCHORAGE — Gregory Golodoff spent most of his years on a quiet Alaska island, living an ordinary life, managing a co-op store, fishing for crab and serving as the village council president. But Golodoff’s recent death at the age of 84 has reopened a chapter of American history and stirred up memories of a long-forgotten Japanese invasion that prompted the only World War II battle on North American soil.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Thanksgiving is over and done with, and Christmas music is already filling up the radio stations and your local grocery store. The Black Friday insanity may have died down as well, but that doesn’t mean there’s an end in sight yet to the holiday shopping! Coming up very soon is the annual Nutcracker Faire, with booths and tables galore of all kinds of goods and crafts that would make perfect gifts for your loved ones. While you’re at it, don’t forget to get your tickets for the annual Nutcracker Ballet, opening this weekend! For more details on other activities and celebratory events fast approaching, take a look at these Best Bets!