Alaska events change focus as sky lantern ban begins

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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Releasing Chinese lanterns will no longer be an option for Alaska residents to celebrate their cause of choosing.
The Juneau Empire reports a statewide ban on the sky lanterns went into effect May 19.
Organizers of events such as “Shedding Light,” which was centered on releasing the lanterns to support foster and adoption children, are now brainstorming other ways to keep their tradition moving forward.
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