Arts & Entertainment
What’s Happening
Events and Exhibitions ■ The Performing Arts Society announces the return of popular Alaskan violinist Linda Rosenthal, who…
Arts & Entertainment
Reeling it in: ‘Zootopia’ shows depth, complexity – and fun
“Zootopia” Walt Disney Studios 1 hour, 48 minutes I have a feeling the early part of the 21st…
Life
Recipes 3.9
RECIPES 3.9 IRRESISTIBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIES My good friend Shirley De Vault gave me this excellent recipe to put…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: Gail’s green dress
St. Patrick’s, 1964 Poudre Canyon, Colorado We moved to Poudre Canyon in the spring of 1964. We…
Life
Microwave eggplants
For best results, microwave eggplants one at a time. They will take about 6 minutes each to cook,…
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Bakes seafood with stuffed eggplants
Eggplant stuffed with crab and shrimp is especially toothsome, but feel free to use any combination of seafood…
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The right stuff for Lent
For the faithful who observe the Lenten season by refraining from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday…
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Getting fired up
April is shaping up to be an abnormally hot month for the Kenai Peninsula, and area agencies are…
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Mushers set off, Iditarod begins
WILLOW, Alaska — The world’s most famous sled dog race began Sunday, with mushers leaving the town of…
Life
Community News and Notes
Carolyn Knackstedt accepted to WWAMI School of Medicine Carolyn Knackstedt has been accepted to the University of Washington…
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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Catching up with ‘the kids’
This Fall and Winter have been out of the ordinary for Hubby and me. Our regular schedule and…
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Learning for Life: Protein power
Protein seems to be a popular buzzword these days. Advertisements for powders, bars and shakes surround us. With…
Life
Kumquat: an unusual potted citrus bearing edible fruit
Cold and snowy winters agree with me just fine. Still, as a northern gardener, my mouth waters and…
Life
Snow biking inspires new winter trail options
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Snowshoers and snow bikers appear to be forging a relationship that could expand the…
Life
Refuge Notebook: Why do bears wake up in winter?
Last week, during yet another winter meltdown on the Kenai Peninsula, I heard three stories about bears on…
Life
An Outdoor View: Dead people
As I lurch and groan through the so-called golden years, I find myself thinking more and more about…
Life
Voices of Faith: When the trials of life come
Loss, grief, pain and good-byes are all a part of life. In our culture today there is little…
Life
Church news
Star of the North observes Lent Star of the North Lutheran Church at 216 North Forest Drive in…
Arts & Entertainment
The Bookworm Sez: ‘Before I Forget’ an unforgettable read
You can’t remember what you came into the room for. That happens with disturbing frequency. Forgetting your glasses,…
Arts & Entertainment
Making Faces
Have an old boat or outbuilding? Gemma Amorelli may offer to paint it. Not with industrial or house…