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Windy Wagner: Breath of fresh air or just a blowhard? (Part 3)
The conclusion of a three-part story about the life of the man most people knew as “Windy”
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On the Screen: ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ together spark excitement at the cinema
The double feature, despite or perhaps because of how silly it is, totally worked
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Windy Wagner: Breath of fresh air or just a blowhard? (Part 2)
By most accounts, Charles “Windy” Wagner was an energetic, boisterous storyteller who entertained his listeners
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On the Screen: Nolan disappoints in 2002’s ‘Insomnia’
In preparation of Nolan’s latest cinematic feat, “Oppenheimer,” some friends and I have been rewatching past films
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Local, national talent ready for Salmonfest
Represented among the talent are local acts like Blackwater Railroad Company, Medium Build and the Hope Social Club
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Kenai Art Center celebrates 50 years of Kenai Potters Guild
Since 1973, in a studio space adjacent to the Kenai Art Center, members of the Kenai Potters Guild…
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Rock’N the Ranch delivers promised energy
Ahead of the start of the Seventh Annual Rock’N the Ranch at the Rusty Ravin, co-owner and organizer…
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Windy Wagner: Breath of fresh air or just a blowhard? (Part 1)
Most folks seemed to enjoy Charles A. Wagner. They appreciated his hospitality and generosity, his stories and good…
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Off the Shelf: ‘Passion’ begets fulfillment in personal story by local author
When I talked to retired teacher and local author Charlie Stephens about his book, “Passion Over Pain,” in…
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Spice up seafood with jjamppong
I have recently formed an uneasy truce with the spider who lives in my laundry room. I always…
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Medical establishment comes to Homer — Part 3
In early spring 1965, there were loose ends to tie up …
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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Regular or unleaded?
Writer’s note: Time for a summer rerun. This column was first run in August 2011. The more things…
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On the Screen: ‘Nimona’ challenges rigid systems, celebrates individuality
In a futuristic fantasy setting, two unlikely allies are forced together — a heroic knight framed for murder…
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Adventurous chicken tikka masala
From the time he was big enough to sit in our special backpack, we’ve been taking him to…
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Medical establishment comes to Homer — Part 2
It was normal for Dr. John Fenger to receive phone calls when someone in Homer needed medical attention.
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Unhinged Alaska: Here we go again
Although we’ve been through what seems like epoch weeks of dark and threatening skies shedding showers like triggered…