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‘Bolt from the Blue’ film features Homer
“The Office” star Kate Flannery cast in feature film produced in Homer.
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On the strawberry patch: Memories of old-fashioned doughnuts
My recipe is for old-fashioned doughnuts, and since I make these maybe twice a year, I don’t skimp…
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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: October is here again
The days are shorter. We are losing nearly six minutes a day. It’s getting colder.
Life
Resilience of the Dora, part 2
The S.S. Dora touched lives on and became part of the history of the Kenai Peninsula and Southcentral…
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Alaska SeaLife Center to Alaskans: We’re still here for you
You rallied and kept us alive. Today, we’re writing to say thank you.
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On the strawberry patch: The comfort of tomato soup
When I was very young, my mother would make me tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches on days…
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Resilience of the Dora, part 1
The Dora traveled from the West Coast to Southeast Alaska, to Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet, to…
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Peatlands exhibit at Pratt merges art and conservation
The exhibit caps a yearslong effort to identify a locally sustainable way to reduce or capture carbon emissions
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On the strawberry patch: Sharing a harvest feast
Chuseok, a traditional Korean harvest festival, dates to antiquity and pays homage to Korea’s ancient farming roots.
Life
Roll ‘em: DocFest returns for 17th year
Homer Documentary Film Festival returns with COVID-19 precautions and a solid line up of films.
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On the strawberry patch: Chubby bites of goodness
Pan-fried and steamed tofu and vegetable dumplings take patience and practice.
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Unhinged Alaska: The inside story regarding moose
Moose derive their name from the Native American word, “Moswa,” meaning “twig eater.”
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‘Recover’ brings Burning Basket back to Spit
Basket in a time of pandemic will seek to rebuild community, organizer says.
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On the strawberry patch: When life gives you puff pastry … make lemon curd
By my own necessity I have become resourceful, adaptable and a creative problem-solver.
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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: The final frontier
I never once even considered that in my lifetime it might be possible to exist in outer space…
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Preserving the past with felt: Ruth Ost Towner
Ruthie untwists her thread, straightens her shoulders, reaches for a cup of coffee, and calculates her felt-making outcome.
