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Chamber set schedules ■ The Soldotna and Kenai Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon…

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Rich Lowry: Ben Affleck’s Muslim problem

The latest episode of Bill Maher’s HBO show “Real Time” performed what was, in effect, an in-studio social…

Opinion

What others say: Military must do more to combat sexual assaults

The study was done in Los Angeles, but there is no reason to believe that its findings aren’t…

In this image released by 20th Century Fox, Ben Affleck, left, and Rosamund Pike appear in a scene from "Gone Girl." The film, based on the best-selling novel, releases Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Merrick Morton)

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Twist defines ‘Gone Girl’

“Gone Girl” 20th Century Fox 2 hour 25 minutes Thriller/Drama   “Gone Girl,” the new mystery from David…

You could just cry; laugh instead

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You could just cry; laugh instead

You could just cry. Nothing’s going right. You’re frustrated, out of patience, options, and energy. The camel’s back…

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Best Bets The KPC Showcase Series and 49 Writers present Don Rearden, author of “The Raven’s Gift,” and…

Arts & Entertainment

Poem: Round and About

Round and About By Norma Cooper, Soldotna I went to buy a map today So I can sit…

In this photo taken on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, Tamara Martz, exhibit and graphic designer at the University of Alaska Museum of the North, hangs wall boards in the background as a case including the Pillsbury Doughboy doll, California Raisins figurines and Mr. Peanut nut bowl is on display as the "Key Ingredients: America By Food" Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit is installed at the UAF Community and Technical College on Barnette Street in Fairbanks, Alaska. (AP Photo/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Eric Engman)

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American food exhibit opens in Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — If you’re planning to stroll through the lobby at the University of Alaska Fairbanks…

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Kenai Peninsula Borough 2014 Municipal Election unofficial results

Unofficial results Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Tom Bearup 3,270 votes Carrol Martin 846 Mike Navarre 4,794 Borough Advisory…

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Holt wins Central district school board seat

Incumbents will fill the three seats on the Kenai Peninsula Borough School Board up for grabs in Tuesday’s…

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Voters say no to animal rescue, by-mail voting

Local voters said no to an animal rescue program and holding elections by mail. The Kenai Peninsula Borough…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Adele Bearup gives "Bear Oscars" to guests at her husband Tom Bearup's election night party October 7, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska. Tom Bearup ran an unsuccesful campaign for Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor.

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Navarre wins re-election

In the race for the Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor’s seat, unofficial results show incumbent Mike Navarre retaining his…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Kenai City Council candidate Mike Boyle chats with others standing along the Kenai Spur Highway - each holding signs for their favorite candidates in the borough-wide elections Tuesday October 7, 2015 in Kenai, Alaska.

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Tim Navarre, Knackstedt win Kenai council seats

With nearly 1,800 votes cast in the Kenai City Council race, incumbents Tim Navarre and Henry Knackstedt won…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Jake Thompson, candidate for the Kenai Peninsula Borough assembly, waves to passersby at the corner of the Kenai Spur Highway and the Main Street Loop Oct. 1, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska. Thompson lost his bid for the seat.

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Gilman, Welles take assembly seats

Stan Welles and Blaine Gilman have come out ahead in their Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly races, while voters…

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Soldotna voters reject city ballot proposition

The five Soldotna incumbents running uncontested will fill their seats for the next term. The four candidates running…

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Navarre retains borough mayor seat

With all 28 precincts reporting, unofficial election results show Mike Navarre retaining his seat as Kenai Peninsula Borough…

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Health officials: Take sickness seriously

An enterovirus outbreak and the impending influenza season mean taking precautions to avoid the spread of sickness is…

Opinion

Bob Franken: No October surprise party

For the election geeks who are waiting for this year’s campaign October surprise, give it up. Another tradition…

Opinion

What others say: Fan violence in NFL a growing concern

Silence has not served the National Football League well. For years the league downplayed its problem with domestic…

This Sept.  22, 2014 photo shows roasted tomato and rice soup in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/MatthewMead)

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Tomato rice soup: A speedy bowl of creamy comfort

When I was a kid, creamy tomato and rice soup was one of my go-to comfort foods. My…