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This image released by Warner Bros. shows Jessica Brown Findlay, right, and Colin Farrell in a scene from "Winter's Tale." (AP Photo/Warner Bros., David C. Lee)

Reeling it in: Is there a miracle to save this ‘Tale’?

“Winter’s Tale”Village Roadshow Pictures1 hour, 58 minutesI’ve never read Mark Helprin’s 1983 novel, “Winter’s Tale,” upon which this week’s big screen romance is based, but… Continue reading

This image released by Warner Bros. shows Jessica Brown Findlay, right, and Colin Farrell in a scene from "Winter's Tale." (AP Photo/Warner Bros., David C. Lee)
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Flowers adorn the entrance to Lea's boutique Friday Feb. 28, 2014, a new adult shop located on the Kenai Spur Highway just north of Soldotna. Co-owners Steve and Lea Stuber say they want to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for people who shop for intimate products.

New boutique aims to clean up adult market

Couples looking to bring a spark back to their relationships have a new store in town to check out.Lea’s Boutique, located on the Sterling Highway… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Flowers adorn the entrance to Lea's boutique Friday Feb. 28, 2014, a new adult shop located on the Kenai Spur Highway just north of Soldotna. Co-owners Steve and Lea Stuber say they want to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for people who shop for intimate products.
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Business news

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon on Tuesday at Frosos Restaurant. A presentation from Shanon Hamrick, Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council, is… Continue reading

Joseph Keith

Rich Lowry: President Obama’s potent changes

There are few, if any, people who have more moral authority in the black community than President Barack Obama. Last week, he put it to… Continue reading

What others say: Local governments right to act on gas pipeline concerns

Officials in several Alaska municipal governments have begun expressing concern about how their respective communities have been left out of the natural gas pipeline talks… Continue reading

United Way 2013 Campaign Chair Gary Turner & executive director Lisa Roberts receive a $19k check from Ray Tauriainen of the Nikiski ConocoPhillips LNG plant.

ConocoPhillips workers boost United Way Campaign

A good crowd turned out at last week’s joint Soldotna/Kenai Chamber of Commerce meeting to hear a Borough update from Mayor Mike Navarre.  Supporters of… Continue reading

United Way 2013 Campaign Chair Gary Turner & executive director Lisa Roberts receive a $19k check from Ray Tauriainen of the Nikiski ConocoPhillips LNG plant.
The 2014 Hospice of the Central Peninsula board of directors take a bow at annual winter wine tasting event.

18th Annual Hospice Wine Tasting & Auction great success

February 22nd was a weekend for fun and sell out fund raising events on the Central Peninsula.  It was the 18th Annual Hospice of the… Continue reading

The 2014 Hospice of the Central Peninsula board of directors take a bow at annual winter wine tasting event.
Brown Bears' Den opens inside K-Beach Short Stop

Brown Bears’ Den opens inside K-Beach Short Stop

While the Kenai River Brown Bears play their hearts out on the road to make it into this year’s playoffs, a new “Brown Bears Den”… Continue reading

Brown Bears' Den opens inside K-Beach Short Stop
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Shane D.  Heiman, 39, was arraigned in Kenai Superior Court Tuesday March 4, 2014 on further charges stemming from November and December sexual assaults of two Soldotna women. Heiman currently faces eight felony charges and one misdemeanor from the two attacks.

Soldotna man arraigned on sexual assault, kidnapping charges

A Soldotna man already facing attempted sexual assault and burglary charges in connection with a December home invasion and attack on a 23-year-old woman in… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Shane D.  Heiman, 39, was arraigned in Kenai Superior Court Tuesday March 4, 2014 on further charges stemming from November and December sexual assaults of two Soldotna women. Heiman currently faces eight felony charges and one misdemeanor from the two attacks.

Pioneer Potluck: About remodeling the old farm house

North of Fort Collins, Colo., 1947 We moved into our beautiful newly remodeled farmhouse, with two big bay windows in the living room, one in… Continue reading

If you're looking for easy meatless meals to prepare during Lent, you can't do much  better than a panful of lasagna or macaroni and cheese.

Meatless recipes for Lent

Seems like Christmas was just yesterday and here we are — at the beginning of the Lenten season and on our way to spring. For… Continue reading

If you're looking for easy meatless meals to prepare during Lent, you can't do much  better than a panful of lasagna or macaroni and cheese.

An open letter to the graduating class of 2026

You are about 5 or 6 years old, enthusiastic, inquisitive, and high-powered. You love Dr. Seuss books, making spinouts on your bike, peanut-butter sandwiches, Wild… Continue reading

Changes to education system need careful vetting

The Constitutional amendment to use state funds for private schools has lots more work by the current legislature before it is sent to the people.… Continue reading

Tour of Anchorage ski results

A number of Peninsula skiers made the trip north to participate in the Tour of Anchorage on Sunday.Due to a lack of snow, the race… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Jason Daniels takes a shot during a city league seven team single elimination tournament Tuesday March 3, 2014 at the Kenai Recreation Center in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Jason Daniels takes a shot during a city league seven team single elimination tournament Tuesday March 3, 2014 at the Kenai Recreation Center in Kenai, Alaska.

Elementary school students located after leaving campus

School officials at Tustumena Elementary called state troopers after two students were reported missing from their classroom. District spokesperson Pegge Erkeneff called the incident a… Continue reading

KPBSD adopts six-year project plan

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education unanimously approved a six-year plan for improvement projects for fiscal years 2015 to 2021 at its… Continue reading

Begich says he doesn’t support carbon tax

JUNEAU (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mark Begich’s campaign is running radio ads taking aim at Charles Koch and David Koch, the billionaire backers of the… Continue reading

Funding for federal pipeline not in budget

JUNEAU — President Barack Obama has proposed cutting the funding for the federal coordinator’s office for Alaska gas line projects.Federal coordinator Larry Persily said Tuesday… Continue reading

Bob Franken: Costly games

One of the worst parts of a sudden global crisis like the one that has erupted over Ukraine is that we have no idea what’s… Continue reading