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Poet’s Corner: Debbie

Debbie By Brent Johnson, Clam Gulch Could we hear cottonwoods whispering soft? The voice must be Debbie’s somewhere…

FILE - In this April 22, 2016 file photo, flowers lie on a T-shirt signed by fans at a makeshift memorial for musician Prince outside the Apollo Theater in New York. The singer died April 21, 2016, at the age of 57. With the loss of several icons of Generation X's youth, the year 2016 has left the generation born between the early 1960s and the early 1980s, wallowing in memories and contemplating its own mortality. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File)

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With the loss of its celebrities, Gen X ponders mortality

Princess Leia was our first girl movie heroine, and we made our moms braid brunette yarn so we’d…

This image released by Columbia Pictures, Jennifer Lawrence, left, and Chris Pratt in a scene from the film, Passengers." (Jaimie Trueblood/Columbia Pictures/Sony via AP)

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Reeling it in: ‘Passengers’ finds itself crashing at the end

“Passengers” Sony Pictures 1 hour, 56 minutes   Marketing a big-budget, high concept film is always going to…

Savanna Bradley's "Chronicle of a Plant Foretold" was inspired by the Drew family diaries.

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Diaries inspire artists in Pratt Museum exhibit

Among cultural institutions in Homer, the Pratt Museum has pioneered a unique spot. As a museum of natural…

The Bookworm Sez: TV books make for good read

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The Bookworm Sez: TV books make for good read

The weather outside is frightful. That’s alright. You’d rather stay inside anyhow, especially in the evening. That’s prime…

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What’s Happening for Dec. 29

Events and Exhibitions ■ An exhibit of black and white photography and drawings by Sue Biggs and Mary…

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Poet’s Corner: Brevity

Brevity By Norm Olson, Nikiski O Time, I’ve been so cruel to you in words penned in the…

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What’s Happening for Dec. 22

Events and Exhibitions ■ Santa is coming this Friday to Nikiski Fire Station No. 1 (mile 17.9 Kenai…

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Poet’s Corner: The Presence of Christmas

The Presence of Christmas By Dave Thompson, Kenai Giving to others just what they might need Forgiving our…

This image released by Lucasfilm Ltd. shows Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso in a scene from, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."  (Jonathan Olley/Lucasfilm Ltd. via AP)

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Reeling it in: ‘Rogue One’ a different kind of ‘Star Wars’ film

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Walt Disney Studios 2 hours, 14 minutes   Nothing is better for…

The Bookworm Sez: Book offers insight into today's job hunters

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The Bookworm Sez: Book offers insight into today’s job hunters

Your father always told you to get a job. He never let you wile away a summer, lying…

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows T.J. Miller as Clay Vanstone, left, and  Jason Bateman as Josh Parker in a scene from "Office Christmas Party." (Glen Wilson/Paramount Pictures via AP)

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Reeling it in: ‘Office Christmas Party’ a train wreck, but here’s some better options

“Office Christmas Party” Paramount Pictures 1 hour, 45 minutes   The movie I watched this week was terrible,…

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What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Redoubt Chamber Orchestra and the Kenai Peninsula Singers present “An Evening of Christmas” on…

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Poet’s Corner: Ride the Ridges

Ride the Ridges By Bonnie Marie Playle, Soldotna Ride the ridges, stay out of the ruts. God makes…

The Bookworm Sez: A clever plot to get kids in the holiday spirit

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The Bookworm Sez: A clever plot to get kids in the holiday spirit

Sometimes, your parents have to leave. Mostly, they just go to the grocery store or to work or…

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Mike Chihuly and his wife, Shirley, greet a passerby while he signs copies of his recently published book, "Alaska Fish and Fire," on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at the annual Peninsula Art Guild's Fine Arts and Crafts Fair in Kenai, Alaska.

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As the story unfolds

Ninilchik resident Mike Chihuly has lived enough lives to write several books since moving to Alaska more than…

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What’s Happening for Dec. 8

Best Bets ■ The 12th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will show in Soldotna on Saturday…

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Poet’s Corner: Where Luck Comes In

Where Luck Comes In By Brent Johnson, Clam Gulch The edge of English morphs a bit as tongues…

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Reeling it in: ‘Don’t Think Twice’ about getting a shot at your dream

“Don’t Think Twice” The Film Arcade 1 hour, 32 minutes This week, as the theaters seem to be…

The Bookworm Sez: 'Cradles of Power' looks at the people who raised presidents

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The Bookworm Sez: ‘Cradles of Power’ looks at the people who raised presidents

Your parents had such high hopes for you. You were going to make it, and make something of…