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Times I hold dear

These Times I Hold Dear Brett Van Sickle, Kenai It’s those nights we sit together, watching movies in…

Eye-popping oddities

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Eye-popping oddities

Just kidding. You’ve said that before, a dozen times. Maybe you’ve even heard it today from someone who’s…

This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Jason Clarke as Rob Hall, who leads the expedition in the film "Everest." The film debuts in IMAX/3D exclusively on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, and opens wider in theaters the following week. (Universal Pictures via AP)

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Reeling it in: Everest disaster made for the big screen

“Everest” Universal Pictures 2 hours, 1 minute There are some stories that seem so tailor-made for the big…

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Poet’s Corner: An Ode to the Code

An Ode to the Code By Brent Johnson, Clam Gulch Society has a creed for young men to…

In this image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Joel Edgerton portrays John Connolly, left, and Johnny Depp portrays Whitey Bulger in the Boston-set film, "Black Mass." (Claire Folger/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)

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Reeling it in: Actors’ performances carry ‘Black Mass’

“Black Mass” Warner Bros. Pictures 2 hours, 2 minutes I remember hearing the name Whitey Bulger a few…

Lance Mackey is pictured in a scene from "The Great Alone," playing at the Homer Documentary Film Festival.

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Homer Doc Fest a family affair

For 12 years, Homer has been treated to a luxury most small towns don’t have: a documentary film…

The Bookworm Sez: In nurse's world, no detail is unimportant

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The Bookworm Sez: In nurse’s world, no detail is unimportant

Nobody likes being poked. Nobody woke up this morning and said, “Cut into me and make me hurt…

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What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Join the Kenai Watershed Forum for an inspiring free presentation from local adventurers today at…

How dog turned his life around

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How dog turned his life around

Many times, you’ve made your dog an offer he can’t refuse. And for that, he’s sworn his loyalty…

Julia Tomich's "Little Bear."

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Window pane art sheds light on area’s beauty

Julie Tomich is into creepy things. She wears a colorful skirt with the skeleton of a poodle painted…

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What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ An opening reception for “Hot Crossed Squares,” an exhibition of quilt work by Maria Shell,…

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Poet’s Corner: A Shield of Protection

A Shield of Protection By Bill Lowe, Sterling Lord, watch over our police force; keep them out of…

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Reeling it in: ‘Love & Mercy’ strikes a perfect chord

“Love & Mercy” Roadside Attractions 2 hours, 1 minute It’s ironic, but biopics for musicians can tend to…

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Going to Vet School

LOS ANGELES — A new Nat Geo Wild series premiering Sept. 19 follows a group of students through…

Fear of dying

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Fear of dying

It’s the natural order of things. People have kids, then they grow old as those kids grow up…

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What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ Marion Nelson’s 22 encaustic (also known as hot wax) and cold wax paintings are…

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Reeling it in: ‘Shaun the Sheep’ one to count on

“Shaun the Sheep” Lionsgate 1 hour, 25 minutes This week’s film may not sound familiar to some, but…

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Fading Youth

Fading Youth Dolores Rusin When you arrived My arms opened wide With a welcome so caring I could…

DO WHAT YOU LOVE

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DO WHAT YOU LOVE

Love what you do, do what you love. That’s always good advice, no matter your age. Carpe diem;…

This photo provided by courtesy of Sony Pictures shows, Meryl Streep, as Ricki, performing at the Flash at the Salt Well in TriStar Pictures' "Ricki and the Flash." The movie opens in U.S. theaters on Aug. 7, 2015. (Bob Vergara/Sony Pictures via AP)

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Reeling it in: Strong finish for ‘Ricki and the Flash’

“Ricki and the Flash” Sony Pictures 1 hour, 41 minutes Meryl Streep is one of those actresses —…