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Christmas in the park

At 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will present “Christmas in the Park” at…

This image released by DreamWorks Animation shows, from left, Kowalski, voiced by Chris Miller, Skipper voiced by Tom McGrath, Rico, voiced by Conrad Vernon and Private voiced by Christpher Knights in a scene from, "The Penguins of Madagascar." (AP Photo/DreamWorks Animation)

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Reeling it in: ‘Penguins’ packed with family fun

“Penguins of Madagascar” DreamWorks Animation 1 hour, 32 minutes There’re a couple of new kids movies coming out…

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Best Bets ■ Triumvirate Theatre presents a free community performance of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at 4 p.m.…

In this image released by Lionsgate, Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen, right, and Liam Hemsworth portrays Gale Hawthorne in a scene from "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Murray Close)

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Reeling it in: ‘Mockingjay’ proves to be worth the wait

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1” Lionsgate 2 hours, 3 minutes   I have to say I’m…

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Christmas Comes to Kenai

It’s that time of year again. While the day after Thanksgiving is now known for sales and frantic…

The Bookworm Sez: Take a look behind the scenes at a funeral home

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The Bookworm Sez: Take a look behind the scenes at a funeral home

Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. That’s supposedly what we are, and what we’ll end up being: just…

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Best Bets ■ Christmas Comes to Kenai on Friday, starting with Santa’s arrival at the Kenai Visitors Center…

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Poem: Special

Special By Erik Lindow, Kenai To Augie, Sandi, and Gemma Some say I’m a child with special needs,…

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 file photo, Jim Carrey, left, and Jeff Daniels arrive at the premiere of "Dumb and Dumber To" at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. Daniels and Carrey reprise their roles as painfully dim pals Harry and Lloyd in "Dumb & Dumber To," opening Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Reuniting on a sequel 20 years after the original wasn't hard, Carrey said. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

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“Dumb and Dumber To”

“Dumb and Dumber To” Universal Pictures 1 hour, 49 minutes   The scene in this week’s “Dumb and…

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Singing is a full body experience

On the first night the freshly-formed Kenai Peninsula Singers amassed 40 locals inside the Kenai Central High School…

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There are aliens among us

There are aliens among us. That’s how it might seem when you’re dealing with members of the opposite…

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■ “Looking for Inspiration,” a fiber art exhibit by Jan Wallace, is on display for November at the…

Rain, rain, please go away

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Rain, rain, please go away

Rain, rain, go away. That chant never worked when you wanted it to, did it? Yes, the rain…

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Poet’s Corner: The First Moon Walk

The First Moon Walk Sophia Garbowski   That phallic rocket poised Towards the moon “Eagle” awaited a warm…

This photo released by Paramount Pictures shows, Matthew McConaughey, left, and Anne Hathaway, in a scene from the film, '"Interstellar," from Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Melinda Sue Gordon)

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“Interstellar” is grand in scope, beautifully realized

“Interstellar” Paramount Pictures 2 hour, 49 minutes There’s just no pleasing some people. Christopher Nolan’s latest is an…

Mary-Kate Boyles, 7, gets lost in the music during a webcast by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to students at Yes Academy Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, in Detroit.  Boyles sayd, "This was the first day I've ever heard it.  It was beautiful." (AP Photo/Detroit News,  Daniel Mears)  DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT, MAGS OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT

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Detroit Symphony launches 1st educational webcast

DETROIT — The Detroit Symphony Orchestra took a tour of more than 400 schools Wednesday in its hometown…

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Best Bets ■ Kenai Peninsula College will host closing reception and demonstration for the “Twisted and Forged” exhibit…

2 young boys plus 1 young girl equal conflict

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2 young boys plus 1 young girl equal conflict

“The Book of Life” Twentieth Century Fox 1 hour, 30 minutes   Growing up in the southwest, the…

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■ The Performing Arts Society 2014-2015 Concert Series presents the John Damberg Latin Jazz Sextet in a delightful…

Unretirement - is it for you

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Unretirement – is it for you

For much of your employed life, you dreamed about not having to work. Retirement would be great. It…