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Winter rescue: Saving the teacher’s life — Part 5
John Bess Fancher (nee Howe) had nearly died in Ninilchik in November 1927 after accidentally shooting herself in…
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Celebration of life for James and Carol Anderson
James R. Anderson passed away Nov. 11, 2025 and his wife, Carol Anne Anderson, passed away May 3,…
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Minister’s Message: Jesus is the best friend you will ever have
In 1855, Joseph Scriven wrote the hymn, “What a Friend We have in Jesus”. The words are:
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Minister’s Message: Following Jesus is not for spectators
Like many, my household has spent the past month or so in the grips of World Cup mania.…
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Winter rescue: Saving the teacher’s life — Part 4
AUTHOR’S NOTE: On Nov. 20, 1927, Ninilchik schoolteacher John Bess Howe accidentally shot herself in the abdomen while…
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Winter rescue: Saving the teacher’s life — Part 3
AUTHOR’S NOTE: On Nov. 20, 1927, Ninilchik schoolteacher John Bess Howe accidentally shot herself in the abdomen while…
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Alaska Science Forum: Lynx life near the Haul Road
Located 60 miles above the Arctic Circle, Coldfoot is a busy truck stop on Alaska’s Dalton Highway. Step…
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Alaska Science Forum: Deep thawing soil will keep roads rough
Before being patched with thick black asphalt during recent weeks, the roads across Goldstream Creek’s swampy valley bucked…
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Peanut butter cup balls offer instant energy for kids at camp
These little snacks are high in calories and protein, perfect for when you need a serious pick-me-up
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Quick and easy treats make a sweet reward
There are endless possibilities of fillings for homemade pop tarts
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Minister’s Message: A damaged portrait
One of my favorite images from the early church comes from Athanasius, a theologian who lived more than…
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A tasty, savory snack
I was taught in culinary school that every fold of a chef’s toque represents an egg dish they…
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Minister’s Message: What do we have to lose?
Historically, I don’t identify as a plant person. For houseplants, I tend to overwater and just LOVE them…
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A classic gumbo
The world is lush and green in the peak of summer, and it teases me from just outside…
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A classic gumbo
The world is lush and green in the peak of summer, and it teases me from just outside…
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Alaska Science Forum: Flying for science (and the occasional sled dog)
A Cessna 185 zigzagged a tight back-and-forth pattern along Alaska’s southern coast earlier this summer, the pilot intent…
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A quiz for America’s 250th
Most Americans know that the members of the Continental Congress pledged their “lives, fortunes and sacred honor” to…
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Minister’s Message: Some opportunities can be a mirage
Most people assume the greatest threats to their lives come disguised as bad things. We think of temptation,…
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Alaska Science Forum: Our large army of little green shield bugs comes and goes
The tiny flying green annoyances seemed to be in greater numbers than usual this year in late May…
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Chicken kebabs a crowd-pleaser for a summer barbecue
The trick to a great kebab is to let it soak in the marinade for as long as…