Life
A rose may be a rose — but varieties vary
Seeing gardens awash in rose blossoms this time of year is undoubtedly what prompted my sister-in-law to call…
Life
Voices of Faith: On the road again
It has been a special privilege of mine in recent years to be able to take the Memorial…
Life
Church News
Soldotna Bible Chapel hosts free event There will be a free, family-friendly outdoor event from 6-8 p.m. today…
Arts & Entertainment
Reeling it in: ‘Cars 3’ back in the ring
“Cars 3” Pixar Animation Studios 1 hour, 49 minutes In the years since the original “Cars” came out,…
Arts & Entertainment
The Bookworm Sez: Best band ever? Read and decide
There are places you remember. And things: the basement rec room in your parents’ house, where the family…
Arts & Entertainment
Poet’s Corner: Active. vs. Inactive
Active vs. Inactive By Bonnie Marie Playle, Soldotna While living in active alcoholism/addiction is most assuredly hell, the…
Life
Try crab curry from Sri Lanka that’s exploding with flavors
As any fan of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain knows, food is more than raw ingredients. To understand a…
Life
Meat and potatoes can be made healthier as a dinner salad
Generations of Americans have grown up heralding meat and potatoes as the classic dinner of choice. Who doesn’t…
Life
COOKING ON DEADLINE: Halibut Fried Fish Sandwich
I love a deep-fried, puffy-battered fish sandwich, with a tempura-like coating, but I’m not doing that at home.…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: Mom, her purple hat, and leaving the Denver Airport
Colorado vacation, 1995 Author’s note: This article is a repeat and after reading it again, I am so…
Life
Shrimp salad with spicy orange dressing is tasty summer dish
Summer’s here and the time is right for summer salads gussied up with light proteins. Boiled shrimp is…
Arts & Entertainment
The Bookworm Sez: ‘Once a Cop’ walks both sides of the street
You’ve changed your mind. That’s allowed, you know. You can go in a different direction, pick something else,…
Arts & Entertainment
What’s Happening
Best Bets n Family Fun in the Midnight Sun is Saturday at the North Peninsula Recreation Center in…
Arts & Entertainment
Reeling it in: ‘The Mummy’ comes unraveled
“The Mummy” Universal Pictures 1 hour, 50 minutes One of the most surprising parts of this week’s “The…
Life
It is what it is: Frayed around the edges
Who knew I was so stylish? Here I’ve been thinking that my shirts and pants with the frayed…
Life
Learning for Life: Food preservation resources
Food preservation resources It is 8 p.m., you are ready to start canning fish but can’t find your…
Life
Community News and Notes
News and Notes Area students make
University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor’s, Dean’s lists Students from the central Kenai…
Life
It’s time to stop and smell the wildflowers
It’s easy to find yourself among the wildflowers in Alaska. The approach of summer solstice brings peak wildflower…
Life
Refuge Notebook: Alaska’s smallest sea monster
Lurking in some of Alaska’s woods, swamps, and rocky places is the tiniest monster one could conjure into…
Life
Why should dogs have all the fun? Try adventure catting
NEW YORK — At the beach, in the snow or on a hiking trail, heading outdoors for adventures…