Arts & Entertainment
Masks of Earth
Helene Griffith said she’s naming her new art gallery after an entity she described as “the master creator.”…
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Poet’s Corner: Caffeine, Drones and the First Day of School
Caffeine, Drones and the First Day of School By Kathy Matta, Soldotna Rainy morning, sunny faces. Playful anticipation.…
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Reeling it in: ‘Kubo’ takes animation to new levels
“Kubo and the Two Strings” Laika Entertainment 1 hour, 41 minutes A recent trend among animated movies…
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The Bookworm Sez: Suggestions for refueling in ‘The Full Tank Life’
At the end of the day, you’re out of gas. There’s nothing left in your reserves, not a…
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What’s Happening
Best Bets ■ The Peninsula Art Guild will honor the artists who generously contributed their own artwork to…
Life
Baked red fish dish
1 (5 to 6-pound) whole redfish, cleaned and scaled, with head left on ¼ cup olive oil, plus…
Life
Fish poacher
In the base of a fish poacher (with rack removed), or large stainless steel roasting pan, place the…
Life
Watermelon and Cantaloupe Gazpacho is refreshing soup
Watermelon and Cantaloupe Gazpacho takes advantage of the wonderful melons that are abundant at this time of year.…
Life
COOKING ON DEADLINE: Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata
If you want to end the summer with a bang and be reminded how the best and simplest…
Life
Unhinged Alaska: Olympics stuff
A special type of fresh air swept into our world this month. For 16 days, it managed to…
Life
Learninf for Life: Pack affordable lunches your kids will enjoy
How frustrating is it to spend hard earned money on food that is wasted? Here are some tips…
Life
Bees, wasps wreck havoc upon peninsula crowds
For those that have been making the most of the pleasant, warm weather that has impacted Southcentral Alaska…
Life
Refuge Notebook: Options for managing wildfires in Alaska
Over 100 years ago, our nation adopted its first policies about dealing with wildfires. A gigantic forest fire…
Life
Tracking Juneau’s endangered bats
“It sounds a little bit crackly,” Courtney Pegus said, putting his ear to what looked like an oversized…
Life
Backyard mini orchards: Smaller apple trees a popular option
Miniature trees have become a popular way to grow apples in backyards. Dwarf and semi-dwarf trees are smaller…
Life
Church briefs
Church continues Perpetual Garage Sales Our Lady of Perpetual Help will hold Perpetual Garage Sales through August for…
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Reeling it in: Led by Radcliffe, acting carries ‘Imperium’
“Imperium” Lionsgate Premiere 1 hour, 49 minutes Daniel Radcliffe is turning out to be a far more…
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What’s Happening
Best Bets ■ The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank’s 20th annual Soup Supper and Auction fundraiser is Saturday at…
Life
Pioneer Potluck: About a pig
Boulder Point, Gails Homestead, About 1988 Nikiski, Alaska “How in the world are you going to haul…