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Aromatic, flavorful and ready in minutes
A dish full of steamed Thai-Style Mussels and Clams is a little deceiving. For the uninitiated, it appears…
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Community News and Notes
Has a new addition to your family just arrived? Where in the world is your military person and…
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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Two, again
Whew! Hubby and I just survived a week with a 2-year-old in the house. Our most recent contact…
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Niagara Falls latest natural wonder to add zip line
Niagara Falls is the latest natural wonder to add a zip line, offering honeymooners and everyone else the…
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Refuge Notebook: Adventuring with the Student Conservation Association
I grew up in a small suburb of Los Angeles California. Then again, small is a relative term…
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An Outdoor View: Fall fishing
Author’s note: This column first appeared in the Clarion 21 years ago, but what it says about fishing…
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Scientists unravel mystery of osprey migration
TILTON, N.H. — Scientists have long known ospreys make an epic journey each summer from New England to…
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Preparation and planning make for a successful meadow
Weeks of lawn mowing can make a backyard meadow — a carefree carpet of flowers and grasses —…
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Voices of Faith: Win the prize – run with perseverance
“The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” is a profound way to describe many experiences we…
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Church news
Catholic Church to hold RCIA classes for inquirers Classes for anyone interested in the Catholic Church will be…
Arts & Entertainment
Conway Seavey to put on Soldotna concert
This weekend Conway Seavey and his crew will put on their Soldotna concert for a second time for…
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Reeling it in: Nice guys, bad moms and heartwarming dragons
“Bad Moms” STX Entertainment 1 hour, 40 minutes This week was a good one at the movies for…
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What’s Happening
Best Bets ■ The Kenai Peninsula Fair is Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the fairgrounds in Ninilchik. Fair…
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Poet’s Corner: Alaskan Seasons
Alaskan Seasons By Bonnie Marie Playle, Soldotna Spring When the naked trees begin to bud to produce the…
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The Bookworm Sez: ‘Accepted’ a slam for pro wrestling fans
You are the champion of all-time. Nobody can beat you; nobody can even tie your record. When it…
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Peaches and nectarines: Ripe for the taking – and baking
Besides good looks and great color, fresh peaches need to smell like a peach and yield a little…
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Pioneer Potluck: About fishing
Fishing, camping, traveling, visitors and mosquitoes You are truly an Alaskan if you smell like mosquito repellent and fish…
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Playing outside
Not long ago I fell into a conversation with a fellow employee born about a decade before I…
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I guess I’m a bike snob
I guess I’m a bike snob. As I write this, I’m on vacation with extended family in New…
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An Outdoor View: Handlining halibut
(Author’s note: The Clarion first published this column in 2000. I’ve edited it for brevity. LP) During a…