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Poopdeck: Nearly a century of adventure — Part 3
“For a while,” said Poopdeck, “we were eating guinea pigs.”
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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Eggs and taxes
The days are a little longer, the temperatures a few degrees warmer.
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Homer author Tom Kizzia shares ‘Josie’s Story’
The story highlights the complexity of Jewish-Alaskan history.
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Poopdeck: Nearly a century of adventure — Part 2
The story of Poopdeck Platt, who lived in Homer for nearly half a century, began in the American…
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Unhinged Alaska: Winter ya gotta be kidding me
When is this erratic weather going to chill with the schizoid act?
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Empanadas for the inquisitive
These savory beef empanadas are filling and flavorful, perfect fuel for a growing mind.
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Paddington returns with Peruvian quest
The film follows Paddington’s “Indiana Jones”-style adventure to find the lost city of El Dorado.
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‘Theater for theater kids who want to take it a bit more seriously’
Peninsula students compete at Soldotna DDF invitational.
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Frozen RiverFest marks 10 years celebrating brews
Brewers from the Kenai Peninsula and beyond could be seen filling cups and sharing their craft.
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Poopdeck: Nearly a century of adventure — Part 1
Clarence Hiram Platt — who preferred to have people call him Poopdeck — may have been slowing down,…
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Minister’s Message: Is it worth the risk?
What good is momentary fame, wealth, or admiration if it ultimately costs us what matters most — our…
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Off the shelf: Paradise versus privilege
“The Garden Against Time” is part of the Homer Public Library’s 2025 Lit Lineup.
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Soldotna opens student art showcase in city hall
The ongoing exhibition is a collaboration between Soldotna and the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and Kenai Peninsula…
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District Battle of the Books teams ready for state competition
Battle of the Books is an annual celebration of reading and teamwork.
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Minister’s Message: Living in the community of faith
Many of us tend to stay within our own denomination for purposes of what we consider to be…
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Mostly separate lives: The union and disunion of Nellie and Keith — Part 5
After a bankruptcy, a divorce and an 18-year absence from Alaska, Louis Keith McCullagh headed north on vacation.