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Poet’s Corner: My Protocol

My Protocol By Bill Lowe, Sterling Each year in May, our military we observe. Thank you for giving;…

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For May days (and summer days), easy warm weather dishes

From the beginning of May, when many will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for May 5) and…

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Pioneer Potluck: About our 10,000 mile road trip to the lower 48

The long line of cars pulled in before we did! As we parked, we observed a coffin in…

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Life in the Pedestrain Lane: The road goes on forever …

When I was a kid I thought a lot about traveling. My Mom was a frustrated tourist, having…

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Babies survive

How has the human race lasted this long? Without modern medical training and facilities, for example, how did…

Water scavenger beetle in a vernal pool near the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Ski Hill Road, April 26, 2016. Observation record: http://bit.ly/1XWnDWt (Photo by Matt Bowser/USFWS )

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Refuge Notebook: Vernal pools filled with life

As a child I could often be found poking around in water bodies of any size fascinated by…

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An Outdoor View: Wilder yet

Editor’s note: The last of a series of three columns about wild lands in Alaska. A few years…

This April 10, 2016 photo shows trekkers heading to Everest Base Camp, Nepal. The cone-shaped Pumo Ri peak (23,495 feet (7,161 meters) is seen in the background. A trek to Everest Base Camp along mountain paths that hug deep gorges offers renewal and a test of mental and physical limits. Along the way there are sore knees and altitude sickness, but the spectacular landscapes, friendly villagers and moments of tranquility make the journey an unforgettable experience. (AP Photo/Karin Laub)

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On trek to Everest, a chance to push boundaries, find peace

EVEREST BASE CAMP, Nepal — We reach Everest Base Camp on a sunny but chilly afternoon, after an…

This undated photo taken in Puerto Rico shows a weeping fig tree. While growing to majestic proportions in the tropics, weeping figs also do quite well as a houseplant in the northern region of the U.S. (Lee Reich via AP)

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Tropical houseplants need a little coddling

A winter trip to the “Isle of Enchantment,” Puerto Rico, left me feeling sorry for many of my…

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Having faith provides anchor through changes

I have heard it said that there are seasons of life that we all go through; to that…

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Church news

Christ Lutheran to celebrate pastor’s retirement A retirement celebration for Pastor Randy Parshall is planned for May 22…

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Bryan Olds of Kenai prepares his pottery mugs to be fired in the kiln at the Fine Arts Building in Kenai on Friday, April 15, 2016. The pottery studio, the only cooperative one in the state, has been operating for about 42 years.

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Kenai’s pottery studio provides way into art for anyone

A teacup may be impressed with the memory of a fingertip; a bowl can bear witness to the…

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Poet’s Corner: Heaven is for Real

Heaven is for Real By Denise Johns, Sterling Heaven is for real! It can’t wait! You Must proclaim…

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What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Juried Student Show is on display at the…

In this image released by Drafthouse Films, Michiel Huisman, left, and Tammy Blanchard appear in a scene from the psychological thriller, "The Invitation." (Drafthouse Films via AP)

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Reeling it in: ‘The Invitation’ a challenge to accept

“The Invitation” Drafthouse Films 1 hour, 40 minutes   This week, my options at the movie theater were…

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Sweet and Sour Strawberry

1 cup vegetable oil ½ cup lemon juice 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar ¼ cup granulated sugar 1…

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Baked ham and cheese savory custard

Servings: 6 3 large eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream Freshly grated nutmeg Salt About…

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Rasberry Sherbet

Yield: about 1 quart 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen raspberries 2/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2…

Lucy, a yellow Labrador retriever, loves to play ball. Lucy belongs to the Morrow family of Kenai. (Submitted photo)

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Pet photo: Play ball!

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It is what it is: Just the right size

We’ve been watching a lot of home improvement and real estate shows on TV recently — because that’s…