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Best Bet ■ The KPC Showcase presents “The Future of Conservation: Biomonitoring by Molecules.” Kenai National Wildlife Refuge…
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Beefy, beany stew is warm, simple meal with slow cooker ease
There are two kinds of people — fans of slow-cookers and those who haven’t tried them. I’m definitely…
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chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes
Servings: 8 2 (2 ½- to 3-pound) whole chickens, giblets removed Salt and fresh ground pepper 2 slices…
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Pioneer Potluck: About Dad, John M. McClure and his Dad, David Thomas McClure, part 2
Born North East of Westfall, Kansas February 15, 1914 Reminiscent from Cousin Jim Nelson, Salina, Kansas. Cousin Jim…
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Beating the heat
After getting the signal to start over the radio, Kenai Fire Marshal Tommy Carver swung a 3,000 gallon…
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Business News
■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will hold a mixer today at 5:30 p.m. at St. Elias Brewery…
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Activists push for more detox beds in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE (AP) — Community activists are pushing for more detox beds in Anchorage, where only 14 are available…
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Community News and Notes
Lincoln Johnson of Kenai, junior, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester at…
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Unhinged Alaska: Better to be on the Love Boat than under it
My, my, here we are, once again, in the cuddle clime of Valentine’s Day. This “special” period should…
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Church Briefs
Our Lady of Perpetual Help sets A Place at the Table A Place at the Table, a new…
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Are you and your spouse still Valentines?
“Doesn’t anybody stay together anymore?” asked a once popular song. Sadly, it’s a question that’s still in tune…
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Refuge Notebook: Climate change does not bode well for snowshoe hares
Ever wonder what happens to snowshoe hares when they seasonally molt from their brown to their white winter…
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An Outdoor View: Fishing the forum
When fishing opportunities are few, I sometimes enjoy fishing in the various forums on the Internet. You never…
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Jim Bridger: The man, the myth, the legend
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — For a 19th century mountain man, Jim Bridger has been getting a lot of…
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Cause of gas explosions investigated
Last month, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook the peninsula and created a hole in a 1 1/4-inch gas…
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Frozen Riverfest returns to Soldotna
Soldotna will take a second swing at the winter version of one of its most popular summer celebrations…
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The Bookworm Sez: ‘NFL Confidential’ is TNT on paper
Three points! That’s all your team needs to win. Can they make it? You’re doing your part: you’re…
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Reeling it in: ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ hits its mark
‘King Fu Panda 3’ DreamWorks Animation 1 hour, 35 minutes I think what makes Po, Jack Black’s titular…
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What’s Happening
Best Bet ■ “Roaring into the 1920’s” dinner and comedy show, hosted by the Kenai Peninsula Association of…
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Caramelized Onion, pear and bacon tart
Servings: 8 to 10 Why this recipe works A cast-iron skillet retains heat like a pizza stone with…