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Capturing the taste of home
Canning preserves local rhubarb’s vibrant flavors
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Kenai Art Center celebrates 50 years of Kenai Potters Guild
Since 1973, in a studio space adjacent to the Kenai Art Center, members of the Kenai Potters Guild…
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Rock’N the Ranch delivers promised energy
Ahead of the start of the Seventh Annual Rock’N the Ranch at the Rusty Ravin, co-owner and organizer…
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Windy Wagner: Breath of fresh air or just a blowhard? (Part 1)
Most folks seemed to enjoy Charles A. Wagner. They appreciated his hospitality and generosity, his stories and good…
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Off the Shelf: ‘Passion’ begets fulfillment in personal story by local author
When I talked to retired teacher and local author Charlie Stephens about his book, “Passion Over Pain,” in…
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Spice up seafood with jjamppong
I have recently formed an uneasy truce with the spider who lives in my laundry room. I always…
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Medical establishment comes to Homer — Part 3
In early spring 1965, there were loose ends to tie up …
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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Regular or unleaded?
Writer’s note: Time for a summer rerun. This column was first run in August 2011. The more things…
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On the Screen: ‘Nimona’ challenges rigid systems, celebrates individuality
In a futuristic fantasy setting, two unlikely allies are forced together — a heroic knight framed for murder…
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Adventurous chicken tikka masala
From the time he was big enough to sit in our special backpack, we’ve been taking him to…
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Medical establishment comes to Homer — Part 2
It was normal for Dr. John Fenger to receive phone calls when someone in Homer needed medical attention.
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Unhinged Alaska: Here we go again
Although we’ve been through what seems like epoch weeks of dark and threatening skies shedding showers like triggered…
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Off the Shelf: Chris McCandless in a new light
I get a lot of podcast recommendations from my friends who work in public radio. Sometimes the recommendation…
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Rock’N the Ranch to bring ‘get up and dance’ bands to 2-day festival
Bands will again descend on Rusty Ravin Plant Ranch for the Seventh Annual Rock’N the Ranch at the…
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Medical establishment comes to Homer — Part 1
In the early days of formal medicine in Homer, doctors and dentists were often forced to improvise.
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Minister’s Message: Practicing Jesus’ compassion
I need to know that Jesus aches when there are Christians who spout hatred and perpetuate violence
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If the shoe fits …
I thought Sambas were simply affordable indoor soccer shoes from my high school and college days. Who knew…
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Shoes are the star in riveting ‘Air’
I don’t know much about basketball. I know less about Nike, and, to me, Jordan is mostly just…
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Grooving in the rain
Connie Brannock’s Tiny House of Funk and Wasabi Black bring energy to Soldotna stage