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A telephoto lens helps capture this photo of a black bear on the Kenai Peninsula while keeping a safe distance. (Photo by C. Canterbury/Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

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Being aware in bear country

I recently got a call from a friend that is a typical call we receive when living in…

Peninsula Oilers pitcher Jacob Dillon delivers to the Mat-Su Miners on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Tim Rockey/Frontiersman)

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Miners take down Oilers

The Mat-Su Miners defeated the Peninsula Oilers 4-1 on Thursday at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer in Alaska…

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Twins sweep West

The American Legion Twins swept West on Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park.

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Chinooks topple Oilers

The Chugiak Chinooks defeated the Peninsula Oilers 3-2 on Wednesday at Lee Jordan Field in Alaska Baseball League…

Hannah Lafleur, 32, of Seward defends her title in the women's Mount Marathon Race in Seward, Alaska, on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Lafleur, Norris rack up more MMR crowns

The 3.1-mile scramble up and scream down the mountain of about 3,000 feet returned to Seward after a…

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Oilers take down Bucs

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Anchorage Bucs 4-3 on Tuesday at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage in Alaska Baseball…

Hannah Lafleur of Seward, Alaska, runs at the top of the cliffs at the Mount Marathon Race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Seward. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Mount Marathon Race returns

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Wasilla notches sweep of Twins

Wasilla notched a sweep of the American Legion Twins on Sunday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Mose Hayes of the Peninsula Oilers delivers to the Mat-Su Miners on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Tim Rockey/Frontiersman)

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Oilers take losses to Miners, Pilots

The Peninsula Oilers continued to struggle on the road with an 8-2 loss to the Miners on Sunday…

Chad Anderson of Kasilof and Allie Ostrander guide Everett Anderson, 3, to the finish line Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the Salmon Run Series at Tsalteshi Trails. Getting the free ride on Chad’s shoulders is Ben Anderson, 2. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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In-person races return to Tsalteshi this week

After no in-person races in the summer of 2020, in-person races are returning in force to Tsalteshi Trails…

Nikiski's Sue Coup throws out the first pitch at a ceremony honoring former Twins head coach and general manager Lance Coz on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Post 20, Twins honor Coz

Eagle River notches doubleheader sweep

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Oilers win 1, lose 1 on road

The Peninsula Oilers continued their road trip by losing to the Anchorage Bucs 5-1 on Friday before defeating…

After a few days, the chick is getting stronger and showing promise for a potential successful release. (Photo by Marianne Clark)

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Refuge Notebook: Do our feathered friends need help?

For many, summer in Alaska is signified by lupine in full bloom and the bugs coming out in…

Kayakers paddle across Kenai Lake on Saturday, June 12, 2021, near Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Out of the Office: Camping goals: Turn off the demands of work

‘Stand and stare’ a good motto for becoming a power camper.

Twins starting pitcher Harrison Metz delivers to Service on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Twins earn split with Service

The American Legion Twins split with Service on Thursday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, losing the…

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Pilots blank Oilers

The Peninsula Oilers continued to have trouble with the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Thursday in a 2-0 loss…

Laker Aldridge of the Fairbanks Ice Dogs tries to solve Kenai River Brown Bears goalie Luke Pavicich on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Brown Bears announce 2021-22 schedule

The North American Hockey League released the schedule for its 47th season Tuesday and it contains great news…

The Peninsula Oilers celebrate a two-run double by Bryce Marsh against the Anchorage Bucs on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Oilers top Bucs to win series

The Peninsula Oilers held off the Anchorage Bucs for a 4-3 victory Tuesday in Alaska Baseball League play…

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Twins drop game to Fairbanks

The American Legion Twins lost 7-6 to Fairbanks on Sunday in league play at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage.

Peninsula Oilers shortstop Trevor Antonson tags out Garrett Ostrander of the Anchorage Bucs on a steal attempt Monday, June 28, 2021, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Oilers win Sunday, lose Monday vs. Bucs

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Anchorage Bucs 5-2 on Sunday before falling 13-10 on Monday in Alaska Baseball…