FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 file photo, Jim Carrey, left, and Jeff Daniels arrive at the premiere of "Dumb and Dumber To" at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. Daniels and Carrey reprise their roles as painfully dim pals Harry and Lloyd in "Dumb & Dumber To," opening Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Reuniting on a sequel 20 years after the original wasn't hard, Carrey said. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

“Dumb and Dumber To”

“Dumb and Dumber To” Universal Pictures 1 hour, 49 minutes   The scene in this week’s “Dumb and Dumber To” where Jim Carrey’s Lloyd daydreams… Continue reading

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 file photo, Jim Carrey, left, and Jeff Daniels arrive at the premiere of "Dumb and Dumber To" at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. Daniels and Carrey reprise their roles as painfully dim pals Harry and Lloyd in "Dumb & Dumber To," opening Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Reuniting on a sequel 20 years after the original wasn't hard, Carrey said. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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There are aliens among us

There are aliens among us. That’s how it might seem when you’re dealing with members of the opposite sex. You often feel, for instance, as… Continue reading

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Singing is a full body experience

On the first night the freshly-formed Kenai Peninsula Singers amassed 40 locals inside the Kenai Central High School choir room. Founder Simon Nissen, the school’s… Continue reading

Poem: Special

SpecialBy Erik Lindow, KenaiTo Augie, Sandi, and GemmaSome say I’m a child with special needs,But I won’t be found growing up in the weeds.I do… Continue reading

What’s Happening

■ “Looking for Inspiration,” a fiber art exhibit by Jan Wallace, is on display for November at the Kaladi coffee shop on Kobuk. ■ Kenai… Continue reading

Find a bounty of Thanksgiving desserts with apples, pumpkin, pecans and squash

Find a bounty of Thanksgiving desserts with apples, pumpkin, pecans and squash

No matter how much we indulge ourselves on Thanksgiving with turkey and all the fixings, we still seem to find room for dessert. Anything made… Continue reading

Find a bounty of Thanksgiving desserts with apples, pumpkin, pecans and squash

Pioneer Potluck: About fun with relatives

During the holidays 1940’s On a farm north of Fort collins, Colorado   Whenever there was a family get-together at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter or some… Continue reading

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Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  On Thursday Nov. 13, 2014 in Nikiski, Alaska.

Nikiski seamstress works to expand business

Katrina Carpenter cannot seem to stop moving. On a recent day in her well-lit Nikiski sewing room, she opens doors and drawers, lifts dresses, moves… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  On Thursday Nov. 13, 2014 in Nikiski, Alaska.

Business news

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Froso’s Restaurant. A spotlight on local businesses is planned. RSVP to 262-9814. At noon… Continue reading

Tri the Kenai triathlon race director Tony Oliver and run/trail coordinator Kristine Moerlein present a donation of $1,000 to Tsalteshi Trails Association board member Mike Crawford and board president Dan Harbison. The donation came from funds raised by the triathlon, which utilizes Tsalteshi Trails for part of the race. (Submitted photo)
Tri the Kenai triathlon race director Tony Oliver and run/trail coordinator Kristine Moerlein present a donation of $1,000 to Tsalteshi Trails Association board member Mike Crawford and board president Dan Harbison. The donation came from funds raised by the triathlon, which utilizes Tsalteshi Trails for part of the race. (Submitted photo)

Learning for Life: 4-H Global Exchange Program

If you are longing for adventure and are looking for a way to positively impact your world then the Alaska 4–H Global Citizenship and exchange… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: R.I.P.

We said good-bye to an old friend last month. That’s “old” as in years on Earth but also “old” as in long time. We’ve known… Continue reading

Contributed photo: Donica Nash A Kasilof setnet crew on a break plays Serfs and Soldiers  between picks. (Left)   Wesley Tullis Jr., Delissa Severson, Jonathan Hane , and, Shea Nash.

Soldotna couple debuts new boardgame “Serfs & Soldiers”

There are three ways to win a new strategy game from Soldotna’s Shea and Donica Nash: hoard all of the gold in the land, build… Continue reading

Contributed photo: Donica Nash A Kasilof setnet crew on a break plays Serfs and Soldiers  between picks. (Left)   Wesley Tullis Jr., Delissa Severson, Jonathan Hane , and, Shea Nash.

An Outdoor View: Worms

Earlier this week, while mining the Internet for material to use in this column, I learned that earthworms are now considered an invasive species in… Continue reading

In this Oct. 21, 2014 photo, Ruk Kuchenbecker takes some jumps at the Beacon Hill jumps at Camp Sekani, in Spokane, Wash. The fat bike - a seemingly typical mountain bike frame with tires ranging from 3.7 to 4.8 inches wide - owes its origin to Fairbanks, Alaska. (AP Photo/The Spokesman-Review, Jesse Tinsley)

Fat bikes go where no bicycle has gone before

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The first thing people notice: The tires, wider than the forearms of most grown men. Then, the inevitable first question: Where’s… Continue reading

In this Oct. 21, 2014 photo, Ruk Kuchenbecker takes some jumps at the Beacon Hill jumps at Camp Sekani, in Spokane, Wash. The fat bike - a seemingly typical mountain bike frame with tires ranging from 3.7 to 4.8 inches wide - owes its origin to Fairbanks, Alaska. (AP Photo/The Spokesman-Review, Jesse Tinsley)

Church news

The Sterling Pentecostal Church is sponsoring a Fall Festival today at the Sterling Community Center. It will be an exciting time for the kids with… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Kenai Peninsula College will host closing reception and demonstration for the “Twisted and Forged” exhibit by Brad Nichols. The reception is today… Continue reading

This photo released by Paramount Pictures shows, Matthew McConaughey, left, and Anne Hathaway, in a scene from the film, '"Interstellar," from Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Melinda Sue Gordon)

“Interstellar” is grand in scope, beautifully realized

“Interstellar” Paramount Pictures 2 hour, 49 minutes There’s just no pleasing some people. Christopher Nolan’s latest is an ambitious sci-fi epic of just the sort… Continue reading

This photo released by Paramount Pictures shows, Matthew McConaughey, left, and Anne Hathaway, in a scene from the film, '"Interstellar," from Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Melinda Sue Gordon)

Poet’s Corner: The First Moon Walk

The First Moon Walk Sophia Garbowski   That phallic rocket poised Towards the moon “Eagle” awaited a warm embrace From atomic fuel for thrust and… Continue reading

Rain, rain, please go away

Rain, rain, please go away

Rain, rain, go away. That chant never worked when you wanted it to, did it? Yes, the rain eventually stopped and the sun eventually shined… Continue reading

Rain, rain, please go away