The Bookworm Sez: 'Grant Park' has authentic feel - right up until the end

The Bookworm Sez: ‘Grant Park’ has authentic feel – right up until the end

Open mouth, insert foot.Maybe it doesn’t happen often, but there are times when you have a knack for saying what’s on your mind at precisely… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Grant Park' has authentic feel - right up until the end

What others say: One for the Supremes

It was in January of 2001 that President Bill Clinton, in the final moments of his presidency, signed the Roadless Area Conservation Policy that would… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ “Hot Crossed Squares,” an exhibition of quilt work by Maria Shell, is on display at the Gary Freeburg Gallery at Kenai… Continue reading

Conservation film festival coming to Kenai

Melinda Booth makes a habit of watching hundreds of films every year. This year, she watched about 400 of them.Booth curates the Wild & Scenic… Continue reading

Lamar Odom’s spiral leaves ex-NBA star fighting for his life

LAS VEGAS — Lamar Odom didn’t last long at the glittering intersection of championship success and Hollywood celebrity.Cut loose by his beloved Los Angeles Lakers,… Continue reading

Book Review: And West is West

Book Review: And West is West

Six degrees of separation.That, supposedly, is the difference between you and any given person on the planet. Your dentist, for example, knows somebody who knows… Continue reading

Book Review: And West is West

Poet’s Corner: It’s Happening Again

It’s Happening AgainBy Dee Rusin, KenaiIt’s happening againIt does it every yearThe change is in the airThat is very clearSilly squirrels scramblingScattering everywhereSecretly storing thingsThat… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra’s Evening of Classics fundraiser will take place on Friday at 7 p.m., at Soldotna Christ Lutheran Church. Tickets… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: The Last Rose of Summer

The Last Rose of SummerBy Dave Thompson, Kenai The thunder rolls in tempo on this September daySignaling the Autumn as Summer fades away The garden… Continue reading

This photo released by 20th Century Fox shows Matt Damon in a scene from the film, "The Martian."  (Aidan Monaghan/20th Century Fox via AP)

Reeling it in: Science to the rescue in ‘The Martian’

“The Martian”2 hours, 21 minutesTwentieth Century FoxI bet Andy Weir is feeling like he’s living a charmed life right about now. Since the computer programmer… Continue reading

This photo released by 20th Century Fox shows Matt Damon in a scene from the film, "The Martian."  (Aidan Monaghan/20th Century Fox via AP)

Times I hold dear

These Times I Hold DearBrett Van Sickle, KenaiIt’s those nights we sit together, watching movies in the dark.It’s those times we build a fire; I… Continue reading

Eye-popping oddities

Eye-popping oddities

Just kidding.You’ve said that before, a dozen times. Maybe you’ve even heard it today from someone who’s joking with you, poking you, teasing you with… Continue reading

Eye-popping oddities
This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Jason Clarke as Rob Hall, who leads the expedition in the film "Everest." The film debuts in IMAX/3D exclusively on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, and opens wider in theaters the following week. (Universal Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: Everest disaster made for the big screen

“Everest”Universal Pictures2 hours, 1 minuteThere are some stories that seem so tailor-made for the big screen that you can’t imagine why they haven’t been made… Continue reading

This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Jason Clarke as Rob Hall, who leads the expedition in the film "Everest." The film debuts in IMAX/3D exclusively on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, and opens wider in theaters the following week. (Universal Pictures via AP)

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Join the Kenai Watershed Forum for an inspiring free presentation from local adventurers today at 6 p.m. at the Kenai River Center… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: An Ode to the Code

An Ode to the CodeBy Brent Johnson, Clam GulchSociety has a creedfor young men to succeed,they must have a valid ticketof adequate etiquette. Cover your… Continue reading

In this image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Joel Edgerton portrays John Connolly, left, and Johnny Depp portrays Whitey Bulger in the Boston-set film, "Black Mass." (Claire Folger/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)

Reeling it in: Actors’ performances carry ‘Black Mass’

“Black Mass”Warner Bros. Pictures2 hours, 2 minutesI remember hearing the name Whitey Bulger a few years ago in the news. It’s one of those names… Continue reading

In this image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Joel Edgerton portrays John Connolly, left, and Johnny Depp portrays Whitey Bulger in the Boston-set film, "Black Mass." (Claire Folger/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
Lance Mackey is pictured in a scene from "The Great Alone," playing at the Homer Documentary Film Festival.

Homer Doc Fest a family affair

For 12 years, Homer has been treated to a luxury most small towns don’t have: a documentary film festival. Each fall, Doc Fest, which was… Continue reading

Lance Mackey is pictured in a scene from "The Great Alone," playing at the Homer Documentary Film Festival.
The Bookworm Sez: In nurse's world, no detail is unimportant

The Bookworm Sez: In nurse’s world, no detail is unimportant

Nobody likes being poked.Nobody woke up this morning and said, “Cut into me and make me hurt for a month.” No one asks for misery,… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: In nurse's world, no detail is unimportant

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ An opening reception for “Hot Crossed Squares,” an exhibition of quilt work by Maria Shell, is today from 4:30-6 p.m. at the… Continue reading

How dog turned his life around

How dog turned his life around

Many times, you’ve made your dog an offer he can’t refuse.And for that, he’s sworn his loyalty forever. Whatever you ask, he does; he’s your… Continue reading

How dog turned his life around