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This image released by Lionsgate shows Michiel Huisman, right, and Blake Lively in a scene from "The Age of Adaline." (Diyah Pera/Lionsgate via AP)

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Reeling it in: Narration can make or break a film

“The Age of Adaline” Lakeshore Entertainment 1 hour, 52 minutes   Narration in film has a long history,…

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Events and Exhibits ■ The Kenai Peninsula College annual Juried Student Exhibition runs through May 8 in the…

In an April 10, 2015 photo, one of several African dwarf frogs raised by Samantha Lester is seen in an aquarium at her home  in Owensboro, Ky. In two years, the science projecet subjects she inherited from her niece have produced 50 frogs. (Greg Eans/The Messenger-Inquirer via AP)

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Frog Breeding

OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) — Samantha Lester did not become a breeder of small amphibious frogs by choice. “When…

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Events and Exhibits ■ The Kenai Peninsula College annual Juried Student Exhibition runs through May 8 in the…

Photo courtesy Disneynature A group of monkeys are featured in the Disneynature film "Monkey Kingdom."

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“Monkey Kingdom” provides a lot of entertainment, little substance

“Monkey Kingdom” Disney 1 hour, 21 minutes   You really have to hand it to Walt Disney. Despite…

Book helps readers fall in love with the night sky

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Book helps readers fall in love with the night sky

Nighttime is absolutely your favorite time. Some people choose to hang out with friends after dark. Some go…

"Body of Truth"

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“Body of Truth”

Your summer clothes don’t fit this year. You’ll admit that you weren’t paying attention: too many holiday cookies,…

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Poem: Sadness

Sadness Vicki Fruichantie My heart is heavy Can’t find words to explain the pain I feel. Within me,…

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Events and Exhibits ■ The Kenai Peninsula College annual Juried Student Exhibition runs through May 8 in the…

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Reeling it in: ‘The Homesman’ paints a bleak portrait

“The Homesman” EuropaCorp 2 hours, 2 minutes Straight-to-video used to be a clear indication to the consumer that…

By Ian Foley/Peninsula Clarion Sculptures from the high school division are displayed at the Kenai Arts Guild on Thursday, April 2 in Kenai.

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Local students have a “Visual Feast”

This April, people can feast their eyes on student artwork. “Visual Feast,” the 26th annual Kenai Peninsula Borough…

This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Paul Walker as Brian, in a scene from "Furious 7."  (AP Photo/Universal Pictures)

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Reeling it in: Amped-up action, heavy moments in ‘Furious 7’

“Furious 7” Universal Pictures 2 hours, 17 minutes   The “Fast and Furious” epic saga (and it’s definitely…

The Bookworm Sez: A few curve balls in 'Cuba Straits'

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The Bookworm Sez: A few curve balls in ‘Cuba Straits’

It was not where you put it last. How many hours — days? — of your life are…

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Best Bets ■ The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra presents “An Evening at the Pops: Mostly Movie Music,” featuring music…

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Poem: The Passing of the Rain

The Passing Of The Rain By Brett Van Sickle, Kenai Each time that I’m away from you, a…

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Poem: A Father’s Lament

A Father’s Lament By Norm Olson, Nikiski Deep within a father’s heart there reside Those times long gone…

In this image released by DreamWorks Animation, characters Oh, voiced by Jim Parsons, left, and Tip, voiced by Rihanna appear in a scene from the animated film "Home." (AP Photo/DreamWorks Animation)

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Reeling it in: Who says you can’t enjoy ‘Home’?

“Home” DreamWorks Animation 1 hour, 34 minutes   Whenever I go to see a kids’ movie, especially one…

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Best Bets ■ An open house for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District art show takes place today…

The Bookworm Sez: 'Endangered' proves hard to put down

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The Bookworm Sez: ‘Endangered’ proves hard to put down

You have little-to-no control. Deny no more. You’ve finally come to accept it: the future really isn’t in…

In this image released by WGN America, Lucy Lawless portrays Countess Marburg, left, and Janet Montgomery portrays Mary Sibley, in WGN America's breakout hit series "Salem," premiering Sunday, April 5 at 10:00 p.m. ET. (AP Photo/WGN America, William Lothridge)

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Lucy Lawless is bewitching.

NEW YORK — As if there weren’t enough upheaval in 17th-Century Salem, Massachusetts, this haunted village is about…