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Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Kaitlin Vadla looks at her paintings while talking to a reporter on Wednesday Jan. 28, 2015 at The Flats Bistro in Kenai, Alaska.

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Same place, whole new view

Shortly before leaving her hometown of Soldotna for an extended college study trip to New Zealand, Kaitlin Vadla…

In this image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Kyle Gallner, left, and Bradley Cooper appear in a scene from "American Sniper."  The film is based on the autobiography by Chris Kyle. (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures)

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Reeling it In: ‘American Sniper’ an expertly crafted film

“American Sniper” Warner Bros. 2 hours, 22 minutes Clint Eastwood has certainly paid his dues as a director.…

The Bookworm Sez: 'The Magician's Lie' and entertaining read

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The Bookworm Sez: ‘The Magician’s Lie’ and entertaining read

Abracadabra. Now you see it. Now you don’t because a good magician knows to hide his props behind…

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Best Bets ■ The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra is proud to participate in the Link Up program in conjunction…

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Poem: The Farmer’s Wife

The Farmer’s Wife by Norm Olson We left the plow there in the field Where Dad died that…

ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY, JAN. 24 AND THEREAFTER  In this Jan. 15, 2015 photo, Ellie Walz, 24, digs for vinyl at the new Anchorage record store Obsession Records in Anchorage, Alaska. Obsession Records opened their doors at the beginning of December, relying completely on word of mouth and social media. (AP Photo/Alaska Dispatch News, Tara Young)

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Couple taps into passion for vinyl at new Anchorage store

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — On a dark January evening, the Black Keys’ album “Brother” spun on a turntable…

In this image released by Disney Enterprises, Inc., Meryl Streep appears in a scene from "Into the Woods." Streep was nominated for an Oscar Award for best supporting actress on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, for her role in the film. The 87th Annual Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Disney Enterprises, Inc., Peter Mountain)

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‘Into the Woods’ where Granny resides

“Into the Woods” Disney Enterprises 2 hr 5 minutes   There are musical people and then there are…

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Photography exhibition shows off Alaskan talent

Rarefied Light, an annual traveling photo exhibition displaying work from Alaskan photographers, is currently being held at Kenai…

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Tribal funk group to play fundraiser concert Saturday

Tribal funk is coming to Kenai. Pamyua, an Anchorage-based music and dance collective, will hold a concert at…

The house that is off the beaten tracks

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The house that is off the beaten tracks

Off the beaten tracks. That’s where the house is, the one that catches your fancy whenever you pass…

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Best Bets ■ The Irishmen are back on the Kenai, and everyone is welcomed to come together at…

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Sports

Oilers Baseball The city of Kenai is home to the collegiate baseball team the Peninsula Oilers. Throughout the…

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Activities for the whole family

Go-cart racing The Go-Kart Race Track, 4487 Sterling Highway, Soldotna, 907-262-1562.   Disc Golf Course The Kenai Eagle…

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Best Bets ■ The Triumvirate Theatre, located on the Kenai Spur Highway just north of Kenai, presents “Annie,”…

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Poem: Forever

Forever By Vincent Calderon No matter how cold, Or dark the winter My heart fills with warmth, And…

Liam Neeson attends a "Taken 3" screening on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

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Didn’t like movie ‘Taken 3’

“Taken 3” EuropaCorp 1hr 52minutes   I didn’t like “Taken.” I know I’m in the minority on that.…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Cast members in the musical Annie held their first drest rehearsal on Tuesday Jan. 13, 2014 at the Triumvirate Theatre in Nikiski, Alaska. The show will open on Friday and run through Jan. 24.

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The sun will come out this January: Peninsula group to perform “Annie”

For Kenai Peninsula residents hoping to forget about the hard knock winter, this month the Triumvirate Theatre Class…

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Best Bets ■ An artists’ reception will take place from 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the Kenai Fine Arts…

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Poem: A Remembrance

A Remembrance By Andrew McClure, Soldotna As I sit in my chair, surrounded By my nieces and nephews,…

This year is a big one

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This year is a big one

As resolutions go, this year’s is a big one. It’s a New Year’s resolution that you won’t break,…