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This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Ansel Elgort, right, and Shailene Woodley appear in a scene from "The Fault In Our Stars." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, James Bridges)

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Best and worst films of 2014

Every year at this time I read list after list of top tens from different critics and every…

In this image released by Universal Pictures, Jack O'Connell portrays Olympian and war hero Louis "Louie" Zamperini in a scene from "Unbroken." The film, directed by Angelina Jolie, did not receive any Golden Globe nominations on Thursday.  (AP Photo/Universal Pictures)

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Reeling it in: Have some time off? The movies are on

With the Christmas holidays in full-swing, I, like most people, had some amount of free time in the…

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Events and Exhibits ■ A exhibition of work by students Sue Covich, Jessica Isenman-Bookey, Alisah Kress, Chelsea Springer…

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Poem: Shave

Shave By Byron Nalos, Nikiski Shave. The fiery tap-water steams. I schlepp a towel across the foggy bathroom…

The Bookworm Sez: 'Working Stiff' offers inside look at death

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The Bookworm Sez: ‘Working Stiff’ offers inside look at death

Everybody’s good at something. You may have an aptitude for numbers. You might be a master at chess,…

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Poem: I’m Just a Man

I’m Just a Man (Dedicated to my Sparrow) By Daniel H. Kartchner Often men are clueless and you’d…

This image provided by Disney shows a teenage Elsa the Snow Queen, voiced by Idina Menzel, in a scene from the animated feature "Frozen." Although the animated film opened late in 2013, the story of Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven easily outpaced other vote-getters like "Sherlock" star Benedict Cumberbatch, TV guru Shonda Rimes, musicians Beyonce and Pharrell Williams for entertainer of the year. "Frozen" has earned Disney more than $1.27 billion at the box office worldwide, becoming the most successful animated movie of all time. Its signature song "Let It Go" won an Oscar and a national touring live version on ice has been a huge draw. (AP Photo/Disney)

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‘Frozen’ the entertainer of the year

NEW YORK — If you have children, or know someone who does, or just listened to one recently,…

In this image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Martin Freeman appears in a scene from "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies." (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures, Mark Pokorny)

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Reeling it in: One more trip to Middle Earth

“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” New Line Cinema 2 hours, 24 minutes After watching the…

The Bookworm Sez: 'The Silent Sister' has plenty to say

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The Bookworm Sez: ‘The Silent Sister’ has plenty to say

Sometimes, you find the strangest things in the oddest places. How, for example, did that thing you spent…

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■ The Triumvirate Theatre on the Kenai Spur Highway just north of Kenai presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas”…

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Poetry helps woman move toward healing

In the March 19, 2014, edition of the Homer News, a local woman submitted a couple of poems…

Christmas comes to Triumvirate North

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Christmas comes to Triumvirate North

A year after opening its doors, the Triumvirate North Theatre is still going strong, as it holds two…

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Joel Edgerton, left, as pharaoh-to-be Ramses, and Christian Bale as Moses in a scene from "Exodus: Gods and Kings." The film, directed by Ridley Scott, is set for release on Dec. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Kerry Brown)

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Reeling it in: ‘Exodus’ a thrilling epic – but it has its issues

“Exodus: Gods and Kings” Twentieth Century Fox 2 hours, 30 minutes In the 1950s only white people were…

The Bookworm Sez: Raise a glass to Hollywood gossip

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The Bookworm Sez: Raise a glass to Hollywood gossip

A toast… You’ve been doing that often lately. A toast to friends and family around the table. To…

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Best Bets ■ Kenai Peninsula Orchestra is pleased to present “An Evening of Christmas” on Friday at 7…

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Poem: The Night before Christmas

The Night Before Christmas By Dee Rusin, Kenai ‘Twas the night before Christmas And all through the house…

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Group offers support for parents of children with special needs

On Thursday at 6:30 p.m, parents of special-needs children will congregate for a meeting of Parents SPEAK, a…

Treatment and technology are on your side

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Treatment and technology are on your side

You’ve made an important decision: next year, you’re going under the knife. It’s nothing important, just a medical…

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Revenge tale that is gleefully pulpy, yet never mannered

“John Wick” Legendary Pictures, Summit Entertainment 1 hour, 36 minutes   Have you ever watched a Jason Statham…

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Garden Club hears presentation on Alaskan pioneer Fannie Quigley

Local historian and gardener Jane Haigh gave an overdue presentation about her years researching Fannie Quigley, a renowned…