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Learning for Life: When good plants go bad
Is it an ornamental flower or an invasive garden thug? Often we plant flowers for our enjoyment only…
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Load lifters needed
In his helpful book, “Strength of Soul,” W. Phillip Keller says one of the most compelling invitations ever…
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Church news
Soldotna Church of God hosts Destiny Conference Soldotna Church of God’s annual Destiny Conference runs through Sunday. Come…
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Alaska Unhinged: Spit overload
The Fourth of July celebration was enveloped by such a superb three day weather forecast that northern worker…
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Community News and Notes
A special thank to all who supported Far North Derby through a successful event! Far North Derby would…
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Here’s the Thing: Summertime is on your side
Are you a campfire? ‘Cause you’re hot, and I want s’more. As I glance at social media, my…
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Learning for Life: Food preservation resources
It is 8 p.m., you are ready to start canning fish but can’t find your Cooperative Extension Service…
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How is your garden growing?
A friend has been giving me fresh cucumbers already, which make for delicious salads. His greenhouse has been…
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Church news
Soldotna Church of God’s annual Destiny Conference takes place July 12-20. Come listen to speakers from across the…
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Pye’ Wackets enjoying new location
Walking into the purple and green building, which sits at the end of a short gravel driveway in…
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Business news
Chambers set schedules ■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon…
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Pet photo: Smile for the camera
Kym Miller shared this photo of her family’s 9-month-old mixed Boston terrier/shih tzu dog named is Panda, posing…
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News and Notes
Braden Perkins, from Soldotna, graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, during its spring commencement ceremony on…
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Learning for Life: 4-H working to raise awareness of responsible public lands use
Summer is officially in full swing and Alaskan recreational opportunities are everywhere you look. With increased access to…
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Give thanks in all circumstances
It’s time once again to celebrate our nation’s independence! Will you do so with parades, picnics, parties or…
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Church news
Nikiski Church of the Nazarene celebrates 40 years The Nikiski Church of the Nazarene celebrates the 40th anniversary…
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Meet the Shops Around the Corner
Along the Sterling Highway in Soldotna at the Kobuk Street intersection a recently renovated building is the new…
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Wanna buy a duck?
It’s that time of year for the second most popular past time in Kenai: Garage Sale-ing (Fishing of…
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Community News and Notes
Navy Seaman Samuel S. Goodwin, son of Alan T. and Barbra J. Wills of Soldotna, recently completed U.S.…
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Kenai Senior Center activities for July
■ Friday, July 4 — Join us at Kenai’s July 4 Parade and Festivities. Look for our vendor…