Not so long ago there really was only one way to eat Brussels sprouts. It involved boiling the sprouts into oblivion. Once they were reduced… Continue reading
Keystone Drive, Soldotna, Alaska Through the years, a few of our friends have met to celebrate our birthdays. With our busy summer schedules, if… Continue reading
There’s a fat-tire bike on its way with my name on it — but I have mixed feelings about this development.You’ve probably started seeing fat… Continue reading
Matthew Lincoln Quiner and Angeline Morrill Quiner of Kenai announce the birth of their daughter, Abbigael Estelle Quiner, at 2:02 p.m. Sept. 11, 2014. She… Continue reading
After our long days and garden harvest are over, we gardeners still need to consider preparation steps for our gardens. Cooperative Extension Service has a… Continue reading
In simpler times, container gardening was small-scale landscaping using flowering annuals. Enjoy their color for one season and go with something new the next.But shifts… Continue reading
First Baptist hosts women's Bible study A nine-week women’s Bible study on I and II Thessalonians, called “Children of the Day” by Beth Moore is… Continue reading
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (AP) — Each stood about 15 feet tall or so, carefully engineered and built specifically for a singular purpose: launching pumpkins about… Continue reading
As the days get shorter, morning temperatures dip below freezing and termination dust starts to appear on the mountains, it’s evident that fall is in… Continue reading
After years of thinking that fishing was my favorite pastime, I now realize that I was mistaken. My favorite pastime actually is eating.Who knows where… Continue reading
Reaching for the car radio dial to catch a weather report seemed so natural. We were heading for Arizona that winter and wondering what kind… Continue reading
Best Bets The KPC Showcase Series and 49 Writers present Don Rearden, author of “The Raven’s Gift,” and Deb Vanasse, author of “Cold Spell,” along… Continue reading
You could just cry. Nothing’s going right. You’re frustrated, out of patience, options, and energy. The camel’s back is broken. You’re about done. Yeah, you’d… Continue reading
“Gone Girl” 20th Century Fox 2 hour 25 minutes Thriller/Drama “Gone Girl,” the new mystery from David Fincher and star Ben Affleck, based on… Continue reading
Chamber set schedules ■ The Soldotna and Kenai Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon on Tuesday at the Kenai Visitors Center.… Continue reading
Round and AboutBy Norma Cooper, SoldotnaI went to buy a map todaySo I can sit and plan my routesAnd figure out an easy wayTo miss… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — If you’re planning to stroll through the lobby at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Community and Technical College in the next… Continue reading
It’s impossible to miss that the holidays are coming. From Halloween costumes and pumpkins for making pies, to ornaments for Christmas trees, dreidels and candles… Continue reading
Moose, Fish And Spruce Hens. Daniels Lake, North Nikiski, Alaska 1968-69 In the late 1960’s we lived on shores of Daniels Lake. We had… Continue reading
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (AP) — The great artificial pumpkin-flavoring assault on our taste buds every fall can’t hold a candle to the natural supremacy… Continue reading
