Learning for Life: How to cut down a tree: Safe and effective tree felling, limbing and bucking

How to cut down a tree: Safe, effective tree felling, limbing and bucking Felling trees, bucking logs, and cutting firewood are popular autumn activities. However,… Continue reading

‘Peaking’ my interest

I can’t exactly tell you how many peaks I’ve climbed on the Kenai Peninsula. It doesn’t have anything to do with my memory — rather,… Continue reading

A snowshoer enjoys Tsalteshi Trails in this Decmeber 2013 file photo. A wide range of sports gear will be available at the Kenai Central High School ski team’s annual gear swap Saturday at the school. (Clarion file photo)

Swap and shop: Kenai Central Ski Team holds sports swap

For anyone in the market for sports equipment, whether looking to start skiing or needing a new Frisbee, Kenai Central High School will have the… Continue reading

A snowshoer enjoys Tsalteshi Trails in this Decmeber 2013 file photo. A wide range of sports gear will be available at the Kenai Central High School ski team’s annual gear swap Saturday at the school. (Clarion file photo)
The American Redstart currently breeds in eastern United States and southern Canada, but climate warming may make the Kenai Peninsula a suitable place for it to live by the end of this century. (Photo by S. Maslowski, USFWS)

Refuge Notebook: Flying into the future

I am jealous of birds. They fly. In my imagination, the mobility of flight would open up so many possibilities. The first bird found in… Continue reading

The American Redstart currently breeds in eastern United States and southern Canada, but climate warming may make the Kenai Peninsula a suitable place for it to live by the end of this century. (Photo by S. Maslowski, USFWS)
Carolyn Norton, second from right, as King Herod, performs “King Herod’s Song” as Kyle Schneirder, right, as Jesus, watches during rehearsals last Friday for “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The musical opens 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Mariner Theatre in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News)

Pier One production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” takes gritty look at rock musical

Jesus dies in the end. OK, let’s get that spoiler out in the open. Just as in the Gospels that it’s based upon, in the… Continue reading

Carolyn Norton, second from right, as King Herod, performs “King Herod’s Song” as Kyle Schneirder, right, as Jesus, watches during rehearsals last Friday for “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The musical opens 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Mariner Theatre in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News)

Poet’s Corner: Tired

Tired By Bonnie Marie Playle, Soldotna Oh so tired, stress sure can keep a person wired. Wired for actions, wired for sound, on the alert… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bet • True Tales, Told Live will hold a live storytelling event at 6 p.m. Friday at Odie’s in Soldotna. The theme is “Family… Continue reading

Peninsula craft fair calendar filling up fast

It’s snowing somewhere in Alaska right now, which means it’s not too early to talk about holiday shopping. The Kenai Peninsula is home to a… Continue reading

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows a scene from “Blade Runner 2049.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Blade Runner 2049’ thrilling, haunting

“Blade Runner 2049” Warner Bros. 2 hours, 44 minutes I keep hearing different critics and pundits say that if you’ve been waiting for a “Blade… Continue reading

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows a scene from “Blade Runner 2049.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
Community News and Notes

Community News and Notes

Births Demaris, Mullican welcome son Sheena Demaris and Shane Mullican of Soldotna announce the birth of their son, Jaxson Cruz Mullican, at 11:24 a.m. on… Continue reading

Community News and Notes

Pioneer Potluck: Scrubbing and waxing the floors

On the farm in Northern Colorado, 1944 I was looking at our laminated wood floors this morning and thinking that I have it so easy… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2017
  • By ANN ‘GRANNIE ANNIE’ BERG
  • Food

It is what it is: Enjoying the ride

I didn’t think I was that into bicycles, but I think I might have a problem. Sure, I know, compared to most people, I do… Continue reading

This Oct. 2 photo shows a meatless cheesy oat burger in Bethesda, Md. Part-skim ricotta cheese is the star of a tasty meatless burger patty that looks almost like a turkey burger, but tastes more like an Italian-inspired fried cheese appetizer. (Melissa D’Arabian via AP)

Cheese stars in this meatless burger that has a yum factor

As much as I love a juicy beef burger, I’ve become a little obsessed with creating veggie burgers that step in and satisfy without any… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2017
  • By MELISSA D’ARABIAN
  • Food
This Oct. 2 photo shows a meatless cheesy oat burger in Bethesda, Md. Part-skim ricotta cheese is the star of a tasty meatless burger patty that looks almost like a turkey burger, but tastes more like an Italian-inspired fried cheese appetizer. (Melissa D’Arabian via AP)
This Nov. 21, 2016 photo shows red lentil and chicken slow-cooker soup in New York. The soup is thick from the lentils, and fragrant with cumin and coriander. (Sarah E Crowder via AP)

COOKING ON DEADLINE: Red Lentil and Chicken Slow-Cooker Soup

I am a Football Mom. A New York City Football Mom, so Football Moms from, say, Texas or California might smirk at me a little.… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2017
  • By KATIE WORKMAN
  • Food
This Nov. 21, 2016 photo shows red lentil and chicken slow-cooker soup in New York. The soup is thick from the lentils, and fragrant with cumin and coriander. (Sarah E Crowder via AP)
This Oct. 2 photo shows an Italian sausage frittata in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)

Flexible Frittata is thick, satisfying omelet

What to do on a busy weeknight when you poke your head into the fridge and discover a variety of souvenirs left over from previous… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2017
  • By SARA MOULTON
  • Food
This Oct. 2 photo shows an Italian sausage frittata in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Sara Moulton. (Sara Moulton via AP)
The Bookworm Sez: In ‘Mask,’ Hunger Games-style fiction

The Bookworm Sez: In ‘Mask,’ Hunger Games-style fiction

Your someday-dream job is not for wimps. That’s truth: it’ll be real work, and you’re prepared. You know it’ll take training, which will take time.… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: In ‘Mask,’ Hunger Games-style fiction

Poet’s Corner: The Life of a Leaf

The Life of a Leaf By Brent Johnson, Clam Gulch The life of a leaf is ever so brief it spans, maybe half a year.… Continue reading

This combination photo of images released by William Morrow show “All the Gallant Men: An American Sailor’s Firsthand Account of Pearl Harbor,” by Donald Stratton with Ken Gire, left, and “Never Call Me a Hero: A Legendary American Dive-Bomber Pilot Remembers the Battle of Midway,” by N. Jack “Dusty” Kleiss and Timothy Orr. (William Morrow via AP)

Recent wave of WWII memoirs may also be the last

NEW YORK — Don Stratton, one of the few remaining surviving veterans from the bombing of Pearl Harbor, had been holding on to his memories… Continue reading

This combination photo of images released by William Morrow show “All the Gallant Men: An American Sailor’s Firsthand Account of Pearl Harbor,” by Donald Stratton with Ken Gire, left, and “Never Call Me a Hero: A Legendary American Dive-Bomber Pilot Remembers the Battle of Midway,” by N. Jack “Dusty” Kleiss and Timothy Orr. (William Morrow via AP)

What’s Happening

Best Bet • The annual Evening of Classics fundraiser for the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra will be held at Soldotna Christ Lutheran Church on Friday at 7… Continue reading

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Tom Cruise as Barry Seal in a scene from, “American Made.” (David James/Universal Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: Cruise flies high in ‘American Made’

“American Made” Universal Pictures 1 hour, 55 minutes This week sees a continuation of a couple of different trends I’ve noticed. One, this was the… Continue reading

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Tom Cruise as Barry Seal in a scene from, “American Made.” (David James/Universal Pictures via AP)