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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! That’s what the weather said last week, though the…

These two pages from Kaknu, the 1976 yearbook for Kenai Central High School, were dedicated to KCHS teacher James Brewer, who drowned with his son Byron and Soldotna teacher Stephen Koch in August 1975. The man smoking the pipe and standing with moose antlers is Brewer; his son is in front of him.

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The 2 most deadly years — Part 7

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The two most deadly years for people on or near Tustumena Lake were 1965 and 1975.…

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With less than two weeks to go until Christmas, the Betster hopes y’all have gotten your holiday shopping…

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Pets of the Week: Charlie and Arabella

This is quite the pair of friendly felines. They are a bonded pair and would love to join…

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Homer happenings from years past

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Peanut butter balls for Ms. Autumn

This holiday treat is made in honor of the Soldotna El secretary who brings festive joy

Natalia Sherwood and Lance Seneff rehearse for the 36th annual Nutcracker ballet on the Marine Theatre Stage at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Chris Kincaid

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Homer Nutcracker tradition returns to the Mariner stage

After months of dedicated rehearsal time, the Homer “Nutcracker” last Saturday debuted the first 2024 show.

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Local writer publishes his fifth book

“Uncommon Weather” portrays Alaska and Alaskans in a way not often represented

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Ken Castner with Nutcracker senior dancers Natalia Sherwood, Tiya Martushev and Sofia Loboy in front of the Stahlbaum Christmas tree after last Sunday’s matinee performance.

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4 Homer High seniors participate in 2024 ‘Nutcracker’

There are four Homer High School seniors participating in the 2024 Homer “Nutcracker” production: Sofia Loboy, Tiya Marushev,…

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Finding the perfect gift

The annual Nutcracker Faire, hosted by Homer Council on the Arts, highlights Kenai Peninsula arts, crafts and food

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It’s beginning to look like Christmas

The KP Brass Band plays “Jingle Bells” and other holiday and classic favorites during the Homer Chamber of…

These traditional southern Christmas Divinity Cookies are soft, extremely sweet and might provide some nostalgic joy. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Celebrating divine Christmas traditions

Grandma came to our door this weekend with a gift and a smile. She unrolled her handcrafted masterpiece…

Kerri and John Dolph on the porch of their cabin in Clark, Colorado, in 1975, shortly before they headed to Alaska for a honeymoon adventure. (Photo courtesy of Kerri Copper)

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The 2 most deadly years — Part 6

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The two most deadly years for people on or near Tustumena Lake were 1965 and 1975.…