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A copy of Samanta Schweblin’s “Fever Dream” sits on a desk in the Peninsula Clarion building on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Kenai, Alaska.

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Off the Shelf: Horror novella rethinks presentation of environmental disasters

“Fever Dream” begs the question of what is the most effective way to communicate the implications of environmental…

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Murder suspect William Dempsey is pictured in handcuffs shortly after he was captured on the outskirts of Seward in early September 1919.

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A Nexus of Lives and Lies: The William Dempsey story — Part 5

Although William Dempsey didn’t know it as he fled for his life, several things were working against him

Thai coconut red curry soup can be made as spicy or mild as you choose. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A punch of color to brighten gray spring days

When the gray starts to seep into my soul, I try to burn it out with spice

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Tucker.

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Pet of the Week: Tucker

Tucker - 3 month old male

Butterflies in rehearsal for 'Dancing Through Wonderland' at the Art Barn in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Breezy Berryman.

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Best Bets

The Betster has been busy putting away winter gear and gearing up for spring. Premature? Maybe, but I’m…

A drawing of a kettle and some pears hangs at the Kenai Art Center in Kenai, Alaska on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in preparation for the debut of the 32nd Annual Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Visual Feast. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Something to ‘feast’ your eyes on

Annual Kenai Art Center exhibit showcasing student artwork

Promotional image for “The Super Mario Bros Movie” shows Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and other major characters. (Photo courtesy Universal Studios)

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On the Screen: ‘Super Mario’ is shallow, but so much fun

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is far from perfect, but it’s a film I will treasure. The film…

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Nova Cope and Carla Klinker-Cope work on the Queen of Hearts throne at the Mariner Theater on Saturday<ins>, April 8, 2023, in Homer, Alaska</ins>.

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Homer performers to dance through ‘Wonderland’

Characters and stage themes are based on Lewis Carroll’s classic work

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Cops and Courts

Information about fire, police, and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

Spaghetti carbonara. (Photo by Tressa Dale)

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Spaghetti carbonara: Post-adventure satisfaction

We wrestled our feisty little one into his snow gear Sunday morning for our weekly family adventure in…

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Marie (sometimes called Margaret) Lavor was buried in the Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery in 1919 after she was murdered by William Dempsey.

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A Nexus of Lives and Lies: The William Dempsey story — Part 4

AUTHOR’S NOTE: In the first three parts of this story, William Dempsey, who confessed to killing two Alaskans…