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Mary Penney and her 1898 Alaska Adventure — Part 5
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Brooklynite Mary L. Penney and the rest of the Kings County Mining Company had departed New…
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Sweet bread to help savor the moments
If this stage of his childhood can so quickly become a memory, how fast will the rest of…
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Pet of the Week: Four Budgies
They come in pairs, but the 4 don’t need to be adopted together.
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New works for a new season
May First Friday showcases work by Homer and Kenai Peninsula artists.
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Best Bets
Mayday, mayday — or rather, May Day! It’s May 1, folks, and the Betster is ready for some…
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Death notice — Jon Peterson
We announce the passing of Jon Montague Peterson, on Jan. 28. Jon was born on May 20, 1935,…
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‘What gives it teeth’
Indigenous author Lily H. Tuzroyluke spoke on her novel and writing process last week at the Homer Public…
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Aging Gracefully: Retirement: Is that all there is?
It might seem counterintuitive, but I’ve come to realize the trick to enjoying retirement turns out to be…
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Mary Penney and Her 1898 Alaska adventure — Part 4
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Mary L. Penney and a group of other gold-seeking stockholders in the Kings County Mining Company…
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An enduring legacy — Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabins
My first encounter with Kenai National Wildlife Refuge cabins was as a Youth Conservation Corp leader in 1984…
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A complete meal for when you’re pinching pennies
My mother always kept a large tub of rice and beans, provisions she called “struggle food.”