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Generation 2

The best way to mark the passage of time is to simply track the children who have grown…

The Soldotna shooting death of Ann Pederson, another wife of Oscar Pederson, drew brief media attention in Southcentral Alaska. Many questions remain about the victim’s final days. (Excerpt from the Anchorage Daily Times on May 29, 1961)

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A violent season — Part 2

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Although the focus of this interconnected series of stories rests squarely upon actions that occurred in…

Palak tofu, served here with rice, is a vegan version of palak paneer. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Going green, in the yard and on the table

This dish is fragrant, satisfying, and has a wealth of protein and nutrition, perfect for after a day…

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Best Bets

Coretta Scott King said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Pet of the Week: Asa

To say we’re surprised that Asa is still here would be an understatement! This brave beauty has been…

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Celebrating summer

June First Friday exhibits are inspired by Alaskan wilderness

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Farmers market colors to catch your eye

Like so many Saturdays in the last 25 years of the Homer Farmers Market, with the sound of…

The Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra performs at the Norman Lowell Art Gallery on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Kenai Peninsula Orchestra presents summer concert

The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra presents their summer performance, “Scandinavian Summer,” at two venues on the Kenai Peninsula this…

This 1961 drawing of the Circus Bar, east of Soldotna, was created by Connie Silver for a travel guide called Alaska Highway Sketches. The bar was located across the Sterling Highway from land that was later developed into the Birch Ridge Golf Course.

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A violent season — Part 1

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The motives people have for violent actions can be difficult to discern. We can examine the…

This classic chicken pot pie is a great way to use up the last handfuls of frozen peas and sad potatoes in the pantry. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Making the most of mistakes

Forgotten coats and repeated recipes are no match for soothing chicken pot pie

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Best Bets

Whether or not the weather agrees, the summer peak season is officially upon us. The campgrounds are full,…

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Pet of the Week: Pete

Pete has been through so much in his short life. We pulled him from a bad situation only…