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Calendar, Aug. 20-23

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Calendar, Aug. 30-Sept. 3

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A child races into the night in “Weapons.”

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On the Screen: ‘Weapons’ a thoughtful horror set to American tragedy

Wrapped in a supernatural horror story is a distinctly human narrative

This hearty meal comes straight out of an Irish pub ... sort of. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A hearty meal for adventurers

This recipe for turkey cottage pie makes enough for supper, with plenty of leftovers for elevensies.

A home is photographed on Telephone Hill in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Skip Gray/courtesy)

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Living and Growing: Our green oasis

We have lost so many of our beloved spots in recent years that it would create too much…

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Community calendar for Aug. 16, 2025

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Community Calendar for Aug. 13, 2025

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Liam Neeson is Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. in “The Naked Gun.” (Promotional image courtesy Paramount Pictures)

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On the Screen: Profoundly dumb, deeply hilarious

‘Naked Gun’ brings back the goofball comedy

The author’s father, “Tatay,” and mother are seen in this undated image. (Image courtesy Gina Del Rosario)

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Living and Growing: Our Father

Tatay taught us, mostly, not by words, but by how he lived his life

These scones are an easy treat. Photo provided by Tressa Dale

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Scones for 3 sisters

These easy scones feature fresh cherries and chocolate

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Community calendar for Aug. 9, 2025

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Community Calendar for Aug. 6, 2025

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Salmonfest-goers crowd in front of the Ocean Stage during Blackwater Railroad’s performance on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik.

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Celebrating salmon, art and culture

Salmonfest was held in Ninilchik last weekend, featuring music, community and advocacy

Illustration by Clara Mooney

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Woven Peoples and Place: Fireweed jelly with Haida Botanicals

The land guides us in lessons if we lend our eyes and ears to hear it

Larisa Koenig, who left Wrangell as a young child in the late 1970s and now lives in Washington state, is the writer for a video production that focuses on a fictional tribe and Indigenous culture, with characters and experiences inspired by her own life. (Courtesy photo)

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Writer with Wrangell roots writes for show highlighting Native culture

As a child, Larisa Koenig experienced a vision of her grandfather being mortally injured during a totem raising…

Vanessa Kirby is Sue Storm, Pedro Pascal is Reed Richards, Joseph Quinn is Johnny Storm and Ebon Moss-Bachrach is Ben Grimm in “Fantastic Four: First Steps.” (Promotional image courtesy Marvel Studios)

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On the Screen: New ‘Fantastic Four’ falls short of superb

This new take on “Fantastic Four” is totally fine.

Author Naomi Klouda poses for a photo in this undated photograph. (Photo courtesy of Naomi Klouda)

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Alaska’s glaciers cataloged in new dictionary

“The Alaska Glacier Dictionary” was published this May by Cardamom Press.

Photo by Chloe Anderson / Juneau Empire
A spawning chum salmon is seen in Salmon Creek in Juneau on July 24.

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Weekly Wonder: Running toward destiny

Salmon Creek in Juneau recently became a war zone for chum salmon

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Community Calendar for July 30, 2025

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Community calendar for July 26, 2025

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