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Peninsula Center Mall will hold a community health fair this Friday and Saturday. The educational event will inform attendees about local health care services and offer low-cost blood testing.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently awarded a grant to a multi-phase solar investment project in Soldotna. The project, which is now nearing completion, will generate enough energy to power four small businesses.
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The Pet Fort sells a number of items made for furry companions, from beds to leashes to treats. The shop's owner noticed a need for a locally-owned pet store after realizing there are few options on the peninsula to choose from.
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Behind a weatherproof sliding-glass door, customers of Echo Lake Meats can find the shop's newest addition. The meat-dispensing vending machine dishes out a variety of the store's products.
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As part of its Alaska Native studies program, Kenai Peninsula College is currently offering a Native beadwork traditions course. The two-credit class teaches a number of beading techniques, while helping students better connect to and understand Native culture.
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The facility comes after the hospital’s community needs assessment, which determined that expanded mental wellness services were a top concern. The clinic is currently accepting new patients through a referral process.
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As local art galleries gear up for next month’s installations, Kenai Peninsula College recently unveiled an art exhibit of its own. The show spotlights a medium not many people know about, which will be on display throughout the rest of the spring semester.
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Walden Bros has been operating on the Kenai Peninsula for about four years, specializing in customizable t-shirts, hoodies, hats and more. As its name suggests, the small business was founded by brothers Trevor and Trenton Walden.
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The Kenai Watershed Forum, a Soldotna-based nonprofit that works to promote healthy watersheds, recently gave a presentation about a restoration project the organization has undertaken. The project aims to stabilize a local streambank, which can decrease erosion and protect native fish habitat.
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The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a spring break program this week. The free program will spotlight a variety of springtime topics, with hands-on activities and documentary screenings.