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Skaters catch the last rays of the sun on Beluga Lake on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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In what can seem like an overwhelming sea of black, the amount of radiant and unique color can…

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Dayus Geysbeek, Talli Dalke and Lance Seneff rehearse the Russian dancers scene in the Homer Nutcracker Ballet on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, at the Mariner Theatre in Homer, Alaska.

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‘Magical, dreamy, positive and artful’

34th annual Homer Nutcracker Ballet has become a holiday tradition.

Emilie Springer dances as a doll in the party scene in the 1994 production of the Homer Nutcracker Ballet in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided)

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Behind the scenes: Nutcracker family contributions

‘Five, six, seven, eight … we’re going to run it again.’

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for Dec. 1, 2022.

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Town Crier teaser.

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Town Crier

The annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will be 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Homer Chamber of…

Owen Pitzman, Elias Allen, Dani Burge, Brooke Shafer, Dani Stiles, Eryn Field, Chloe Gall, and Charity Martin pose with their award certificates at Homer High School in Homer. (Photo provided)

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Mariners on the Move: Fall winners

Each Homer High faculty member selects one outstanding student per year based on scholarship and character. Honorees, their…

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Opinion

Point of View: Freedom in the classroom sets precedence for the future

We advocate for the adoption of legislation to protect students’ First Amendment rights…

U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola waves a sign during the morning rush hour in Anchorage, Alaska, on Tuesday Nov. 8, 2022. Peltola, who became the first Alaska Native elected to Congress when she won a special election earlier this year, faces Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich and Libertarian Chris Bye in the general election. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

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Murkowski, Peltola and Dunleavy projected to win Alaska elections

By James Brooks

A great horned owl sits in a tree. (USFWS/Colin Canterbury)

Sports

Refuge Notebook: Finding perfection in the imperfect

The new snow brought our refuge manager outside for a morning walk

Ninilchik artist Argent Kvasnikoff's sculpture,“Tuyanitun: Tuggeht,” catches the morning sun on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Tuggeht — the Dena'ina anme for Bishop's Beach — in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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In the thick darkness that shrouds most of our days, it can be hard to see where to…

Scarlett Ann Miller birth.

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Scarlett Ann Miller birth

Scarlett Ann Miller was born on Nov. 17, 2o22, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Vernon Scott and…

Shadow.

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Pet of the Week: Shadow

Shadow, a 5-year-old male, is a big beautiful boy. He has lived with other cats and dogs. He…

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Baylor Ellis Greer birth announcement.

Baylor Ellis Greer was born at 12:43 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2022, at Providence Hospital to Stephanie and…