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Homer happenings from years past

Swedish Dano (Daniel Wilhelmsson) painted this mural last week at the Homer Theatre, as seen on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the movie theater in Homer, Alaska. Dano is an artist in residence at Bunnell Street Arts Center. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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In a sign that things might start be getting back to normal, travelers from very far away have…

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Birth: Mateus Uriel Ruiz Romero

Mateus Uriel Ruiz Romero was born at 10:02 p.m. on June 9, 2022, in Tucson, Arizona at Tucson…

Robert Manson

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Robert Paul Manson

Robert Paul Manson

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The Blood Bank of Alaska’s blood drive continues on Thursday, June 23, in the Conference Rooms at the…

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Two Bit.

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Pet of the week: Two Bit

Two Bit is quite the character. This young, 1-year-old male cat is a short hair Turkish van. Two…

The Homer Police Station as seen Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

Charlotte Eberle.

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Charlotte Ann (Anderson) Eberle

Charlotte Ann Eberle

Lupines bloom along the Homer Public Library trail on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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The weather forecast calls for rain this weekend, but that’s OK: With all the fires and smoke around…

The Storyknife Writers Retreat in the summer of 2021 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided)

Opinion

Point of View: Storyknife: Invest in women writers, read the rewards

There’s a reason artists, writers, and musicians joke that their parents wanted them to be doctors. Or lawyers.…

Michael O'Meara's cartoon for June 16, 2022.

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Letters to the Editor

Thanks for CACS article

Kyle Darbonne.

Opinion

Point of View: Be intolerant of violence by being an active bystander

We all deserve to live in a safe, resilient, and thriving community. The recent events both locally and…

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships. (logo provided)

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Point of View: Celebrations as community wellness

Have you ever felt bogged down by the growing list of must-dos that fill your busy days? Summer…