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It’s all about good food – and good people
I made a huge mistake at the Homer Farmers Market last week. I told a friend who was…
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Beloved toy shop to close its doors
In a town that so highly values local business, anytime one closes its doors, it is an event…
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Legislators should not run from fire
As governor, I enjoy shaking a lot of hands. But one handshake in particular stuck with me. At…
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Communication pivotal to building community
Editor’s Note: MAPP, Mobilizing for Action through Planning & Partnerships, is a local coalition that aims to use…
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Voter registration deadline nears
July 17 is the deadline to register to vote or update voter registration for the Aug. 16 primary…
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Kayakers rescued in bay
Two fishermen about 9 p.m. Tuesday rescued a San Diego couple who misjudged the tide while in sit-on-top…
Community
Arts Briefs
Alaska artists can apply for Outside residencies Starting Friday, Alaska artists and writers interested in two-month residencies in…
Community
Personal decisions define first book
Homer writer McKibben Jackinsky’s first book, “Too Close to Home? Living with ‘drill baby’ on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula”…
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Hospital celebrates 60 years
The hospital at the end of the road: SPH celebrates 60 years of patient care Over the last…
Outdoors & Recreation
Silvers have yet to make appearance
I did a bit of scouting over the holiday weekend in hopes of spotting a silver or two…
Sports
Washington state woman takes lead derby spot
Alisa Sands of Lake Stevens, Wash. snatched up the title of derby leader when she caught a 165-pound…
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Don’t tax Alaska’s children
Don’t tax Alaska’s children Gov. Walker is trying to take candy from babies. He has decided to tax…
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Accident waiting to happen?
Accident waiting to happen? Allow me to summarize BlueCrest Energy’s plan for fracking 10 oil wells in Cook…