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Library seeks art work

The Homer Public Library seeks two-dimensional artwork for display at the library.  Although the artwork cannot be for…

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Dance performance is next week

Performing and media artists join together for “Nature’s Walk: An Evening of Dance and Multimedia Performance” at 7…

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School Contacts/Registration

Chapman School Grades Prek-8 P.O. Box 1109,  Anchor Point, AK 99556 Phone: 235-8671  Fax: 235-5460 Principal: Conrad Woodhead…

West Homer Elementary School sixth-grade teacher Brandon Young prepares his room at the start of the 2013-2014 school year. Young is a former Paul Banks Elementary School teacher and is back at West Homer for the 2014-2015 school year.-Photo by McKIbben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Back to school

‘Meet your teacher’ at West Homer West Homer Elementary School will have ‘Meet Your Teacher’ orientation from 2-3…

Growing season marked by abundance

Outdoors & Recreation

Growing season marked by abundance

Yet another oddly gorgeous day. Who needs any more studies on climate change — just ask a gardener. …

SB 21 is flawed: Alaska can do better

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SB 21 is flawed: Alaska can do better

The referendum to repeal Alaska’s new oil tax legislation gives citizens the power to decide what is good…

Vote ‘yes’ on one: Alaskans foolish to give away state’s resources for so little gain

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Vote ‘yes’ on one: Alaskans foolish to give away state’s resources for so little gain

Ballot Measure 1 is a divisive and complex issue.   Much confusion has been generated and I’ve been…

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American Legion supports youth

The Kachemak Swim Club publicly thanks and recognizes Homer’s American Legion Post 16 and the Sons of the…

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Gardeners’ event a happy memory

Thanks for this year’s success must go to those who gave so freely of their time to ensure…

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Closed primary poor government

I attempted to vote on Friday as I am going out of town and will not be able…

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Liberty in decline, but not dead

The United States today is not the free nation it was, even 10 years ago. Although the slow…

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For Big Oil, end justifies means

I was not in attendance at one of the recent debates about Prop 1 (oil taxation) but I…

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Clem Tillion zeroed in on SB 21

Former legislator and Halibut Cove resident Clem Tillion wrote a “spot-on” editorial for the Alaska Dispatch News Aug.10.…