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Honor ‘owner state’ concept; vote ‘yes’ Aug. 19
My friend Mike Heimbuch offered his opinion recently that it may have been a mistake for the legislature…
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Passages: Homer nonprofits specialize in helping at critical junctures in lives old and young
I’m struck by the passages we go through in our lives. There are many passages we make by…
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Whole community reading to kids
Sprout Imagination Library has been thrilled to see our whole community getting involved in reading to kids. In…
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Marine safety lessons save lives
A big shoutout goes to all the volunteers, staff members, parents and students at Voznesenka School for making…
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Hospital food delicious
I just recently visited my mother at the Homer hospital. I have to say that the lunch that…
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Students learn from artist
Paul Banks Elementary was fortunate to have Jimmy Riordan, an Alaska artist and bookmaker in our school this…
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Kudos to city for PARC survey
Every year, the City of Homer allocates general operating funds to the non-profit sector through an application process…
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Swimming lessons appreciated
To Kellie Blue and the Bay Club staff: Thank you for hosting our elementary folks for Learn-to-Swim. This…
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Scholarship winner says thanks
I would like to offer a big thank you to the Drew Scalzi family and the Homer Foundation…
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Better fire updates needed
I live in Soldotna and have a ringside seat to the forest fire raging a few miles away.…
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Tribute to steadfast Spit rats
More often than not you are female, somewhere between 18 and 30. Even if you are a local,…
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City seeks CIP nominations
Work is now underway to update the City of Homer’s Capital Improvement Plan. Community organizations are invited to…
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Trails Day is June 7
Sign up now to help maintain trails in Kachemak Bay State Park for Trails Day on June 7.…