Writing new city charter opens whole world of possibilities

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Writing new city charter opens whole world of possibilities

“We the people of Homer, Alaska, having chosen to settle amongst the beauty and bounty of Kachemak Bay,…

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Homer recycles e-waste

With our early spring/summer weather, and abundance of fun activities going on, it was gratifying to again see…

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Festival made for happy birders

The Shorebirds have returned. Homer welcomed their arrival with open arms and a sense of awe. Thanks to…

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Please return BaycrestHill plants

Dear Homer gardeners,  For the second time this spring, someone has removed plants (peonies and lilies) from the…

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Lawsuit over school funds heads to court

JUNEAU — A borough that sued the state over public school funding says municipalities are “coerced” into contributing…

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Progress reported in Tyonek fire fight

The wildfire in Tyonek spread to 350 acres as of Tuesday morning but fire crews made progress in…

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Memorial Day more than long holiday weekend

Whether you plan on camping over the weekend, celebrating with the U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday or attending…

Beach walkers enjoy a sunny day earlier this month before smoke rolled over Kachemak Bay. The forecast calls for sunshine today, with cloudy skies this weekend.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Homer’s Best Bets

Well, we all knew it couldn’t last. Here we’ve been on an awesome super sunny day roll, and…

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School Events

Susan B. English Seldovia Commencement Ceremony 4 p.m., May 20 Graduates: Kaitlyn Irene Hecks Alexandria Lauren Swick Taylor…

Ithaca Ivy Sorensen

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Sorensen graduates cum laude

Ithaca Ivy Sorensen, a 2010 graduate of Homer High School, has completed her studies at Lewis and Clark…

From left, graduates Alannah Christa-Lynn Campbell, Benson Woodard Eldon, Ivy Lynn Gary, and Sonarae Breanna John listen to comments at Monday’s commencement. -Photos by Shannon Reid

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Szarzi encourages students to remember a time of resilience

Laughter, sentimental tears, and applause filled the upstairs of Land’s End Resort at the Homer Flex High School…

HHS Principal Doug Waclawski congratulates graduates.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Advice, humor mark commencement

After noting Monday as a night to celebrate, Homer High School’s commencement speaker turned the tables on the…

Homer’s first school included teachers quarters.-Photos from 1964 Mariners Log

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Homer High class of ’64 continues to have impact

Editor’s note: With 2014 marking the Homer News’ 50th anniversary, it’s the perfect time to look at Homer’s…