Bonnie Pierce of Project GRAD leads a Chinese dragon dance during Ninilchik School’s rehearsal for a World Culture celebration.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Ninilchik students celebrate ‘World Culture Day’

A dragon twisting across the floor. Maracas clacking. Grass skirts swaying. Get ready for “World Culture Day,” an…

Celebrating their third-place standing are HMS Math Meets Coach Rand Seaton; team members Douglas Dean, Denver Waclawski, Tim Blakely and Ben Kettle; and Coach Sara Reinert.-Photo provided

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HMS Math Meets team takes second in state

It isn’t that Homer Middle School students Denver Waclawski, Douglas Dean, Ben Kettle and Tim Blakely don’t already…

Displaying the results of Homer Middle School’s Pennies for Patients fund drive are HMS students Hannah Mershon and Gabrielle Gregory with Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Manager Alita Mahan.-Photo provided

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Fundraiser surpasses goal

Homer Middle School teacher and student council advisor Bonnie Jason credits the school’s student council. Rylyn Todd, a…

Gardener’s mantra: Be patient, spring is coming

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Gardener’s mantra: Be patient, spring is coming

What a glorious day.  The heat has been turned on in the greenhouse and the high/low thermometer is…

Bill Langley-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Looking back: Homer celebrates 50 years of incorporation

It was a packed house at the Homer Elks Lodge on Monday, as residents gathered to wish the…

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Legislative teleconferences scheduled for this week

The Homer Legislative Information Office will participate in the following two teleconferences. The Homer LIO is located at…

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Seldovia Bay Ferry announces 2014 schedule

Gearing up for its fifth season, the Seldovia Bay Ferry has announced it will begin operation May 23…

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SVT Health and Wellness assists in next phase of Affordable Care Act

During the Affordable Care Act’s enrollment period, which began Oct. 1 and ended March 31 for coverage starting…

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Union opposes legislative action on minimum wage before vote

JUNEAU (AP) — The head of the state’s largest labor union said his organization would oppose any move…

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Panel proposes more school money, pension option

JUNEAU — A House committee’s rewrite of Gov. Sean Parnell’s education bill includes additional money for schools but…

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Chenault to propose AGDC amendment

JUNEAU — House Speaker Mike Chenault on Monday said he plans to propose allowing out-of-state residents to serve…

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April 10 presentation to focus on managing diabetes, pre-diabetes

Dr. Ross Tanner of the Diabetes and Lipid Clinic of Alaska will present on managing diabetes and pre-diabetes…

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Uncertainty surrounds muncipalities’ participation in LNG advisory board

Municipal leaders throughout the state say they are pleased with the development of the Municipal Advisory Gas Project…