Margit Andersson, 100, second from right, is joined at “Ski Your Age” by Megan Spurkland, left, Ole Andersson and Atz Kilcher.-Photo provided

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‘Ski Your Age’ proves valuable in reversing post-holiday slump

Some people may have awakened Dec. 26 feeling drained of energy and sluggish from too much holiday eating.…

Endangered Species Act at work for 40 years

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Endangered Species Act at work for 40 years

NOAA is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. President Nixon signed the ESA into law…

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New laws take effect for 2014

JUNEAU — Several new laws are taking effect in Alaska with the new year, the biggest of which…

Crime & Justice

$3,000 reward offered in Grog Shop armed robbery

The owner of the Grog Shop, Mel Strydom, has put up a $3,000 reward for information leading to…

Frank H. Muller

Obituaries

Frank H. Muller

Frank Henry Muller, 62, died Dec. 14, 2013. “He left this earthly world in peace and finally, pain…

Patrick Ronald Yourkowski

Obituaries

Patrick Ronald Yourkowski

Patrick Ronald Yourkowski, 59, of Monmouth, Ore., and Homer, died Dec. 14, 2013, in Salem Ore. Pat “left…

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Homer seniors say thanks

The Friendship Center Adult Day Services staff thank our community of Homer and the surrounding area for a…

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Homeless teens not forgotten

As a liaison for KPBSD’s Students in Transition Program, I am so impressed by the community’s outpouring of…

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Now’s the time to learn to skate

  The first ever figure skating exhibition and performance was held last week at the Kevin Bell Arena.…

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I can’t believe I won

  My heartfelt thanks to the Homer Chamber of Commerce for having their raffle another year. Special thanks…

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I can’t believe I won

  My heartfelt thanks to the Homer Chamber of Commerce for having their raffle another year. Special thanks…

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More wisdom on gratitude

  I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude lately. It seems such an ephemeral thing, in reality, so…

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More wisdom on gratitude

  I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude lately. It seems such an ephemeral thing, in reality, so…