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A "hug raincheck" sticker Flo Larson received in the summer of 2020 in Homer, Alaska, made her realize how much she missed human contact during the COVID-19 pandemic, she writes. (Photo courtesy Flo Larson)

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Point of View: Thoughts about the pandemic

Last summer, while standing on the boardwalk on the Spit, an acquaintance walked by. Without a word, she…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a news conference in Anchorage in March. Dunleavy faces criticism for his handling of COVID-19, from those who think he’s not doing enough to address rising case counts to those who think he’s been overreaching.

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Governor defends virus approach amid criticism

He faces criticism from across the political spectrum for his handling of COVID-19.

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Flex Phoenix Award winner: Anden Fowler

Homer Flex School has released its September winner of the award given out to students who best display…

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Homer High School.

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School announcements

School district risk level update and upcoming events

Woman of Distinction Kyra Wagner wears her award from South Peninsula Haven House in this photo taken July 25, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy South Peninsula Haven House)

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With Women of Distinction banquet cancelled, Haven House presents video profiles

Annual awards recognize cross generation of achievers

Skaters enjoy the ice on Beluga Lake on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Homer, Alaska. Sunny days and colder temperatures have been attracting dozens of skaters daily to the lake.

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Best Bets

What to give thanks for in such a difficult, long, hard year? And how to give that thanks…

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Enzo Santiago Hahn

Enzo Santiago Hahn was born at 3:57 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2020 at South Peninsula Hospital to Jessica…

Paul Lewis Spilsbury

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Paul Lewis Spilsbury

Paul Lewis Spilsbury

Nathan Keith Chesser

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Nathan Keith Chesser

Nathan Keith Chesser

The Homer Police Station as seen Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Cops and Courts

Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

Robert Linwood Durr

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Robert Linwood Durr

Robert Linwood Durr

Robert (Bob) Frank Letson

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Robert (Bob) Frank Letson

Robert (Bob) Frank Letson