News
Don’t forget squash blossoms
Normally I like to banter on about how wonderful our farmers and our Farmers Market are. Anyone at…
Sports
Homer’s Miller takes first in Nikiski Class Races
Homer’s Brooke Miller came out on top of the freshmen-sophomore girls cross-country race on Monday during the Nikiski…
News
Which side are you on?
A few days ago, neo-Nazis and other white nationalists descended on Charlottesville, Va., to rally for hate. They…
News
Tiny Trees focuses on education through play
A new preschool in Homer approaches early childhood education by giving kids the freedom to learn through play.…
News
Council to host police station work session
Members of the Homer City Council will host a work session before their next meeting to discuss their…
News
First woman elected to Homer public office dies
Margaret S. Anderson was so unassuming about her many accomplishments that many of today’s Homer residents are unlikely…
Community
Best Bets
As idyllic as our little corner of the world can be, sometimes one finds oneself in need of…
Community
August is here, but garden season perseveres
We are now deep into the growing season and the vegetable harvest is well underway. All of the…
News
Years Ago
20 years ago in the Homer News Based on counts of visitors who stopped by the Homer Chamber…
News
School contact/registration
Editor’s note: This list has been updated to correct the start date of some schools. Chapman School PO…
News
Be prepared: School supply lists
Below is a list of school supplies for the different grades in some of the district’s schools. Visit…
Outdoors & Recreation
Know your fish, piscatorians
I’m starting off this week’s column with a suggestion. Know your fish, especially with the plethora (whole bunch)…
Community
Pet of the Week: Lucy
Pet of the Week Hello there— my name is Lucy! I am eager to find my new best…