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Deadline approaches in ASMI photo contest

The deadline to enter the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute’s photo contest is Nov. 30. Alaskans can enter photos…

Community

Homer’s Best Bets

The other day the Betster searched fruitlessly in email for an important document. After about 20 minutes, the…

The Mariners scored a victory against the SoHi Stars at a Nov. 11 at-home game. They meet the Stars again Saturday in the final game of this week’s End of the Road Shootout.

Sports

Shootout brings ‘hot hockey action’ to arena

Bundle up against the keep-the-ice-frozen temps of the Kevin Bell Arena and prepare for some “hot hockey action”…

From left to right, Sherry Stead, Julian McFarlin, Annie Wiard and Diana Jeska serve soup at the Empty Bowls Luncheon last Friday at Homer United Methodist Church. Soup was provided by more than 20 local restaurants. A dozen local potters and students from the Homer High School advanced pottery class donated bowls to be sold and filled with soup. The luncheon raised money for the Homer Community Food Pantry.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Yes, soup for you

Sherry Stead, Julian McFarlin, Annie Wiard and Diana Jeska serve soup at the Empty Bowls Luncheon last Friday…

Community

Film to feature small town animal shelter

Five years since the premiere of “Puffin Bay,” Homer filmmaker Brian Smith is taking on a new feature…

Sadie Mae Millard stands by her three paintings at the opening of the Bunnell Street Arts Center 10x10 show last Friday. Millard painted the works before and after major surgery. -Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

Community

Bunnell’s 10 x 10 Members Show features small, affordable works of art

Sixty-three artists. One hundred eleven pieces of art. One gallery. To call it inspiring would be an understatement. …

Let’s celebrate: Grump Month passes

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Let’s celebrate: Grump Month passes

I’m not sure what it is about this time of year that puts me into a mood that…

Info available if consumers really want to learn truth about Affordable Care Act

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Info available if consumers really want to learn truth about Affordable Care Act

Recent letters to the editor regarding the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) make it very apparent that too many…

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Lies change perception of reality

Another episode of  “The  IN Boys.” Yes, folks, welcome to the latest “IN” Drama. LenIN, StalIN and the…

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Pratt appreciates grant

The Pratt Museum wishes to thank the Alaska Community Foundation for a grant to send five core staff…

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Bearded Ballet: unique fundraiser

Considering that the amazing arts community in Homer recently presented performances of Les Miserables, Phantom Of The Opera,…

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Hospice trains new volunteers

Hospice of Homer recently completed our annual volunteer training. Hospice trained 13 enthusiastic community members who are now…

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What’s really key to country?

I have a strong hunch Oklahoma’s Sen. James Inhofe (the world’s leading denier of climate change via carbon…