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    Senior Morgan Techie rises high to catch a 37-yard throw on Friday, Aug. 26 at Homer High School Field in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/Homer News)
    Mariners football batter Seahawks
    By Charlie Menke • August 31, 2022 1:30 am

    Homer Mariners Varsity Boys Football team comfortably best Seward Seahawks 46-0.

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    Kids playing soccer on a sunny summer day. (Photo by Charlie Menke/ Homer News)
    Out of the Office: Coaching
    By Charlie Menke • August 31, 2022 1:30 am

    Sport has been a well of vitality that has nourished me since I was a young child. Growing up in…

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    Senior Isabel Dye strikes on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/ Homer News)
    Journey begins for Mariner Volleyball team
    By Charlie Menke • August 25, 2022 1:30 am

    Mariner Girls Varsity Volleyball is off to a tenacious start to their season. On Saturday, Aug. 20 the Mariners hosted…

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    The small Homer Educational and Recreational Complex, or HERC, building is seen here on Oct. 2, 2021, in Homer, Alaska. Known as HERC 2, the former school building had been used as a shop by the Public Works Department, but staff relocated into HERC 1, the larger building, after cracks appeared in the walls and city officials had concerns about the building collapsing during an earthquake. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    City Council discusses recreation and transportation needs
    By Charlie Menke • August 25, 2022 1:30 am

    Community engagement still welcome as developments further city plans.

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    The Mariner defensive unit sacks the Kodiak quarterback at its game on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/ Homer News)
    Homer Mariners start season strong against Bears
    By Charlie Menke • August 18, 2022 1:30 am

    It may have been raining as the Homer football team took on Kodiak on Saturday at Homer High School, but…

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    Leashes to lend hang from a kiosk at Mariner Park on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Pet support with the Lend-A-Leash program
    By Charlie Menke • August 18, 2022 1:30 am

    Alaska Mindful Paws providing leashes for dog-walkers, among other services.

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    Emily Matthews and Andy Kowalczyk pose outside the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies headquarters on Friday, July 29, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/Homer News)
    AmeriCorps volunteers aid Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
    By Charlie Menke • August 3, 2022 1:30 am

    AmeriCorps volunteers ended their 10-month service stint this past week, with eight young adults from all over the country set…

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    Sign indicating upcoming construction on East Hill Road on Monday, July 25, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke/Homer News)
    Upcoming East Hill Road Closure
    By Charlie Menke • July 27, 2022 1:30 am

    East Hill Road will be closed from Aug. 1-12.

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    A garden at the home of Ralph Broshes and Deb Lowney features one of Lowney's sculptures. It was part of the walking tour portion of the Homer Garden Tour on Sunday, July 17, in Homer, Alaska.  (Photo by Charlie Menke/Homer News)
    Homer citizens joyfully share gardens again
    By Charlie Menke • July 20, 2022 1:30 am

    Many enjoyed the annual garden tour, which returned following pandemic stifling

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    Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies CoastWalk Coordinator Henry Reiske, right, stands next to the R/V APAK before loading in onto the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge R/V Tiglax on Friday, July 15, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Charlie Menke)
    Chapman School’s student-made mini-boat journeys to Bering Sea
    By Charlie Menke • July 20, 2022 1:30 am

    Chapman Elementary School students’ mini-boat is transferred to the Tiglax to be taken to Adak.

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    The Disability Pride Month art show, as seen on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Grace Ridge Brewing in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Homer’s Independent Living Center celebrates Disability Pride month...
    By Charlie Menke • July 13, 2022 1:30 am

    Through July, Grace Ridge Brewing shows “Art From the Heart,” a show increasing awareness for Disability Pride Month. Pat Case,…

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