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Ophelia the Virginia opossum, affectionately called "Grubby" by Homer locals, passed away due to complications from old age on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Zoo

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Rest in peace, Grubby

The Virginia opossum stowaway taken in by the Alaska Zoo in 2023 died on Saturday.

Adult sandhill cranes lead the flock to go on a pre-migration training flight. Cranes signal their intent to take off by stretching their necks forward and almost parallel to the ground.  Photo courtesy of Nina Faust

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Kachemak Crane Watch releases annual report

The report summarizes sandhill crane arrivals, departures, fledgings and nest data for 2025.

South Peninsula Hospital laboratory staff work the draw stations during the 2024 blood draw days ahead of the Rotary Health Fair in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital

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South Peninsula Hospital offers discounted blood draws

Appointments are available Oct. 22 through Nov. 5 as part of the annual Rotary Health Fair.

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Homer tops Redington in state semifinals

The Mariners will face the Barrow Whalers in Wasilla on Saturday for the state championship game.

A pair of ducks enjoy the new pond in the Homer Public Library's rain basin following recent heavy rains on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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The air is crisp and the wind has blown just about all the leaves from the trees —…

Henry Knackstedt speaks during a forum with candidates for Kenai mayor and city council at the Kenai Community Library in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kenai elects new mayor

The Soldotna City Council holds the status quo, with both candidates unopposed.

A voter fills out their ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at the Anchor Point Community and Senior Center in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Preliminary borough election results favor new local election date, reveal new assembly members

Voters in a proposed Ninilchik Recreation Service Area appear to oppose the proposition that would have created the…

Ash-Lee Waddell (left), candidate for the District 9 seat on the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education, holds a campaign sign and waves with supporters to passersby along the Sterling Highway in Homer, Alaska, on Election Day, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Initial election results show new school board makeup

Borough election results will be certified on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

A sign outside the Homer United Methodist Church says "Vote Here," designating it as the polling location for Homer No. 2 precinct on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer city council keeps status quo

All three incumbent candidates were reelected to their respective seats.

A voter fills out their ballot at the Kenai No. 2 Precinct in the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Preliminary Seward city council election too close to call

Final election results will be presented to the Seward City Council for certification on Monday.

Election workers Susie Myhill (right) and Charlie Franz help voters before they cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Voters turn out for borough, city elections

Polling locations close at 8 p.m.

Kids and adults alike enjoy the petting zoo provided by the Anchor River Llama Alpaca Ranch and Backyard Dreams Farm during the Anchor Point Food Pantry's "Frontier Days" fundraiser browse through silent auction items on Saturday,Oct. 4, 2025, at the VFW Post 10221 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Anchor Point food pantry rounds up support

The pantry hosted a “Frontier Days”-themed fundraiser Saturday at the VFW Post 10221.

The KP Brass Band plays on the Porcupine Theater stage during the Pratt Museum's Red Carpet Ritz fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Rolling out the red carpet for a good cause

The Pratt Museum hosted their annual Red Carpet Ritz Gala fundraiser Saturday at the Porcupine Theater.