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Ethan Smith (center) participates in the men's open group for the weight-over-bar event during the 12th annual Kachemak Bay Scottish Highland Games on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Karen Hornaday Park in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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‘Scottish culture at its best’

Annual Kachemak Bay Highland Games provide a day of community, culture and family entertainment

Passengers on the MS Westerdam descend Ramp 8 to board the lifeboat that will take them back to the cruise ship on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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City reflects on cruise ship strategies following Westerdam visit

Organizations facilitating the June 28 arrival of the MS Westerdam reported positive feedback from passengers

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Winners announced for 3rd annual Anchor River duck races

The event is part of the Anchor Point VFW’s series of Fourth of July celebrations

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What a fantastic turnout at the Fourth of July parade last week! Pioneer Avenue was lined with locals…

Participants in the Anchor Point Fourth of July parade toss candy out to kids and spectators on Thursday. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Celebrating liberty and local history

Homer and Anchor Point hosted community Fourth of July parades on Thursday

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Homer hires new city manager

Melissa Jacobsen has previously served as city clerk and interim city manager

A harbor seal pup rescued from near the Copper River Delta is photographed at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska. (Photo provided by Alaska SeaLife Center)

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2 more seals admitted to SeaLife Center

Wildlife response team is now caring for six harbor seal pups

Visitors browse the shops along the Homer Spit on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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The Betster wishes everyone a safe and Happy Fourth of July! There’s plenty of celebration to take part…

Runners participating in the Homer Spit Run 10K to the Bay wait for the start gun to fire on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Run down to the bay

The Homer Spit Run on Saturday drew over 160 participants

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Homer happenings from years past

The Regent Seven Seas Explorer Cruise Ship arrives at the Deep Water Dock from Japan on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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City continues cruise ship evaluation

The June 28 landing of the Westerdam will provide key data for Homer handling of larger ships

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Homer, Anchor Point to host Fourth of July celebrations

In line with the chamber’s 75th anniversary, this year’s theme is “Historical Homer.”

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Fun in the solstice sun

2nd annual Summer Solstice Fair was held on Saturday