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An aerial view of the Bear Creek Winery bottling works facility is seen in this June 2022 photograph after installation of the solar panel system by Midnight Sun Solar, LLC in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Alexander Sievers

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USDA grant program funds green energy at Bear Creek Winery

New application window open through Sept. 30

Zucchini cars crafted by participating kids are ready to race at the Homer Farmers Market Zucchini Festival on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Zucchini Festival returns with fanfare

After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Zucchini Festival returned Saturday to the Homer Farmers Market with…

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VFW planning weekend of activities for Labor Day

The Virl “Pa” Haga VFW Post 10221 is going all-out this Labor Day weekend with an packed schedule…

Gary Thomas is photographed at the wedding of his and Laura Patty's daughter in 2018. Photo provided by Laura Patty

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Memorial for ‘The Giving Man’

Square and contra dance event honors Gary Thomas

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council approves green infrastructure project

Acceptance of grant is ‘just the beginning’

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City pivots after hazmat reports released for HERC

It looks like the HERC will be sticking around town a while longer.

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council approves increased community recreation fees

Homer City Council passed a resolution last Monday adding community recreation participation fees to the city fee schedule…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Timeline for city phone repairs extended

Homer city council approved last Monday an ordinance that extends the date to effect necessary repairs to the…

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Homer football opens with convincing win over Barrow

The host Homer football team, the defending Division III state champions, began the season with a 38-12 victory…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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4 candidates enter city council race

A fourth city council candidate has joined the race for Homer City Council.

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City considers sublease to new airline at Homer Airport

Flights to and from Anchorage would begin mid-September

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Spit lagoon opens to snagging

Snagging will be allowed beginning Wednesday at noon

“Fish and chips” costumed runners cross the finish line in the inaugural Great Salmon Run 5K race on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 during Salmonfest at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, Alaska.

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1st annual Great Salmon Run 5K starts strong

Net proceeds from the event support Ninilchik youth