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    Articles by Emilie Springer
    Some of Homer's AMCC attendees on Tuesday Jan. 24 at the Denai'na Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Back row L to R: Emilie Springer, Nicole Webster, Katie Gavenus, Reid Brewer, Marilyn Sigman, Kim Schuster and Serena Tierra. Front row L to R: Donna Aderhold, Lily Westphal, Debbie Tobin, Kris Holdereid, Lauren Sutton and Dan Olsen.  There were several others in attendance not included in this photo.   Photo taken by conference attendant.
    Local scientists bring research to marine science symposium
    By Emilie Springer • February 2, 2023 9:05 am

    The 2023 Alaska Marine Science Symposium showcased marine research in the Arctic Ocean, Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska

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    Pet of the Week: Neville
    Pet of the Week: Neville
    By Emilie Springer • February 2, 2023 9:00 am

    Neville (Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter)

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    Lance Petersen directs “The Music Man” for Pier One Theatre in Homer, Alaska. (Photo contributed by Pier One Theatre)
    ‘He built a world of true community’
    By Emilie Springer • February 2, 2023 9:00 am

    Lance Petersen, Homer theater pioneer, dead at 81

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    Homer High School Computer Science Students. Andrew Skillingstad, Chloe Gall,  Halen Nordstrom, Cecilia Fitzpatrick, Zane Sanchez, Regan Baker, Coleman Stephens, Elsa Otis, Leland Curtis, Samson Isaac, Brennan Steen, Caleb Brow (note:several female students were absent on this day).   Photo provided by Jan Spurkland.
    Homer High School earns computer science female diversity...
    By Emilie Springer • February 2, 2023 9:00 am

    Homer High School has earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in…

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    Allison O'Neil and Shari Daugherty serve as volunteers for Community Resource Connect at the SPARC Building in Homer, Alaska on Tuesday. Photo by Emilie Springer
    Outreach event targets homelessness while connecting to those...
    By Emilie Springer • February 2, 2023 9:00 am

    Homer Community Resource Connect provided services in Homer and Anchor Point

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    Homer High School Jazz Band performing in Pops Concert at Mariner Theater Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Emilie Springer/Homer News)
    Annual Pops concert features band, jazz band, choir,...
    By Emilie Springer • February 2, 2023 9:00 am

    On Monday, Homer High School students performed in the annual Pops concert featuring band, jazz band, choir, swing choir as…

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    Amy Russell
    West Homer staff member receives Paraeducator of the...
    By Emilie Springer • February 2, 2023 9:00 am

    West Homer staff member Amy Russell received the State of Alaska Special Education Paraeducator of the Year Award for 2023…

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    Entrance to Karen Hornaday Campground, photographed on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)
    Concerns over crime drove decision to shut down...
    By Emilie Springer • January 25, 2023 1:30 am

    Police activity at Hornaday Campground spiked in 2020 when it was designated as a free camping spot

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    Nova, 7-year-old female.
    Pet of the Week: Nova
    By Emilie Springer • January 25, 2023 1:30 am

    She has been patiently waiting for her furever home

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    Homer seine vessels Allie B and Hadassah on Friday Jan. 20 in the Kodiak Harbor. Photo from Ivan Stonorov.
    Kodiak Tanner crab fishermen stand down until processors...
    By Emilie Springer • January 25, 2023 1:30 am

    Boats have been packed into the Kodiak harbor since the first week of January.

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    Emergency personnel respond to a fire on R/V Qualifier, in the Northern Enterprises Boatyard on Kachemak Drive, Jan. 19, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Photos by Nika Wolfe)
    Research and support vessel catches fire in boatyard
    By Emilie Springer • January 25, 2023 1:30 am

    The fire was first reported by crew members on board the vessel.

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    Volunteers distibute a meal to attendees at Project Homeless Connect on Jan. 29, 2020, at Homer United Methodist Church in Homer, Alaska. Dubbed Community Resource Connect (CRC) this year, the free, one-day event is intended for those who are homeless, at risk of being homeless, or for those in need of extra support for their daily living situation. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News file)
    Homer, Anchor Point to host ‘one-stop shops’ targeting...
    By Emilie Springer • January 25, 2023 1:30 am

    The event, now in its fifth year, offers resources, connections to assistance and necessary supplies

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    South Peninsula Hospital employees remove COVID-19 testing signs from South Peninsula Hospital test site Friday Jan. 13, 2023. (Photo from Derotha Ferraro/South Peninsula Hospital)
    South Peninsula Hospital closes COVID test and vaccine...
    By Emilie Springer • January 18, 2023 1:30 am

    In its peak, the test and vaccine site employed 15 people, and was averaging 100-150 swabs a day.

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    Spencer Co, Thea Person and Zach Marley participate in the Homer High School Drama, Debate and Forensics Tournament, Saturday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy Kammi Matson)
    Homer High School Drama, Debate and Forensics results
    By Emilie Springer • January 18, 2023 1:30 am

    The Homer High School Drama, Debate and Forensics Invite, Jan. 13-14, included teams from Homer, Soldotna and Nikiski. The event…

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    Cher, Dionne and Tai. (Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter)
    Pets of the Week: Cher, Dionne and Tai
    By Emilie Springer • January 18, 2023 1:30 am

    They are 4-months-old females and far from “Clueless”

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    Reba and Lynn Temple pose on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Emilie Springer/Homer News)
    Community to host Himalayan dinner to support cancer...
    By Emilie Springer • January 18, 2023 1:30 am

    Next week’s event is a prelude to a larger awareness effort slated for April.

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