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One of the two buildings used to teach elementary school children in Kachemak Selo sits on the outer edge of the village Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 in the village at the head of Kachemack Bay. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Board of Education OKs purchase of land for Kachemak Selo school

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School Board voted unanimously at Monday evening’s board meeting to approve the borough purchase…

Community

Dinner in the Street returns to Bunnell on Sunday

Bunnell Street Arts Center is bringing back “Dinner in the Street” summer evening dinner and entertainment event June…

The author guides clients on the Canning River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 2016. (Photo by Rich Wilkins/courtesy Michael Engelhard.

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Writing the rivers of life in Alaska

Alaska Arctic wilderness guide and author Michael Engelhard presents recently published books at Pratt event

Opening day at the Homer Farmer’s Market on May 25, Megan Long with Wild Wellness Farm stands in front of her products. Emilie Springer/ Homer News.

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Farmers market opens with local produce, craft stands

Homer’s 2024 Farmers Market opened the summer season on Saturday, May 25 with a packed parking lot and…

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Panel discussion on local addiction treatment services to take place next week

Panelists will discuss local options for residential and outpatient treatment, counseling services and peer support programs

Homer Harbor on Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Homer Harbor expansion receives federal support

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has allocated funds and Rep. Mary Peltola has requested funding for the harbor’s…

Seniors from Voznesenka and Kachemak Selo prepare to enter the graduation ceremony at Land’s End Resort, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Head of the Bay schools hold 2024 graduation ceremony

Voznesenka and Kachemak Selo celebrated graduates at Land’s End Resort

Crane Jackinsky as Nurse Kelly; Tyler Munns as Elwood P. Dowd; Dayus Anthony as Wilson; and Mike Tupper as Dr. Sanderson rehears a scene from Harvey on Monday at Pier One Theatre. Photo provided by Val Sheppard.

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Pier One Theatre on the Spit opens 51st season with ‘Harvey’

The Pier One Theatre on the Spit opens their 51st season with a performance of “Harvey” on May…

Ashley Young. Photo courtesy of Bunnell Street Arts Center

Community

Alaska Indigenous songwriter to perform at Bunnell Street Arts Center

The performance will be broadcast live on KBBI AM 890 Friday on May 17 at 7 p.m.

Kachemak Bay Writers' Conference logo. Photo courtesy of Kachemak Bay Writers' Conference

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McNair scholars to participate in upcoming writers’ conference

The University of Alaska McNair Scholars Program is bringing eight current scholars and two alumni to attend the…

Emilie Springer/ Homer News
Cynthia Morelli displays pre-fired pottery at her kiln off of Ohlson Mountain Road in Homer in preparation for the Homer Pottery Tour.

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Homer’s Pottery Tour 2024 to feature 9 potter studios

The 2024 Homer Pottery Tour will take place at nine local potters’ studios on May 18 and 19.…

Sports

Homer High School athletic awards announced

Homer High School held an awards ceremony for 2023-2024 athletes in the Mariner Theater on Wednesday, May 8.

Tela O’Donnell Bacher coaching wrestling in Sept. 2022 at Newhalen School in Dillingham. Photo provided by Tela O’Donnell Bacher

Sports

Homer coach visits Azerbaijan with wrestling delegation

Wrestle Like a Girl, led by Homer resident Tela Bacher, is participating in a 10-day U.S. Department of…