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    Articles by Megan Pacer
    The Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 shortly after it arrived at the South Peninsula Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    State opens next vaccination tier
    By Megan Pacer • March 3, 2021 2:30 am

    More than 23% of peninsula residents have gotten first vaccine dose

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    A section of Nordic ski trail is groomed in this undated photo in the Homer, Alaska area. (Photo by Kenny Daher)
    Alternative offered for annual ski marathon
    By Megan Pacer • March 3, 2021 2:30 am

    Skiers invited to traverse 42-kilometer course all month long

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    COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
    State: 189 new COVID-19 cases
    By Megan Pacer • March 3, 2021 2:30 am

    Peninsula remains at intermediate alert level

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    This image compilation shows the latest winners of the Mariners on the Move award from Homer High School. (Image courtesy Paul Story)
    Mariners on the Move
    By Megan Pacer • March 3, 2021 2:30 am

    In the latest installment of awarding Homer High School students with a school honor, the students were able to gather…

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    Out of the Office: Glacial musings
    By Megan Pacer • March 3, 2021 2:30 am

    After living in Alaska for a certain amount of time, one can start to feel like a regular, like one…

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    COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
    State: 179 new COVID-19 cases
    By Megan Pacer • February 24, 2021 2:30 am

    Peninsula remains at intermediate alert level

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    The Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 shortly after it arrived at the South Peninsula Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Appointments for next local vaccine clinic go live...
    By Megan Pacer • February 24, 2021 2:30 am

    Where to get a vaccine locally, and how to sign up

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    A statue of Brother Asaiah rests under a protective wooden structure on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 outside KBBI Public Radio in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Statue of famed local finds new home at...
    By Megan Pacer • February 24, 2021 2:30 am

    Brother Asaiah Bates statue had to move after previous location changed ownership

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    The Homer Mariner hockey team celebrates back to back Division II state hockey championship wins, after defeating the Palmer Moose 3-2 in overtime Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo by Tim Rockey/Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman)
    Mariners defend Division II state hockey title
    By Megan Pacer • February 22, 2021 2:30 am

    Homer avenges 2019 loss by topping Palmer 2-3 in overtime

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    COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
    State: 37 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday
    By Megan Pacer • February 17, 2021 2:30 am

    Southern peninsula moves down into low risk

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    Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members Richard Derkevorkian (left) and Jesse Bjorkman (right) participate in the assembly’s Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 meeting at the borough assembly chambers in Soldotna, Alaska. The assembly voted Tuesday to fund 13 new positions for four fire and EMS service areas. (Photo by Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
    Fire and EMS service areas get additional personnel
    By Megan Pacer • February 17, 2021 2:30 am

    This includes the 5 positions already slated for the new Western Emergency Services

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    The Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 shortly after it arrived at the South Peninsula Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    State leads nation in COVID-19 vaccination
    By Megan Pacer • February 17, 2021 2:30 am

    Where to get a vaccine locally, and how to sign up

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    Homer Police Chief Mark Robl (third from left) stands with some of the Homer Police Department officers including Jim Knott (center) and Larry Baxter (far right) during a groundbreaking ceremonies on May 24, 2019 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Homer Police Department bids farewell to 2 officers
    By Megan Pacer • February 17, 2021 2:30 am

    The Homer Police Department is in search of new officers after two long time members of the department moved on…

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