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    Articles by Megan Pacer
    Ordinance to compel mayor to break ties fails at Homer council meeting
    Ordinance to compel mayor to break ties fails...
    By Megan Pacer • August 14, 2019 5:30 am

    An ordinance that would have compelled the mayor to use his ability to vote in the case of a tie…

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    Pigs run through a circular course, chased by a young volunteer, during the pig races at the Kenai Peninsula Fair, on Aug. 18, 2018 at the fairgrounds in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Kenai Peninsula Fair returns with family fun
    By Megan Pacer • August 14, 2019 5:30 am

    The annual Kenai Peninsula Fair is headed to the Ninilchik Fairgrounds this weekend, and it’s packed with a full and…

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    Hansen-Cavasos files to run for Homer City Council
    Hansen-Cavasos files to run for Homer City Council
    By Megan Pacer • August 14, 2019 5:30 am

    Another city resident has thrown her hat into the ring to run for one of two open Homer City Council…

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    Homer Head Start early education program at risk for being shut down
    Homer Head Start early education program at risk...
    By Megan Pacer • August 7, 2019 5:30 am

    Parents, staff and young students gathered last Thursday in front of the Homer Head Start to advocate for the school…

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    Three file to run for Homer City Council seat
    Three file to run for Homer City Council...
    By Megan Pacer • August 7, 2019 5:30 am

    Current Homer City Council members Shelly Erickson and Tom Stroozas have filed to run for two seats that are coming…

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    Salmonfest returns with renewed vigor over things to fight for, and against
    Salmonfest returns with renewed vigor over things to...
    By Megan Pacer • August 7, 2019 5:30 am

    Some people know the story of how Salmonfest came to be; a lot don’t.

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    Visitors inspect various growing produce at one of five expansive gardens featured in this year’s Garden Tour on Sunday, July 28, 2019 in and around Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Gardens burst with color on annual tour
    By Megan Pacer • July 31, 2019 5:30 am

    A healthy dumping of rain last Saturday made for bright and brilliant flowers on Sunday as locals and visitors alike…

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    A de Havilland Beaver aircraft floats upside down near the mouth of Tutka Bay, across Kachemak Bay from Homer, Alaska, on Friday, July 19, 2019. The plane had an accident during takeoff with seven people on board. (Photo courtesy Robert Williams)
    Anchorage flying service suspends operations after fatal floatplane...
    By Megan Pacer • July 24, 2019 5:30 am

    A Maryland man is dead and his child is in critical condition

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    Homer wrestlers shine at national tourney
    Homer wrestlers shine at national tourney
    By Megan Pacer • July 24, 2019 5:30 am

    McKenzie Cook earns first place national wrestling title

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    Justin Zank, former head coach of the Heat of the Bay Cougars, pictured here on Sept. 1, 2017 at McNeil Canyon Elementary School in Fritz Creek, Alaska, is the new head coach for the Homer High School football team. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Former Head of the Bay football coach will...
    By Megan Pacer • July 24, 2019 5:30 am

    The Homer High School football team has a new leader starting this season, but it’s a face many in the…

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    Foot, founder of Houseless Records, poses for a photo on July 18, 2019 at Camp Here: Occupy to Overcome, a sit-in on the Delany Park Strip in Anchorage, Alaska to raise awareness of the issues facing homeless people. Houseless Records is embarking on the Front Porch Tour, which brings events featuring music, art and food to various communities along with educational material on how to help the homeless population. (Photo by Matthew Meyer)
    Music, art tour to support the homeless comes...
    By Megan Pacer • July 24, 2019 5:30 am

    “House and home are different. I’ve been houseless and felt like I had a home.”

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    A de Havilland Beaver aircraft floats upside down near the mouth of Tutka Bay, across Kachemak Bay from Homer, Alaska, on Friday, July 19, 2019. The plane had an accident during takeoff with seven people on board. (Photo courtesy Robert Williams)
    1 killed in Tutka Bay plane accident; child...
    By Megan Pacer • July 19, 2019 12:00 am

    Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Joseph Patanella’s last name, which was previously spelled…

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    (Image courtesy Set Free Alaska)
    Addiction treatment center in search of a new...
    By Megan Pacer • July 17, 2019 5:30 am

    A faith-based organization that’s been trying to set up an inpatient addiction treatment center in the Homer area for months…

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