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Seniors get reprieve on denials
A Homer assisted living home that appeared likely to close after some residents lost Medicaid waivers now will…
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Aquaponics: A blast of green in midwinter
Update: This article has been updated with a note at the end of the article noting that tilapia…
Community
Forward into the past: ’60s Show crosses generational boundaries
Calling itself “a trip down Penny Lane” — uh, that would be a Beatles song — “The ’60s…
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Diamond Ridge fire station now open
The Kachemak Emergency Services has opened a second, permanent fire station on the west side of its service…
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Judge finds biologist not guilty of charges
After a one-day, non-jury trial, Homer District Court Judge Margaret Murphy on Jan. 9 found an Alaska Department…
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Some assisted living homes to close because of Medicaid waiver denials
In the continuum of care for Homer’s senior population, a group in the middle not sick enough to…
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1st baby arrives Jan. 9
The parents of Homer’s first baby of the year didn’t plan on her earning that annual honor, but…
Community
Mountainfilm fest: a respite from snowless winter
Rain, ice and a drought of snow have made this winter almost unbearable for people who would rather…
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Oil revenue No. 1 issue for legislators
As Sen. Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, and Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer, leave this week for Juneau, both said one…
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Council won’t apply judge’s ruling on natural gas to all condo units
After meeting in executive session at a special meeting Monday night, the Homer City Council said it would…
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Police arrest man after he loses his drug kit
An Anchor Point man who Homer Police said lost his drug kit on New Year’s Eve at a…
Community
Layering key to wax art
In this gloomy winter, the media of encaustic evokes feelings of warmth both in its creation and appreciation.…
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Four more apply for city manager position
The city of Homer now has more applicants for city manager than stars on the American flag as…