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Eileen Faulkner delivers the Memorial Day address on Monday, May 25, 2020, at the Hickerson Memorial Cemetery on Diamond Ridge near Homer, Alaska. Standing next to her are color guards from the Homer and Ninilchik American Legions and the Anchor Point Veterans of Foreign War (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Memorial Day services will be held in Homer, Anchor Point, Ninilchik May 31

The American Legion Posts 16 and 19 and Veterans of Foreign Wars will host memorial services May 31

The Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center hosted a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 21 for the Plantman store located on Pioneer Avenue. The “Plant Man” and owner, Darren Williams, said he is thankful for the opportunity to expand his store and for the support shown by the Homer community. “I just want to thank Homer and the Wildberry products for hosting us here,” Williams said. “It’s been a great experience doing business in Homer. I just really appreciate the community of Homer.” Plantman now has an outdoor and indoor space for customers to purchase and learn how to care for plants. For more information, visit plantmanak.com. Pictured left to right: Brad Anderson, Homer Chamber of Commerce executive director; Tom Soderholm, Homer Chamber of Commerce president; Williams; Christina Cooper, Plantman manager; Andrea Vargas; and Jan Knutson, Homer Visitor Center director. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Plantman holds grand opening

New Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center member honored with ceremony.

A row of skiffs and small boats are moored on Friday, May 21, 2021, at the Homer Harbor in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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USCG National Safe Boating Week reinforces new engine cut-off switch laws

The U.S. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary hosts National Safe Boating Week

The 26th annual Anchor Point King Salmon Derby and Calutta first place fish was caught by Todd Jacobson on the Hurt Locker with a 26.65 pound catch. The derby had 76 anglers participate, and more than 30 fish weighed in. Photo provided by the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce

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Todd Jacobson wins king salmon derby with 26-pound catch

The 26th annual Anchor Point King Salmon Derby and Calutta awarded more than $10,500 in prizes.

Future so bright sunglasses are advised. Homer High School seniors participate in a parade through town in celebration of their graduation on May 18. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News) (Front page centerpiece photo)

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Homer High, Homer Flex High School graduate 91 seniors

After a year of Zoom classes and hybrid learning, face masks, social distancing, quarantining and COVID-19 mitigation plans,…

Photo by Sarah Knapp / Homer News The seniors on the Homer High School girls soccer team were recognized in a ceremony May 14. Pictured left to right are Paige Jones, Katelyn Engebretsen, Katlyn Vogl, Harmony Davidson, Zoe Stonorov, Mya Houglum, Aiyana Cline, Laura Inama, Jessica Sonnen and Hailee Alexander.

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Homer High School soccer team seniors recognized

Homer High School honored its senior soccer players Friday, May 15.

The Homer High School yearbook staff received a Jostens' national award for the 2021 yearbook. The yearbook "Our Story 202One" was credited for its inclusivity and creativity. Pictured is the yearbook staff with the yearbook. Back row left to right: Kamdyn Doughty, Katelyn Engebretsen, Madison Story, Paige Jones, Hannah Hatfield and Tristyn Romeril. Bottom row: Mya Houglum, Suzanne Bishop and Mariah McGuire. Photo submitted by Suzanne Bishop.

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Homer High yearbook staff earns national Jostens’ award for inclusivity

The Homer High School yearbook staff received a national award by Jostens for their 2021 yearbook.

The Homer City Council met May 10, 2021, to discuss new city ordinances and the upcoming fiscal year budget. Screenshot taken from meeting.

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Homer City Council discusses budgetary legislation during regular meeting

The Homer City Council adopted three ordinances during the regular meeting May 10.

Derotha Ferraro from the fishing vessel Big Game poses with the king salmon she caught at the Anchor Point King Salmon Calcutta on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Anchor Point, Alaska. Ferraro’s fish was one of the top ten fish caught in the tournament, weighing more than 20 pounds. (Photo courtesy of Bill Scott)

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Anchor Point King Salmon Derby scheduled for May 15

The Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce will host the 26th annual Calcutta King Salmon Derby May 15.

Sierra Moskios is the coordinator for the REC Room. Moskios recently received an Alaska Afterschool Superhero award for her dedication to the youth of Homer. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Moskios earns Alaska Afterschool Superhero award

Sierra Moskios earned the Alaska Afterschool Superhero award for her dedication to Homer youth.

A graduation balloon sits atop a vehicle during an alternative graduation ceremony for Homer Flex School on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Homer Harbor in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Homer High, Homer Flex seniors graduate May 18

More than 90 high school seniors will graduate May 18 from Homer High School and Homer Flex High…

Dr. Anne Zink, state of Alaska chief medical officer, served as the Kenai Peninsula College 51st annual commencement speaker during the virtual ceremony May 6.

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Kenai Peninsula College honors graduates during virtual commencement

Kenai Peninsula College honored 142 graduates during a virtual commencement held May 6.

Bar-tailed godwits feed on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Mud Bay near the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. The birds were one of several species of shorebirds seen in Mud Bay over the weekend that included western sandpipers, dunlins, long-billed dowitchers and Pacific plovers. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Festival is a mix of live, virtual programming

While the COVID-19 pandemic kept birders away from Kachemak Bay last May in celebration of the 28th annual…