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    Articles by Sarah Knapp
    A boat is lifted out of the water at Northern Enterprises Boat Yard on Kachemak Drive. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
    Northern Enterprise Boat Yard expands business
    By Sarah Knapp • June 17, 2021 10:30 am

    Northern Enterprises Boat Yard, Inc., the largest privately owned dry dock marina in Alaska, is expanding its docks and boat-lifting…

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    The Homer City Council met June 14 to discuss current legislation and concerns. Screenshot from meeting held via Zoom.
    Council opposes election ordinance
    By Sarah Knapp • June 17, 2021 1:30 am

    The Homer City Council voted in opposition of Ordinance 21-29 to change the election process.

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    Homer News reporter Sarah Knapp (kneeling) is pictured with the Friends of Kachemak Bay State Park volunteer group who cleared South Eldred Trail during National Trails Day on June 5. The group was able to clear half a mile of the trail. Pictured left to right are Kristine Moerlein, Amy Holman, Kathy Sarns, Lyn Maslow, Ruth Dickerson and Kris Holderied. (Photo by Michael Singer)
    Out of the Office: Finding Home in Alaska
    By Sarah Knapp • June 17, 2021 1:30 am

    “The story is it’s dark, it’s cold, it’s unfriendly and there are wild animals that’ll eat you.”

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    From left to right: Sens. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau; Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak; Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, and Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, speak on the floor of the Alaska Senate on Monday, May 24, 2021, the first day of one of two special sessions called by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)
    Sen. Stevens promises government will not shut down...
    By Sarah Knapp • June 10, 2021 9:30 am

    Sticking point is size of permanent fund dividend.

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    A group of six women tackled the work needing to be done during National Trails Day at South Eldred trail including cutting up fallen trees, re-establishing the trail tread, clearing overgrown plants and ensuring the trail markings were in sight and up-to-date. Pictured left to right are Kristine Moerlein, Amy Holman, Kathy Sarns, Lyn Maslow, Ruth Dickerson and Kris Holderied. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
    Volunteers help clear KBSP trails in honor of...
    By Sarah Knapp • June 10, 2021 9:30 am

    Almost 40 volunteers helped clean up Kachemak Bay State Park in honor of National Trails Day

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    Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News 
Ana Rosa Polit stands in front of Espresso Waves, her new coffee drive-through. Espresso Waves is located in front of the Ocean Shores RV Park.
    Polit runs on coffee and the American dream
    By Sarah Knapp • June 2, 2021 1:30 am

    Ana Rosa Polit opened Espresso Waves on May 1

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    The American Legion Post 16, Homer, American Legion Post 19, Ninilchik, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10221, Anchor Point, color guard stands at attention while Taps is played in honor of all servicemen and women who died in service to the United States of America. The veterans organizations hosted the Memorial Day service at Hickerson Memorial Cemetery May 31. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
    Memorial Day services honor fallen heroes
    By Sarah Knapp • June 2, 2021 1:30 pm

    2021 Memorial Day services honored and remembered the 1 million fallen service members of the U.S.

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    Jenny Martin, left, and Tianah Cavanaugh, center, write on the front of  Etude Studio during Mary Epperson Day on June 6, 2014, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News file photo)
    HCOA hosts 2021 Mary Epperson Day June 5
    By Sarah Knapp • June 2, 2021 1:30 am

    The Homer Council on the Arts will host a community-wide art festival June 5 for Mary Epperson Day

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    Homer Halibut Tournament logo
    First-annual Homer Halibut Tournament scheduled Sept. 24-25
    By Sarah Knapp • June 2, 2021 1:30 am

    The Homer Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first annual Homer Halibut Tournament Sept. 24-25

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    The Homer City Council met May 10 to discuss new city ordinances and the upcoming fiscal year budget. Screenshot taken from meeting.
    Homer City Council introduces budget, election ordinances
    By Sarah Knapp • May 26, 2021 1:30 am

    Homer City Council introduced ordinances regarding the election process and FY 2022-23 budget Monday

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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)
    Memorial Day services will be held in Homer,...
    By Sarah Knapp • May 26, 2021 1:30 am

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

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    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)
    Plantman holds grand opening
    By Sarah Knapp • May 22, 2021 1:30 am

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

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    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)
    USCG National Safe Boating Week reinforces new engine...
    By Sarah Knapp • May 21, 2021 1:30 pm

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

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