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Photos courtesy of the Brennan Family Collection This photo of John Floyd King was taken during his U.S. Army service during World War I. Written beneath the photo was “Some soldier, eh!”

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The Separate Lives of the Man Who Fell — Part 3

Alec Hardin MacDonald appeared in the census count as a resident of Takotna Village in Interior Alaska

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Homer happenings from years past

Peony farmer Allison Gaylord harvests peonies at Willow Drive Gardens during the 2022 season. Photo courtesy of Abi Reid

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Meet Your Neighbor: Homer, city of peonies

Annual peony celebration will take place in July

Dr. Edson Knapp is pictured n June 22, 2023 with his photography exhibit, "Joy in the Journey," on display at South Peninsula Hospital's gallery through July 4. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Finding meaning in life’s small moments

Homer community member Edson Knapp captures images that tell stories of moments in time

John Floyd King served in the elite Rainbow Division during World War I. By the end of his tenure, he was a machine gunner fighting in France. (Photo courtesy of the Brennan Family Collection)

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The Separate Lives of the Man Who Fell — Part 2

John Floyd King disappeared from the record and Doc MacDonald came into being

Salt & Straw via AP This image provided by Salt & Straw shows a variety of the West Coast ice creamery’s unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut. Others sound like a warm hug in gelid form: Jasmine Milk Tea laced with chocolate-coated almond slivers, or Rhubarb Crumble with Toasted Anise.

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Creative ice cream flavors could make this a sweet, savory, scoop-worthy summer

By Kim Cook

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Todd Hindman, owner of Udder Delights, poses at his booth at the Homer Farmers Market during Memorial Weekend in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Meet your neighbor: Udder Delights

When Todd Hindman’s “Pooh Bear” honey ice cream won a local dessert competition five years ago, he was…

Singer-songwriters Barbara Sim from South Carolina and Brandon Mills from Nashville, Tennesee, pose alongside Hal, a fiberglass halibut at the Chamber’s Spit visitor center, June 8. (Photo by Christina Whiting/Homer News)

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Singing through the longest day

Summer Solstice Festival celebrates summer and showcases veteran musicians

Tom Kizzia and Richard Chiappone present an author talk at the Homer Public Library, an event hosted by Friends of the Homer Public Library, September 2022. (Photo provided by Cheryl Illg)

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Meet Your Neighbor: Friends of the Homer Library

Local volunteers support the Homer Public Library’s programs, events, activities and fundraisers

When Takotna resident Alec MacDonald registered in February 1942 for the military draft, he falsely claimed to have been born in 1900 in Chautauqua County, Kansas.

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The Separate Lives of the Man Who Fell — Part 1

Even now, with much more of the truth laid bare, mysteries remain

A favorite of Korean kids and college kids alike, Korean black bean noodles are an everyday takeout staple. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Comfort food for when it’s needed most

Korean black bean noodles provide a mild and soothing meal

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