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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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Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival seeks featured artist

The Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival is seeking applicants for its 30th annual festival featured artist, according to a…

Mock orange, Shubert’s Red, mountain ash, red twigged dogwood and Miss Kim lilac, all successfully blend their fall colors. (Photo by Rosemary Fitzpatrick)

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Kachemak Gardener: Who doesn’t love fall?

Combining shades of gold, red/gold, a little straight up red — fall is a marvelous season.

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A wood-carved whale hangs in the Nikiski Senior Center on Sept. 23.

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Whale of a job

Nikiski Senior Center gets addition to dining room.

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The Cosmic Hamlet Entertainment film crew prepares for a new scene to roll on the set of "Bolt from the Blue" at the Kilcher Homestead on Sept. 28. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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‘Bolt from the Blue’ film features Homer

“The Office” star Kate Flannery cast in feature film produced in Homer.

Lysimachia purpurea’s yellow blooms glimmer in the fall light. (Photo by Rosemary Fitzpatrick)

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Kachemak Gardener: Fall is here but there’s still lots to do in the garden

We took our own advice, packed the rickety camper (an A-Liner), and headed north to Hidden Lake. This…

A cyanotype by Kristin Link from a group exhibit, "Sound of Wind and Glass," with John Hagen and Michael Walsh showing for October at Bunnell Street Arts Center. (Photo provided)

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October shows offer eclectic mix of media

Some galleries or venues won’t be holding First Friday receptions, while others, like Grace Ridge Brewing, are in…

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Homer Farmers Market: Goods still available as winter approaches

After such a beautiful weekend, can we even begin to think about winter? Can we hope for a…

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Bjørn Olson poses for a photo at the opening of the Homer Drawdown: Peatland exhibit on Friday, Setp. 17, 2021, at the Pratt Museum & Park. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Homer filmmakers receive Rasmuson grants

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Pandemic gave foundation new role

Looking ahead, Homer Foundation sets goal of $20 million endowment by 2028.

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