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Tragedy sparked youth funds

Another in a series of short historical reminiscences to mark the 30th anniversary of the Homer Foundation, Alaska’s…

The cover to Dorothy Roberts Cline's book, "Fall to Flight: An Alaskan Eaglet's Story of Survival," uses a photo by the late Michael S. Cline. (Image courtesy of Dorothy Roberts Cline)

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‘Fall to Flight’ tells story of eaglet’s survival

Fourth book by Homer author Dorothy S. Cline considers hard truth about nature.

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Homer Farmers Market: Choice abounds in colors, varieties

I’m lazy — I admit it. It is so seldom that I actually make it to the Homer…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

"Better late than never," the Kachemak Gardener said of the late-summer plants blooming in her garden in Homer. (Photo by Rosemary Fitzpatrick).

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Kachemak Gardener: Plenty of time to harvest in the land of the midnight sun

Yikes! I just spent two of the most peaceful evening hours in the garden and completely forgot that…

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HCOA holds one-day special event

Sheila Wyne's "Strata #3" is part of her show that opened Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at Bunnell Street Arts Center. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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In new show, Wyne looks at time through ‘Strata’

Spenard artist chops, shears and welds decommissioned road signs to make art.

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Alice Witte Fund started a legacy of scholarship funds

Death of popular vollyball coach inspired first of many scholarship funds.

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Homer Farmers Market: SNAP program doubles Market tokens

SNAP doubling program makes fresh, locally grown food accessible to everyone.

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Anderson presents theater workshops

Tracy Hansen poses for a photo in front of her paintings at her Ocean Drive shop, 59 North, on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Homer artist starts shop to sell art

59 North Creations features work by Tracy Hansen and other local artists.

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Foundation invests in community, not just give away money

Clarification: This essay has been edited to clarify that Gary Thomas was an early supporter of KBBI, but…

Black-legged kittiwakes neast on Gull Island on July 31, 2021, near Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Best Bets

It might be somewhat damp these days, eh? Seasoned Homerites know that the rain always come before school…