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Snow piles up at the dump site near Lake Street and the Homer Bypass on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. An eagle nest in the tree to the right is a popular viewing site when bald eagles nest there. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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BEST STORIES AND CRAFTS BET: The Pratt Museum & Park is back open and ready to welcome everyone…

Susan Cushing’s lovely arrangement of succulents thrive on her kitchen window sill. (Photo by Rosemary Fitzpatrick)

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Kachemak Gardener: Hold off on starts for now and focus on houseplants

The end of February is the usual time for me to get seeds started. Tomatoes, artichoke, onions, shallots…

The masthead for the Homer Weekly News.

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

A corner of Don Decker's exhibit, Thin Ice, showing through February at Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Decker’s ‘Thin Ice’ looks at expanse of Alaska and ground beneath

Artist’s talk includes Decker’s poetry.

Homer High School. (Homer News file photo)

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School announcements

School district risk level update and upcoming events

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Cops and Courts

Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

Town Crier teaser.

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Town Crier

HABA, the Homer Area Beekeepers Association, is holding its first in-person meeting in two years on Saturday, Feb.…

This hearty salmon chowder takes a shot at recreating the famous smoked salmon chowder served at Pike Place Chowder in Seattle. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Winter warmup

Hearty smoke salmon chowder caps a day outdoors

Moose Munchies (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Homer’s Best Bets

Alas, we won’t have the Winter Carnival Parade again this year, but there’s still lots to do this…

The masthead for the Homer Weekly News.

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

A traditional dish of the Lunar New Year, rice cake soup features beef, rice cakes, green onions, toased sushi nori and eggs. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Making a fresh start

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with rice cake soup

Homer High School. (Homer News file photo)

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School announcements

School district risk level update and upcoming events

Annie Boocheever. (Photo provided)

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Arts Briefs: Poetry contest ends Friday; writer offers workshop

Arts Briefs