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This spectacular and simple marshmallow recipe is an easy way to wow at holiday potlucks. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Power puffs

Don’t dread the dreaded potluck with this five-ingredient marshmallow recipe.

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Town Crier

In honor of Veterans Day, local author Doug Dodd will give a talk about his latest book, “Hero…

The sun shines on Yukon Island on Thurday, Oct. 28, 2021, as seen from Bishop's Beach in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Homer’s Best Bets

Having once spent some time in Florida, the Betster naively believed yours truly could escape the wrath of…

Laramie (Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws)

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Pet of the week: Laramie

Laramie is a sweet 1-year-old boy who came in as a stray. He’s been so friendly from the…

The masthead for the Homer Weekly News.

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Art by Jeff, Ranja, and M’fanwy Dean is shown at the Dean Family Gallery. (Photo provided)

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First Friday art exhibit openings

Art Shop Gallery

Chewy soft pretzels are easy to make at home. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Penisula Clarion)
Chewy soft pretzels are easy to make at home. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Sisterhood and soft pretzels

Our favorite snack there, the one I know will always make her smile, was a soft pretzel with…

The cover of Tom Kizzia's book, "Cold Mountain Path," published by Porphyry Press in October 2021. (Photo provided)

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‘Cold Mountain Path’ explores ghost town history of McCarthy

Kizzia’s book looks at McCarthy history from 1938 to the town’s revival as a tourist destination.

Homer High School. (Homer News file photo)

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School announcements

School district risk level update and upcoming events

The Homer Police Station as seen Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Cops and Courts

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

A little girl shows off the rock she found during the Homer Rocks Halloween scavenger hunt at the Islands and Oceans Center on Sunday, Oct. 24. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Homer’s Best Bets

Barring a last-minute, not forecasted blizzard, Homer kids may enjoy a rare pleasure on Sunday, Halloween: trick or…

Rika Mouw and Turid Senungetuk, wife of Ron Senungetuk, stand in front of Ron Senungetuk's artworks titled "Reindeer Herd I, II, III" during the exhibit's opening reception at the Pratt Museum and Park. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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‘Ron Senungetuk: A Retrospective’ includes works from Homer collectors

‘Ron Senungetuk: A Retrospective’ builds on traveling show with works from Homer collectors.

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Town Crier

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Haunted Hickory Halloween event will not be held this year. The event includes…