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Foundation stayed flexible by being independent

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

Walls of the 18th annual Burning Basket, Recover, rest against the basket frame during construction on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at Mavis Muller's property near Homer, Alaska. The basket is built in sections so it can be disassembled and transported to Mariner Park on the Homer Spit, where it will be burned at sundown on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Mavis Muller)

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‘Recover’ brings Burning Basket back to Spit

Basket in a time of pandemic will seek to rebuild community, organizer Muller says.

A sign advertising the annual Homer Documentary Film Festival hangs on the side of the Homer Theatre Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Arts Briefs

Alaska World Arts Festival starts Friday

This base oatmeal muffin mix offers endless variations and can be paired with fresh fruits and berries. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A muffin for all seasons

Accompany the summer berry bounty with this all-purpose oatmeal muffin.

Homemade lemon curd and fruit are an easy way to fill puff pastry tart shells on the fly. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: When life gives you puff pastry … make lemon curd

By my own necessity, I have become resourceful, adaptable and a creative problem-solver.

Pumpkin (Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws)

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Pet of the week: Pumpkin

This sweet darling is 12 years old and needs a new home. Pumpkin is in good health and…

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Town Crier

After Saturday, Sept. 4, the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center will no longer operate an outside…

Debi Poore stands under her very successful pea tunnel on Aug. 20, 2021, at her home in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Rosemary Fitzpatrick)

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Kachemak Gardener: Keep the garden parties going

September got here in a hurry. There is much to do, and I made a stab at some…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

"Tern Lake," a photo by Susan Johnson, is part of the members showcase exhibit opening Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at the Homer Council on the Arts in Homer, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Homer Council on the Arts)

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Group shows featured in First Friday openings

Two large group shows opening this Friday offer chances to see the breadth and depth of Alaska art.…

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Homer Farmers Market: Food Hub is like an online Farmers Market

I had the joyous opportunity to go berry picking this weekend with some new friends who just moved…

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Foundation has a history of literature, arts and music donations

Foundation’s largest donation was to the Homer Public Library.

The poster for the 2021 Burning Basket, Recover. (Photo courtesy of Mavis Muller)

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Art briefs

Pride and Prejudice opens