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Homer happenings from years past

A fledged crane colt follows its parent across the Kachemak Bay Campus lawn on Pioneer Avenue in Homer, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. The other parent was waiting across the street and rendezvoused with these two at Oodalolly's. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Summer is quickly leaving and we’re sliding into fall, but that just opens the door for a whole…

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Lukas Dubbe birth

Lukas Dubbe was born on Aug. 22, 2025, to parents Chelsea and Ben Dubbe in Homer, Alaska.

Volunteers at Glacier Spit Cleanup in September 2022. Photo provided by Center for Alaska Coastal Studies

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CoastWalk 2025 kicks off this September

CACS’s annual marine debris cleanup and data collection event starts Sept. 6.

A photo from July, 2025 of the backstage at Pier One Theatre. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Out of the office and on the stage

Ruminations on a return to community theatre

This healthier version of the kid-approved classic is made with pureed sweet potato that makes the dish a vibrant orange, and nutritional yeast imparts a savory, cheesy flavor. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion.)

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1st day of school mac and cheese

This healthier version of the kid-approved classic is made with pureed sweet potato and nutritional yeast.

Harold Pomeroy was the director of Alaska’s Territorial Civil Defense before becoming the first executive of the Kenai Peninsula Borough in 1964. (Photo courtesy of Alaska Digital Archives)

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No Simple Matter: Finding the borough a home — Part 2

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Locating the physical site for the administration efforts of the Kenai Peninsula Borough on Binkley Street…

A poster from the Pier One Theatre website shows information about the upcoming spring performance. Rehearsals began last week.

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Community choir begins rehearsals for spring performance

The Kenai Peninsula Community Chorus and Homer High School Concert Choir, under the direction of borough school district…

Maui (10-year-old male) & Lola (6-year-old female). Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui

They’re still waiting for their hero to come meet them.

A piece of the poster for the 2025 Sacred Acre festival in Ninilchik, Alaska. This year's festival will take place Sept. 5-7.

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Alaska EDM festival ‘Sacred Acre’ returns for 4th year

Started in 2022, the annual autumnal festival will be Sept. 5-7.

Artist Chaepter performs at the Mermaid Cafe on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. He kicked off his Alaska tour, along with fellow musician Hemlock, with the porchside show in Homer. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Another week, the same ol’ spiel — for details on what’s happening around town, check out these Best…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

The beginning of this year's Burning Basket on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Burning Basket project returns for 22nd year

Build week will begin Sept. 1.