Joan Brown Dodd, left, and Doug Dodd pose for a photo at the Homer News on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Author couple publish new books

Homer has long been known for its support of new and established authors. Through college classes, readings, workshops…

Members of the LowDown Brass Band perform an impromptu session Tuesday Aug. 7, 2018 at the Homer Brewery in Homer, Alaska. The band played at Salmonfest on Saturday, at Alice’s Champagne Palace on Tuesday and at Soldotna Creek Park on Wednesday. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Here at our offices on the south shore of Beluga Lake, we see a lot of cool stuff…

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Clinton Walter Goodfellow

Clinton Walter Goodfellow

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Rusty White Counts Jr

Rusty White Counts Jr. was born at 3:53 p.m. Aug. 2, 2018, at South Peninsula Hospital to Kristi…

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Carter Hayes Martinez

Carter Hayes Martinez was born at 4:31 p.m. Aug. 1, 2018, at South Peninsula Hospital to Eivy and…

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Town Crier

Alaska Wild Salmon Day in Homer is 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at Karen Hornaday Park. In 2016…

Lillian P. and Benjamin G. Laughlin

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Lillian P. and Benjamin G. Laughlin

Lillian P. Laughlin

Magic Kingdom halibut piccata with fettucine was inspired by a recipe for swordfish by Sam Sifton in the New York Times. (Photo by Teri Robl)

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Kachemak Cuisine: Frozen salmon is Alaska fast food

It’s the gathering time of year and our freezers need cleaning out to make room for this summer’s…

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Cops and Courts

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

Participants in an aeirial art installation march through the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds, with a king salmon leading the way, at this year’s Salmonfest on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 in Ninilchik, Alaska. Homer artist Mavis Muller designs the art installation each year, with a message about salmon or water. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Salmonfest continues tradition of highlighting female artists while promoting salmon activism

Continuing a tradition of promoting female musicians, Salmonfest brought thousands of music lovers and a popular Washington national…

Indigo Sonnenborn, far right, rehearses a scene from “The Wind in the Willows.” Joining her are, from left to right, Thea Person, Esme Golden, Elsa Pietsch and Poppy Smith. The Pier One Youth Theatre play shows Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 9-12, 2018, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Arts Briefs

Youth Theatre show opens today

Brenda Steenblock

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Brenda Steenblock

Brenda Steenblock

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Jackson Brody Cantwel

Jackson Brody Cantwell was born at 7:28 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at South Peninsula Hospital to Sarah…