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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Celebration of Life — Joyanna Geisler

We invite the community to honor the life and legacy of Joyanna Geisler on Friday, May 16 from…

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The Shorebird Festival has arrived! Get out your scopes, binoculars and other birding paraphernalia and hit the trails,…

JD Nolan and Lisa Nolan stand outside the newly reopened Cosmic Kitchen on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Cosmic Kitchen returns under new ownership

The restaurant will pay homage to the original.

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Experiencing stories together

Pier One Theatre presents its summer season of live local performances.

Attendees listen to another person share their thoughts on community-building at the Homer Public Library on Tuesday, April 29. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Finding hope in Homer

A community-building conversation was held on April 29.

Individual Artist Awards logo. Photo courtesy of the Rasmuson Foundation

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Rasmuson Foundation accepting applications for Individual Artist Awards

Project Awards are for short-term projects that clearly benefit the artist and their development.

San Francisco Bay and Vicinity map, circa 1900, from the Encyclopedia Brittanica’s online page.

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Mary Penney and her 1898 Alaska Adventure — Part 5

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Brooklynite Mary L. Penney and the rest of the Kings County Mining Company had departed New…

These sweet, stuffed pancakes, called hotteok, are found in Korea, and they make a perfect after-school snack. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Sweet bread to help savor the moments

If this stage of his childhood can so quickly become a memory, how fast will the rest of…

Mike and Sully, two male budgies. Lovey, male, and Missy, female budgie. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Four Budgies

They come in pairs, but the 4 don’t need to be adopted together.

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New works for a new season

May First Friday showcases work by Homer and Kenai Peninsula artists.

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Mayday, mayday — or rather, May Day! It’s May 1, folks, and the Betster is ready for some…

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Sybil Lawson
Jon Peterson.

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Death notice — Jon Peterson

We announce the passing of Jon Montague Peterson, on Jan. 28. Jon was born on May 20, 1935,…