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Isley Bay Parrett

Isley Bay Parrett was born at 7:05 a.m. on Dec. 29, 2017 at South Peninsula Hospital to Krista…

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The Carmen Field family ice fishing day will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan.…

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Time for a little pizazz in New Year

Happy New Year! A clean slate, endless possibilities, each day an opportunity to enjoy a new adventure. What…

The sun rises over the Homer Spit and the Kenai Mountains on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. On Thursday there will be 6 hours and 17 minutes of daylight, a gain of 13 minutes from last week. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Ugh. That’s really all the Betster can muster today, folks. Is it really 2018 already? Was it not…

The Moxie Strings: Diana Ladio, Fritz McGirr and Alison Lynn. (Photo provided)

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Arts Briefs

‘Bears’ show opens at Grace Ridge Brewery Homer artist Julianne Tomich’s new show, “Bears in Flowers,” opens with…

Pets of the Week: Sara

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Pets of the Week: Sara

Pet of the Week Sara is a 4-month-old tortie. “Behold, the two-headed tortie! Just kidding! That’s Sara on…

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New Year’s Eve weekend events

For New Year’s Eve in Homer, bars celebrate in two time zones: New York style at 8 p.m.,…

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Morgan Asher Kennon

Morgan Asher Kennon was born at 10:20 p.m. Dec. 14, 2017 at South Peninsula Hospital to Jennifer Cabana…

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Tsalteshi Trails Association will hold a 20- and 40-kilometer Tour of Tsalteshi freestyle ski race Feb. 18 at…

Pets of the Week: Electra

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Pets of the Week: Electra

Pet of the Week Electra, a 12-year-old female, is an all around great cat. She has lived with…

Sourdough is the magic ingredient for Alaska cooking

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Sourdough is the magic ingredient for Alaska cooking

I cannot write about Alaskan cooking and eating without mentioning sourdough, a magical ingredient that contributes leavening power,…

Students at K-Bay Martial Athletics get in the spirit of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” on Dec. 19. They fought light saber battles with foam swords. From left to right, back, are Jim Richardson, Charlotte Richardson and Cooper Hyde; center, Guro Kurt P. Leffler II, Hayden Cox, second from right, and Alivia Craddock. K-Bay Martial Athletics offers an after-school program called Warriors and Scholars that teaches children martial arts but also values like politeness, respects and team work as well as weapons safety.

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Best Bets

Vacations in the 21st Century quite frankly baffle the Betster. Intrinsic in the meaning or common understanding of…

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Arts Briefs

Registration starts for 2018 Kachemak Bay Writers Conference Registration has started for the 2018 Kachemak Bay Writers Conference,…