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Amber Corey Pointer (right), recipient of the Citizen of the Year award, poses with Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce president Dawson Slaughter and vice president Erin Jerde during the Community Awards announcements on Saturday, March 1<ins>, 2025,</ins> in Anchor Point<ins>, Alaska</ins>.

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Anchor Point chamber honors community members

The annual Community Awards are held as part of the Snow Rondi annual winter festival.

Students perform at the Homer OPUS fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Chapman School in Anchor Point. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Homer OPUS hosts spaghetti fundraiser and concert for elementary music program

The fundraiser came ahead of the Sea of Strings spring concert on April 10.

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The art of March

Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate the increasing daylight hours and quick approach towards spring and summer…

Bassett hound, Lt. Dan, works the crowd while he waits for his turn at the dog show at Chapman School on Sunday, March 2. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Snow Rondi brings the dogs in

The annual dog show was held Sunday at Chapman School.

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A truck plays on a “No-Snow Rondi” theme with a banner and craft palm trees during the Snow Rondi parade on Saturday, March 1<ins>, 2025,</ins> in Anchor Point<ins>, Alaska</ins>.

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No snow but plenty of community fun

The Anchor Point Snow Rondi parade took place on Saturday.

After Red Cleaver, in 1959, helped Poopdeck Platt add 30 inches to the stern of his fishing vessel, the Bernice M, Platt took his boat out onto the waters of Kachemak Bay. (Photo courtesy of Ken Moore)

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Poopdeck: Nearly a century of adventure — Part 5

Clarence Hiram “Poopdeck” Platt had already experienced two bad years in a row, when misfortune struck again in…

Writer Tom Kizzia shares his latest story with community members during his presentation on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Local author Tom Kizzia shares ‘Josie’s Story’

The story highlights the complexity of Jewish-Alaskan history.

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A lifelong pursuit of art

Local artist showcases oil paintings in the library’s Fireplace Lounge.

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Quick bread for every meal

This foolproof soda bread is a recipe that’s great for breakfast.

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Pet of the Week: Penny

Find a Penny, pick it up! Penny is sweet and calm and gets along with other cats. What…

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Best Bets

It’s nearly March, folks! Does that mean spring is around the corner? Your guess is as good as…

Beef empanadas are served with mixed greens and corn. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Empanadas for the inquisitive

These savory beef empanadas are filling and flavorful, perfect fuel for a growing mind.