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Ryan Lee Bogie

Ryan Lee Bogie was born at 7:45 p.m. on April 7, 2015, at South Peninsula Hospital to Christine…

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The Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC) holds its board meeting at 9 a.m. Friday at Cook…

Artistic director Tammy Vollum-Matturro offers insight to musicians during a rehearsal for last Saturday’s Pops concert.-Photo by Sue Biggs

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Orchestra educates, entertains

For Mellisa Nill, participating in the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra is all about the personal connection with both fellow…

Co-director Hannah Heimbuch performs her solo piece during the group rehearsal.-Photo by Nicole Luchaco

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Spring Cabaret starts season in song, style

With the advent of spring comes the return of many beloved Homer staples: warmer temperatures, an increase in…

Four generations pose for a photo at the Homer Elks Lodge Easter egg hunt on Sunday afternoon. At center, bottom, is Trinity Critchett, great-granddaughter of Tepa Rogers, right, granddaughter of Anita Critchett, left, and niece of Denali Critchett, center.

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Homer’s Best Bets

Congratulations, citizens. This week you earn the distinct honor of directly participating in your government. Unlike voting, where…

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Fisheries group seeks art

The Alaska Chapter of the American Fisheries Society holds its 42nd annual meeting in Homer Nov. 2-6 and…

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Homer writer signs book

Homer writer and filmmaker Jean Aspen signs her book, “Arctic Daughter,” from 4-6 p.m. April 15 at the…

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Lee Ann Roripaugh visits Bunnell

Writer Lee Ann Roripaugh visits Bunnell Street Arts Center for a residency later this month. At 6 p.m.…

Abigail Kokai’s small quilts illustrate Savannah, Ga., scenes and people she met while living there.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Quilts tell tales

Abigail Kokai is a story teller. But this talented artist from Ohio does not use pen or paper…

17-year-old Claire Swanson of Christian Community Church’s Ignite Youth group reads with a boy from Ouzinkie during a spring break trip to the village, located on Spruce Island. -Photo provided

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Church youth group goes to work in Ouzinkie

Ouzinkie might not sound like a spring break vacation destination, but for 16 local youths and four adults…

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Pet of the Week

What to say about Mandy? Just look at those Mona Lisa eyes …  This 8-month-old, lavender manx tortie…

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Court report

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through April 3: Judgments George M. Cook,…

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State Trooper Report

March 26 Alaska State Troopers at 10:47 p.m. while doing a security check at a Cooper Landing restaurant…