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An inflatable dragon guards the rooftop of Bubbles Soda Parlor on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Two more weeks until Thanksgiving — what are you thankful for this year? While you ponder on that…

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Pet of the Week: Onyx

Onyx is a 2-year-old female who is playful, spunky, and affectionate. She would prefer to be the one…

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Homer happenings from years past

The cast of Seward High School Theatre Collective’s “Clue” rehearse at Seward High School on Thursday, Nov. 7 . (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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More than whodunit: Seward’s ‘Clue’ brings comedy, commentary to stage

The show premiered last weekend, but will play three more times, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 15-17

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Off the shelf: Speculative novel holds promise of respite

“A Psalm for the Wild-Built” is part of the Homer Public Library’s 2024 Lit Lineup

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This slow-simmered ox tail broth makes this otherwise simple borscht recipe quite luxurious.

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Borscht from the source

This homestyle stew recipe draws on experience of Russian cook

Photo from Galliett’s 2014 obituary
Harold Galliett was the lone survivor of a 1965 Cordova Airlines crash into Tustumena Lake. A year after the accident, Galliett was given the opportunity to fly in the plane again after it had been retrieved from the bottom of the lake. He declined.

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The 2 most deadly years — Part 2

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Records indicate that the two most deadly years for people on or near Tustumena Lake were…

Mary Nissen speaks at the first Kenai Peninsula history conference held at Kenai Central High School on Nov. 7-8, 1974<ins>,</ins><ins> in Kenai, </ins><ins>Alaska</ins>. Photo provided by Shana Loshbaugh

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Remembering the Kenai Peninsula’s 1st history conference — Part 2

The 1974 event inspired the second Kenai Peninsula history conference, held in April 2017

Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh in “We Live in Time.” (Promotional photo courtesy A24)

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Pugh, Garfield bring life to love story

“We Live in Time” explores legacy, connection and grief through the pair’s relationship

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Artistry in juxtaposition

Homer artist emerges to showcase her creativity in exhibits and businesses around the community

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

The Judds: Naomi, 1.75-year-old female and Wynonna, 6-month-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: The Judds

What can we say that hasn’t already been said about these two amazing cats? Wynonna and her mom…

Heavy snow weighs down whole trees on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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It’s the beginning of the holiday season and time to prep for winter if you haven’t begun already!…