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The art of teaching

Alaskan artist shares her passion for painting and inspiring others to paint

Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace and Celeste O’Connor appear in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.” (Promotional photo courtesy Sony Pictures)

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On the Screen: New ‘Ghostbusters’ struggles to balance original ideas and nostalgia

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” picks up right where “Afterlife” left off, and it also succumbs to a lot of…

Otto T. Frasch photo, copyright by David C. Chapman, “O.T. Frasch, Seattle” webpage
The Canadian steamship Princess Victoria collided with an American vessel, the S.S. Admiral Sampson, which sank quickly in Puget Sound in August 1914.

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Fresh Start: The Grönroos Family Story — Part 1

It had been a good vacation, the first time in a decade that Sophia Grönroos had been outside…

Eggplants, garlic, lemon juice and tahini make up this recipe for baba ghanouj. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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When making a good example is hard to swallow

Preparing baba ghanouj despite a dislike of eggplant

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Best Bets

It’s here, folks! The first day of spring — can you tell yet? Cross your fingers that winter…

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Pet of the Week: Homer Animal Shelter temporarily closed

Please spread the word! (Not the virus).

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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‘Voices from History’ oral history tour to come to Homer this summer

Brad Schmitz, an Anchorage educator and owner of Alaska English Adventures, is scheduling a summer tour that will…

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Guys and Dolls cast members practice ‘The Oldest Established’ dance scene at Sunday’s rehearsal at the Mariner Theater.

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Homer High School’s ‘Guys and Dolls’ shows begin Friday

Homer High School’s spring musical, “Guys and Dolls,” opens Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the Homer Mariner…

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‘Exquisite small treasures’

Homer woman weaves together her passion for science and art

This trio of images appeared in the January 1942 edition of Alaska Life magazine, in an article entitled “The Mayor of Seward Builds a Dream House for $2,000!” To the left and right are interior views of the Benson home. The center photograph shows W.R. Benson and his dog near the front gate of his yard.

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Hometown Booster: The W.R. Benson Story — Part 3

AUTHOR’S NOTE: W.R. Benson, in his mid-50s when he and wife Mable moved from Seward to Homer in…

Tantanmen, a 30-minute ramen dish, doesn’t sacrifice flavor or wholesomeness for speed. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Ramen that satisfies

Tantanmen features a milky, nutty broth and can be on the table in under 30 minutes

Nola, six-month-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Nola

Nola came in very sick and spent several weeks in recovery. She never let that get her down…