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Homer artist Carla Cope crafts a mask at Bunnell’s ‘Maker’s Space’ session on Jan. 28 for parade art construction. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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What’s Old is New! Homer Winter Carnival parade coming up this weekend

Community organizations in Homer have been making plans for the annual Homer Winter Carnival Celebration, which marks its…

Sara Wilhelm, a 2020 Semester by the Bay alumni and current lab technician stands outside of Pioneer Hall at Kachemak Bay Campus on Jan. 25. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Kachemak Bay Campus Semester by the Bay begins spring cohort

Homer’s Kachemak Bay Campus welcomes the newest cohort of Semester by the Bay students. Twelve students — visiting…

Artist Deb Lowney poses with a statue in France in 2017. Photo provided by Deb Lowney

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Art examines life

Local wood carver uses art to process the world around her and to respond to social issues

The Anchor Point Snow Rondi Parade proceeds down School Street on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. Photo by Delcenia Cosman

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Snow Rondi promises fun, fundraising

The annual Anchor Point winter festival is scheduled for Feb. 28-March 3

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Sam Rockwell portrays Aidan and Bryce Dallas Howard portrays Elly Conway in “Argylle.”

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On the screen: Anticipated spy flick falls flat in unmemorable ‘Argylle’

Overlong and a little jumbled, the film fails to play to its own strengths

The Krewe of Gambrinus dances down Pioneer Avenue in the 69th Annual Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Delcenia Cosman

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Winter carnival parade deadline approaching

Participants should register by Feb. 5

A creamy, rich and filling is ensconced a puff pastry crust in this French chicken and mushroom pie. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A meal to warm frigid days ahead

On colder days I cook more caloric meals for my own family at home to keep our body…

“The Boys” by Katie Hafner. (Photo via Amazon)

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Off the Shelf: A quirky pandemic love story that hits close to home

Hafner portrays the toll forced isolation can take on the human psyche within the context of the COVID-19…

Cheechako News photo courtesy of the KPC historical photo archive
Don Wilson feeds a “pet” moose from the door of his first Soldotna grocery store, circa 1950s.

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Keeler Clan of the Kenai — Part 5

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Verona (Keeler) Wilson and her husband Don moved from rural Oregon to Soldotna in 1951, about…

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Best Bets

Gather ‘round for the latest on fun and free community events! Kachemak Bay Campus has a full calendar…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Jeffrey, two-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Jeffrey

Jeffrey is a two-year-old darling in perfect health. He loves other cats and kids, and is an easy-keeper.…

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New year, new art walk

February First Friday introduces fresh exhibits