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"Our Neighborhood Jay" is an acrylic painting by John Sheipe on display through December in his exhibit at Grace Ridge Brewing, alongside work by other Homer artists. Photo provided by John Sheipe

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Art as play and meditation

Local artist and musician showcases body of “fantastical” nature-themed work.

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

This dish, an earthy and herbaceous vegetarian reimagining of the classic beef wellington, is finished nicely with a creamy maple balsamic sauce. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A special dish for a special request

This mushroom wellington is earthy and herbaceous, and its preparation comes with much less pressure.

Photo from a circa 1906-07 U.S. Department of Agriculture report on Alaska’s agricultural experiment stations Hardy Galloway cattle, from Scotland, were transplanted to the agricultural experiment station at Kenai in 1906. The Kenai Station’s main quarters can be seen in the background.

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The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 4

AUTHOR’S NOTE: A presidential executive order in January 1899 had set aside 320 acres of land near Russian…

Homer Council on the Arts will host the annual Nutcracker Faire on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Homer Council on the Arts

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Art in time for the holidays

Check out what’s new in Homer’s galleries this month, starting on December First Friday.

The sun shines through snow-covered trees on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Is it beginning to look like Christmas yet? It’s certainly cold and snowy — perhaps all we need…

This U.S. Department of Agriculture photograph, from the 1903 report on Alaskan agricultural experiment stations, shows some of the buildings at the Kenai Station, including the superintendent’s main quarters, at far left.

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The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 3

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Presidential Executive Order #148, in January 1899, had set aside 320 acres of land near Russian…

This virgin blueberry margarita made with blueberry flavored kombucha is perfect for sipping while playing cards. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Sweet fruit for sober fun

Blueberry kombucha gives this virgin margarita complexity in flavor and a lovely purple hue.

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Freddy, 5-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Freddy

This gentle soul is looking for his furever home.

Freddy, 5-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Freddy

There’s no way you won’t fall in love with this sweet guy.

Autumn leaves blanket the ground beneath a tree on Heath Street on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! The Betster hopes that everyone has a warm, safe place this cold,…

Homer youth David Sims is photographed in his creative studio space where he customizes his own clothing. Photo provided by David Sims

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‘To provoke thought and feeling’

Homer youth alters garments to design customized clothing that is both eye-catching and provoking.