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The artists who created the Mother exhibit pose for a group photo on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer. From left to right are Myesha Callahan Freet, Lily Wooshkindein Da.Aat Hope, Brianna Allen, Amy Meissner, Somer Hahm, Amy Komar and Carla Kilnker Cope. (Photo by Adele Person.)

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Artists collaborate on exhibit exploring the challenges of being mothers and makers

On display through the end of December at Bunnell Street Arts Center is “Mother,” featuring work by seven…

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The South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board will hold its regular monthly meeting via ZOOM at 6:30…

Santa’s transportation on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 in Homer. (Photo by Charlie Menke / Homer News)

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Ho, ho, ho

Santa stops by during the annual Homer Holiday Tree lighting

Sugar.

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Pet of the Week: Sugar

Sugar, an 8-year-old female feline, lives up to her name — she is a very sweet ol’ gal.…

People shop at the 2021 Nutcracker Faire booths on Dec. 4, 2021, in the Alice Witte Gymnasium at Homer High School. (Photo provided)

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First Friday: Nutcracker Faire caps a weekend of art events

‘Tis the season to enjoy holiday traditions, like skating on Beluga Lake, taking in the Christmas tree lighting…

The masthead for the Homer Weekly News as sketched by Alathea Clymer of Fritz Creek Studios.

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Skaters catch the last rays of the sun on Beluga Lake on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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In what can seem like an overwhelming sea of black, the amount of radiant and unique color can…

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Dayus Geysbeek, Talli Dalke and Lance Seneff rehearse the Russian dancers scene in the Homer Nutcracker Ballet on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, at the Mariner Theatre in Homer, Alaska.

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‘Magical, dreamy, positive and artful’

34th annual Homer Nutcracker Ballet has become a holiday tradition.

Emilie Springer dances as a doll in the party scene in the 1994 production of the Homer Nutcracker Ballet in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided)

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Behind the scenes: Nutcracker family contributions

‘Five, six, seven, eight … we’re going to run it again.’

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The annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will be 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Homer Chamber of…

Ninilchik artist Argent Kvasnikoff's sculpture,“Tuyanitun: Tuggeht,” catches the morning sun on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Tuggeht — the Dena'ina anme for Bishop's Beach — in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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In the thick darkness that shrouds most of our days, it can be hard to see where to…

Scarlett Ann Miller birth.

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Scarlett Ann Miller birth

Scarlett Ann Miller was born on Nov. 17, 2o22, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Vernon Scott and…

Shadow.

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Pet of the Week: Shadow

Shadow, a 5-year-old male, is a big beautiful boy. He has lived with other cats and dogs. He…