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Clouds obscure the sun on Monday, Jan. 18, 2022, as seen from the Mariner Park beach in Homer, Alaska. Yukon Island is in the distance. Almost a month after the winter solstice, the sun rises higher in the sky at mid-day. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Homer’s Best Bets

See that photo of Kachemak Bay above? Notice how compared to last month around the winter solstice the…

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Project Homeless Connect Homer is hosting a free supplies and resources event for people who are homeless or…

Emily Dickinson (Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws)

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Pet of the Week: Emily Dickinson

Emily is an extraordinary cat with a sweet soul. She’s affectionate, gentle and loves to engage with you.…

Ice surrounds the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hickory at the Pioneer Dock on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Homer, Alaska. The buoy tender is known as "The Bull of the North." (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Homer’s Best Bets

Decades ago when the Betster started building the family cabin one chilly fall, Mama Betster had these words…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Two paintings in in Dr. Sami Ali's exhibit, "The Mind of a Healthcare Worker During the COVID-19 Pandemic," showing in January 2022 at the Homer Council on the Arts in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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ER doctor’s paintings follow passage of pandemic

Dr. Sami Ali made 2019 resolution to paint every day — and then the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Almond flour adds a nuttiness to this carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A ‘perfect day’ cake

Carrot cake and cream cheese frosting make for a truly delicious day off

Homer High School. (Homer News file photo)

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School announcements

School district risk level update and upcoming events

Traditional ingredients like kimchi, ramen and tofu are mixed with American comfort food Spam in this hearty Korean stew. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Warm up with army base stew

American soldiers introduced local cooks to some American staple ingredients of the time: Spam and hotdogs.

The Homer Police Station as seen Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Cops and Courts

Information about fire, police and troopers is taken from public records consisting of logbooks and press releases.

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The Homer Legislative Information Office at 270 W Pioneer, is now open for the second session of the…

Clarke (Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws)

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Pet of the Week: Clarke

Clarke is a sweet 4-year-old girl who would make a great companion! She’s a bit of a bull…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past