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Geoffrey Michael Kitzmiller

Geoffrey Michael Kitzmiller was born at 1:34 a.m. Dec. 24, 2021, at South Peninsula Hospital to Kelsey Rae…

Homemade masa makes the base of these Mexican gorditas. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Tasty trial and error

Homemade gorditas present new cooking challenge.

The merigue-based pavlova is a lighter-than-air dessert than can be topped with an assortment of fruits. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: A dessert to dance to

Take to the air with this light and fluffy pavlova

Fireworks explode above the Homer Spit on Dec. 31, 2020 as part of the third annual crowdfunded fireworks in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Fourth annual fireworks explode Friday

Crowd-funded New Year’s Eve fireworks still seek donations.

Pet of the Week: Precious

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Pet of the Week: Precious

Precious is quite the character. At 8.5-years-old, she’ll gladly ask for love when she’s ready, just the same…

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Get ready to light up the sky this New Year’s Eve as the fourth annual crowdfunded New Year’s…

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Snow covers surplus newspaper boxes at the Homer News earlier this mont, a reminder of how much snow fell in Homer before a post-Christmas warm spell melted the snow and turned streets icy. The weather forecast calls for snow and then cold, clear weather for the new year. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Homer’s Best Bets

It’s been a rough two years, Betster persons. Last year turned into isolation and despair as a worldwide…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

A homeon Skyline Drive is one of the displays the Homer Chamber of Commerce noticed on a driver around town. (Photo courtesy Homer Chamber of Commerce)

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‘Let it Glow’ holiday lights contest ends next week

Winners will be announced at New Year’s Eve fireworks.

Kim McNett's exhibit at Bunnell Street Arts Center includes images from her nature journals. The show continues through Dec. 24, 2021, at the gallery in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Artist, naturalist finishes Bunnell residency

Homer artist and naturalist Kim McNett has become known in Homer and Alaska for her finely detailed, well…

At mid-day on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, as seen at Bishop’s Beach the sun is as low to the horizon as it will be all year in Homer, Alaska. After the Winter Solstice, the sun will rise higher and higher at solar noon each day, with daylight hours also increasing. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Homer’s Best Bets

Whew. Christmas is coming and New Year’s Day is on its way, all the more reason to get…

The Homer Courthouse. (Homer News file photo)

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