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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.

The Homer Mariner cheerleaders pep up the crowd during the Homer vs. Kodiak game Saturday, Aug. 28. The squad’s cheers could be heard by all as Homer won 34-0. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Homer’s Best Bets

In some parts of the country, workers celebrate Monday as Labor Day. Here at Latitude 59 degrees and…

Emergency responders participate in a mass casualty emergency drill at Homer Airport on Tuesday, Aug. 24. The responders were responsible for recovering victims from a mock plane crash, triaging and transporting them to medical facilities. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Homer’s Best Bets

The fireweed might be going to fluff, but we still have a few more weeks of warmth and…

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Harper Morgan Jeffres

Harper Morgan Jeffres was born at 4:28 a.m. on Aug. 15, 2021, at South Peninsula Hospital to Erica…

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Iris Dubbe

Iris Dubbe was born at 3:51 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2021, at South Peninsula Hospital to Chelsea and…

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Town Crier

The Ninilchik Tribal Council Mobile Community Clinic offers a free testing and vaccine event from 11 a.m. to…

Shiitake (Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws)

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Pet of the week: Shiitake

Shiitake is amazing! She’s so sweet. She knows tons of tricks and is well mannered, too. She can…

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Homer Farmers Market: Find shiny objects at the market

I tend to walk around the Homer Farmers Market in a daze like a child surrounded by shiny…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

This potato corn chowder takes 10 minutes to prepare and can be customized with different toppings to satisfy everyone at the table. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: A soup to ward off burnout

Even for me the mental labor of cooking is exhausting and sometimes overwhelming.

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Tragedy sparked youth funds

Another in a series of short historical reminiscences to mark the 30th anniversary of the Homer Foundation, Alaska’s…

The cover to Dorothy Roberts Cline's book, "Fall to Flight: An Alaskan Eaglet's Story of Survival," uses a photo by the late Michael S. Cline. (Image courtesy of Dorothy Roberts Cline)

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‘Fall to Flight’ tells story of eaglet’s survival

Fourth book by Homer author Dorothy S. Cline considers hard truth about nature.

Arugula, pine nuts, and the blueberry relish top meats and homemade pizza dough. (Photo by Tress Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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On the strawberry patch: Blueberry pizza marks the end of summer

The acidity and sweetness of the berries make them an excellent companion for creamy cheeses and fatty meats.