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Homer happenings from years past

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Lorelai Lowe birth

Lorelai Lowe was born on Aug. 16, 2025, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Maggie House and Dexter…

Wild bunnies forage in the lawn near the Homer United Methodist Church on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Lots to do and see in town this week, yadda yadda — the Betster should come up with…

A headshot of the new Homer OPUS director, Dr. Elizabeth White. (Photo provided)

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Homer OPUS names new director

Homer OPUS has chosen Elizabeth White to serve as both its lead teacher and organizational head, going into…

"Avocado Toast" is a portrait photo taken by Amaia Nicole Crain in 2025 in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Amaia Nicole Crain

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Pushing boundaries

Homer photographer’s debut shows her passion for portraiture and highlights social injustices.

Smoked salmon ready for taste testing in Wrangell. (Photo by Vivian Faith Prescott)

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5th annual ‘Smoked Salmon Super Bowl’ names winners of tastiest fish

During the 15th annual Salmonfest at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds this month, the fifth annual Smoked Salmon Super…

A patron speaks to youth vendors at their Homer Farmers Market booth during Kids' Vending Day on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Youth vendors sell at farmers market

The Homer Farmers Market hosted the final Kids’ Vending Day of the season on Wednesday.

The cover of Alaska Sourdough Stories.

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Stories from the Kosmos

I had already purchased the book online — and was waiting for it to arrive in my mailbox…

Lola, 6-year-old female, and Maui, 10-year-old male (bonded pair). Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui

It’s time they find a family that wants to adopt them.

Kenai Peninsula District 4-H chickens are on display at the Kenai Peninsula Fair, Aug. 8-10, 2025, in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Jack Money)

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Family fun at the fair

The Kenai Peninsula Fair was held last weekend in Ninilchik.

This hearty meal comes straight out of an Irish pub ... sort of. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A hearty meal for adventurers

This recipe makes enough for supper, with plenty of leftovers for elevensies.

A raspberry ripens in a garden in Homer, Alaska, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

The fireweed blooms may soon reach their zenith and school begins in less than a week, but summer…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past