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Mary L. Penney and her son Ronald, circa 1930, probably in New York prior to her move to Florida, where she lived out the final years of her life. (Photo courtesy of the Penney Family Collection)

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Mary Penney and her 1898 Alaska adventure — Part 10

Locals were intrigued by tales of East Coast miners pushing homemade wheelbarrows and pulling heavily laden sledges across…

Lola, 6-year-old female and Maui, 9-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui

Come see for yourself what characters these two are.

This version of maeuntang, or Korean fisherman’s stew, features sablefish, daikon, zucchini and green onions with fermented Korean bean and red pepper pastes. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Out with the old fish

Now is the time to empty our freezers of last year’s harvest.

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Best Bets

June 5 is World Environment Day — how will you celebrate? If you’re not sure, there’s plenty of…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Fireweed blooms along the Homer Spit walking path by the Homer Harbor on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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HarborFest to debut with music, boat show, arts and culinary competition

The event will also feature a chef competition, return of Wooden Boat Society.

A room full of community members pack the audience during the 2025 Mary Epperson Day celebration on May 30 at Pier One Theatre on the Spit. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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‘Well worth remembering’

Community gathers to celebrate Mary Epperson.

Herman Stelter, seen here in front of his home in the Kenai River canyon, was another of the Kings County Mining Company members to stay in Alaska. (U.S. Forest Service photo, circa 1910s)

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Mary Penney and her 1898 Alaska Adventure — Part 9

AUTHOR’S NOTE: After deciding, in the summer of 1899, to truncate her participation in the gold-seeking expedition of…

Carey Restino of Homer Hilltop Farm rearranges flowers at her booth during the first market of 2025 on Saturday, May 24. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Farmers Market kicks off season

The local market has been operating seasonally since 2000.

This sweet and tangy roasted spaghetti squash dish includes a blended tomato and goat cheese sauce. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A list for life’s challenges

Roasted spaghetti squash is blended with a tomato and goat cheese sauce for a sweet and tangy meal.

Danny Girl, 11-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Danny Girl

This sweet senior knows how to sit back and relax.

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Caring for your inner garden

Former community member writes a book to support individual and community well-being.

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past