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Homer’s ‘Nutcracker’ ballet debuts this weekend

The ballet’s 36th annual production promises to be ‘clever’ and ‘over-the-top’

These light and savory cheesy ring puff snacks are piped pate a choux with a generous handful of shredded edam cheese. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Puffing up Thanksgiving

These light and savory snacks are piped pate a choux with a generous handful of shredded edam cheese

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Unhinged Alaska: A butthead named Baster

Time now for the Baster saga that took place a few years ago

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Families enjoyed exploring the sensory spider bin.

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Refuge Notebook: Nature is for everyone

A few weeks ago, I found myself in a dark room with around 500 spiders. This might sound…

The log shed at Blake’s Place on the north shore on Tustumena Lake, near the outlet of Indian Creek. Kerri Dolph holed up here for several days after the death of her husband John. (Photo by Clark Fair, 1985)

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The 2 most deadly years — Part 5

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The two most deadly years for people on or near Tustumena Lake were 1965 and 1975.…

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Christopher Kincaid, sound technician, takes photos for the 2024 “Nutcracker” production at rehearsal on Sunday, Nov. 10<ins>, 2024,</ins> in the Homer Mariner Theatre<ins> in Homer, </ins><ins>Alaska</ins>.

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Kincaid brings sounds to ‘Nutcracker’

Preparing for Homer’s “Nutcracker” production takes substantial community volunteer effort from the youth dancers, various dimensions of technical…

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Friends of Kachemak Bay State Park holds dessert auction fundraiser

Grace Ridge Brewery will host a pre-Thanksgiving dessert auction as a fundraiser for Friends of Kachemak Bay State…

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Homer happenings from years past

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Pets of the Week: Twink and Dink

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, these two need a home to call their own.…

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Best Bets

Happy Thanksgiving from the Homer News! The Betster hopes everyone gets a break this holiday season, and time…

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Pistachios and pomegranates give these muffins a unique flavor and texture.

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A chef is born

Pistachio and pomegranate muffins celebrate five years growing and learning in the kitchen

This is the cabin on Pipe Creek, along the north shore of Tustumena Lake, where Harold Galliett sought shelter after surviving a commercial airlines crash in the lake in September 1965. (Photo by Clark Fair, 1990)

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The 2 most deadly years — Part 4

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The two most deadly years for people on or near Tustumena Lake were 1965 and 1975.…

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Pets of the Week: Twink and Dink

Nov. 17 was National Black Cat Day. This black cat duo would love to be celebrated and adopted.…