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Mary Nissen speaks at the first Kenai Peninsula history conference held at Kenai Central High School on Nov. 7-8, 1974<ins>,</ins><ins> in Kenai, </ins><ins>Alaska</ins>. Photo provided by Shana Loshbaugh

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Remembering the Kenai Peninsula’s 1st history conference — Part 2

The 1974 event inspired the second Kenai Peninsula history conference, held in April 2017

Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh in “We Live in Time.” (Promotional photo courtesy A24)

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Pugh, Garfield bring life to love story

“We Live in Time” explores legacy, connection and grief through the pair’s relationship

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Artistry in juxtaposition

Homer artist emerges to showcase her creativity in exhibits and businesses around the community

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The Judds: Naomi, 1.75-year-old female and Wynonna, 6-month-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: The Judds

What can we say that hasn’t already been said about these two amazing cats? Wynonna and her mom…

Heavy snow weighs down whole trees on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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It’s the beginning of the holiday season and time to prep for winter if you haven’t begun already!…

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Anticipating candy-coated revelry

These popcorn balls, done three ways, are a classic Halloween treat

Photo courtesy of the Secora Collection This 1939 Joe Secora photograph shows the wooden marker on the grave of James Chase, who drowned in Tustumena Lake in 1902.

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The 2 most deadly years — Part 1

A Splendid, Dangerous Place

Photo provided by Shana Loshbaugh Alaska historian Morgan Sherwood was the keynote speaker for the first Kenai Peninsula history conference held at Kenai Central High School on Nov. 7-8, 1974.

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Remembering the Kenai Peninsula’s 1st history conference — Part 1

Kenai Peninsula history gathering 50 years ago remains relevant and rousing

Emilie Springer/Homer News Xochitl Harbison (left) and Jenna Gerrety (right) trim bowls in the Homer Council on the Arts studio<ins> in Homer, Alaska,</ins> on Friday, Oct. 25<ins>, 2024,</ins> in preparation for the Empty Bowl fundraiser.

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Empty Bowls fundraiser for Homer Community Food Pantry returns

Homer’s eighth annual Empty Bowl fundraiser for the Homer Community Food Pantry will take place on Nov. 8…

The cast of Intuition Salon’s shadow cast of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” rehearse in Kenai on Monday.

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‘Rocky Horror’ returns

Local actors to perform live during late-night screenings of classic film

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Happy Halloween from the Homer News! The Betster hopes all those who are young or young at heart…

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