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A bull moose feeds by Beluga Lake early on the morning of Aug. 27. Hunting season started Aug. 20. Since hunting is prohibited in Homer city limits, the moose is safe.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Homer’s Best Bets

Once again it’s time for the annual Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report that ranks the 200 largest cities…

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No future for old police headquarters, says chief

In January 1978, construction was underway for Homer’s new police headquarters, a single-story facility being built behind the…

Summer produces veritable berry heaven

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Summer produces veritable berry heaven

The strawberries are setting fruit — again. I really am impressed by the quantity of berries that John…

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Adventurer, author speaks Sept. 11

Endurance hiker and author Jennifer Pharr Davis speaks about her hikes and her book, “Called Again,” at 6…

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Court Reports

Court records show the following actions taken in Homer District Court through Aug. 18: Judgments Martin A. Reid,…

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State Trooper Report

Aug. 10 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited two Eagle River men for sport fishing with more than one line…

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Four plays open this weekend at Pier One

Pier One Theatre’s summer season continues with four plays opening this weekend. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and…

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Homer Police Reports

Aug. 8 Callers at 8:21 a.m. and 6:03 p.m.. reported campers in a no-camping area at Bishop’s Beach.…

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Fire Company Reports

Anchor Point Fire and Emergency Services Aug. 11-17  Firefighters and emergency medical technicians went to three medical calls…

Poet seeks Kickstarter funding for book

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Poet seeks Kickstarter funding for book

Anchor Point poet Shannon L. Schrader is within $100 of her goal to help fund production of “Out…

Daniel Bunker poses with his family, son Caleb, wife Melissa and son Micah.-Photo by Toni Ross

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Injured bear inspires book for guide’s sons

“He was a rather large bear,” said Daniel Bunker. “Still, actually, fairly feared by the other bears.”  Bunker,…

Claire Laukitis and Peter Neaton

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Claire Laukitis and Peter Neaton

Shelly and Buck Laukitis are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Claire Laukitis, to Peter Neaton,…

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Arabella Alan White

Arabella Alan White was born 8:17 p.m. Aug. 13, 2014, at South Peninsula Hospital to Nicole Renee White…