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Nurturing lifelong creativity

Homer artist Bonnie Dupree weaves creativity throughout her life’s journey

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A trio of sandhill cranes rambles around Grubstake Avenue on Sunday, June 16<ins>, 2024,</ins> in Homer<ins>, Alaska</ins>.

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Kachemak Crane Watch to hold count days

Sandhill crane count days will be held on three Saturdays

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Thanks for the memories — that’s a wrap

Homer Theatre hosted a community party last Friday in advance of ownership transfer

This red beans and rice recipe depends upon building layers of flavor over time. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Savoring the last of summer with slow-cooked beans and rice

Some dishes simply cannot be rushed and won’t fit into a hectic schedule.

This excerpt from a survey dating back more than a century shows a large meander at about Mile 6 of the Kenai River. Along the outside of this river bend in 1948 were the homestead properties of Ethen Cunningham, William Franke and Charles “Windy” Wagner.

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States of Mind: The death of Ethen Cunningham — Part 4

One early December morning in the old cabin, the Frankes were having breakfast when Cunningham stormed over.

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Staying dedicated to farming

Come to the market to support Homer’s dedicated growers

Morgan Carlson-Kelly and Jolie Webb, members of the Ninilchik FFA, pose at the petting zoo at the Ninilchik Fair on Aug. 9 in Ninilchik. Emilie Springer/ Homer News

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Community turns out for Ninilchik fair and rodeo

The turnout was approximately 4,200 people in addition to vendors and rodeo participants

Homer author Susan Pope attends a book signing for "Rivers and Ice" in May 2024 at River City Books in Soldotna, Alaska. Photo provided by Susan Pope

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“Writing what I was living”

Homer writer debuts memoir that follows a journey of understanding and forgiveness

USDA/NRCS logo. Photo provided

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Conservation Corner: Discover the cover

Ways to build healthier garden soils with minimal effort

Left to right: Nutcracker ballet performers Aria Palma, Jaelynn Kennon, Tiya Martushev, Talli Dalke, Ireland Styvar, Sofia Loboy and Ella Gustafson rehearse the “Snow” dance onstage at the Homer High School Mariner Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Chris Kincaid/courtesy)

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Nutcracker auditions to be held next weekend

Registration for auditions closes Aug. 21

Snoopy, 9-month-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Snoopy

Snoopy has a kind heart and playful personality. He needs training and will need you to be patient,…

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Best Bets

The days are picking up with the start of the new school year — but there’s still so…

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Celebrate Farmers Market Week

Check out the produce available at the Wednesday market