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Well folks, it’s the first of August, and you know what that means. It’s getting close to the…

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Ketchikan artist Ray Troll will provide a talk and book signing at Kachemak Bay Campus on Aug. 2.

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Documenting a fish-filled life

Ketchikan artist Ray Troll to visit Homer for a presentation and book signing

Conan, 7.5-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Conan

This gentle giant is waiting patiently to join your loving family. He’s lived with cats, loves to snuggle,…

Sierra Ferrell performs on the River Stage at Salmonfest in Ninilchik, Alaska, on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Salmonfest returns Aug. 2-4 for ‘musically infused family reunion’

The three-day event will feature art, festivities and an array of performers

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Calzones stuffed with arugula pesto and cheese make for a fun summer meal.

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Pedaling forward

These calzones are great for after a day of trotting along beside a brave little boy.

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Support your community farmers

I didn’t make it to the Homer Farmers Market this weekend. The reason for this rare lapse on…

Former Kenai resident and businessman Hal Thornton first arrived in Kenai on the evening that Ethen Cunningham was murdered. He described his experience with this event in the Kenai chapter of this memoir.

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States of Mind: The death of Ethen Cunningham — Part 1

AUTHOR’S NOTE: At the outset, I want to acknowledge invaluable contributions to this story from these three primary…

Corvids forage at Bishop's Beach during a low tide on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

Summer is still rockin’ and rollin’ — as seen at the annual Concert on the Lawn this past…

Colt, Snoopy, Chewy and Pete. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Colt, Snoopy, Chewy and Pete

Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! We need your helps folks, we have four amazing dogs — Colt, Snoopy, Chewy and…

Poster for 2024 Songs on the Slough. Photo courtesy of Seldovia Arts Council

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Seldovia’s 4th annual Songs on the Slough this weekend

Songs on the Slough, the annual on-the-water concert sponsored by the Seldovia Arts Council, returns for the fourth…

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Broadway Bootcamp Instructor Lonnie Anderson.

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Broadway Bootcamp instructors to offer 2 classes for adults

Homer Council on the Arts Broadway Bootcamp is taking place Aug. 6-10 at the Homer Mariner Theatre. Broadway…

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Art for the wild heart

Homer artist’s current exhibit showcases the evolution of her work