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Pet of the Week: Asa

Asa is not only beautiful, but she is a very smart, active, and sweet 2-year-old husky. She gets…

Participants in the Anchor Point Fourth of July parade toss candy out to kids and spectators on Thursday. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Celebrating liberty and local history

Homer and Anchor Point hosted community Fourth of July parades on Thursday

Jan Peyton poses with "Open Heart," a watercolor painting she began in 2003 and recently completed, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her home in Homer, Alaska. "Open Heart" will be on display in her solo exhibit, "Ode to Fireweed," in July at Fireweed Gallery. Photo by Christing Whiting

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An ode to fireweed

Homer artist celebrates her favorite flower through new work and a series of resurrected paintings

These noodles are made with only three ingredients, but they require a bit of time, patience, and a lot of elbow grease. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Filling the time with noodles

This summer I chose to enroll my son in his first organized team sport, and I had high…

These three drink tokens, probably all from the 1960s, came from Hilltop Bar and Café, in Soldotna, and were contributed by Jim Taylor.

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A violent season — Part 5

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The jury in the Jim Bush murder trial would soon have a decision to make. Bush…

Visitors browse the shops along the Homer Spit on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

The Betster wishes everyone a safe and Happy Fourth of July! There’s plenty of celebration to take part…

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HCOA art and music camp opportunities coming up for Homer youth

Homer Council on the Arts is offering several more camp opportunities for Homer youth in July and August.

"Smooth Riders," a painting by Whitney Dahl, is on display in her solo exhibit at Grace Ridge Brewing through July in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Grace Ridge Brewery

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July First Friday: Summer of Art

Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate the colors of summer with a showcase of artist’s work inspired…

Maui, 1-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Maui

He is fun, playful, curious and full of personality. Maui loves cats that are close to his age,…

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Asa, 2-year-old spayed female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Asa

Asa has been at the shelter for three months now, and is still looking for her perfect home.…

James Franklin Bush was arrested and jailed for vagrancy and contributing to the delinquency of minors in California in 1960, about a year before the murder in Soldotna of Jack Griffiths. (Public document from ancestry.com)

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A violent season — Part 4

AUTHOR’S NOTE: When a crime has no witnesses other than the accused perpetrator, investigators must search hard for…

Fresh strawberries will make this ice cream a much more flavorful treat. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Welcoming summer with this pretty, pink frozen treat

We had company (and a special solstice birthday girl) down to visit, so we spent our weekend by…