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The Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra performs at the Norman Lowell Art Gallery on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Kenai Peninsula Orchestra presents summer concert

The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra presents their summer performance, “Scandinavian Summer,” at two venues on the Kenai Peninsula this…

This 1961 drawing of the Circus Bar, east of Soldotna, was created by Connie Silver for a travel guide called Alaska Highway Sketches. The bar was located across the Sterling Highway from land that was later developed into the Birch Ridge Golf Course.

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A violent season — Part 1

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The motives people have for violent actions can be difficult to discern. We can examine the…

This classic chicken pot pie is a great way to use up the last handfuls of frozen peas and sad potatoes in the pantry. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Making the most of mistakes

Forgotten coats and repeated recipes are no match for soothing chicken pot pie

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Best Bets

Whether or not the weather agrees, the summer peak season is officially upon us. The campgrounds are full,…

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Pet of the Week: Pete

Pete has been through so much in his short life. We pulled him from a bad situation only…

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Homer happenings from years past

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Dinner in the Street returns to Bunnell on Sunday

Bunnell Street Arts Center is bringing back “Dinner in the Street” summer evening dinner and entertainment event June…

The author guides clients on the Canning River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 2016. (Photo by Rich Wilkins/courtesy Michael Engelhard.

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Writing the rivers of life in Alaska

Alaska Arctic wilderness guide and author Michael Engelhard presents recently published books at Pratt event

Opening day at the Homer Farmer’s Market on May 25, Megan Long with Wild Wellness Farm stands in front of her products. Emilie Springer/ Homer News.

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Farmers market opens with local produce, craft stands

Homer’s 2024 Farmers Market opened the summer season on Saturday, May 25 with a packed parking lot and…

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A blast from the past at the Homer Farmers Market

The market has a history of very dedicated farmers

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Learning through writing

Local author publishes her own work while encouraging other writers

While sitting in front of the wall-tent home he shared from several months with Ira Little, Soldotna homesteader enjoys a cup of coffee and a brief respite from cabin building. (Image from the Wayne Herald, of Nebraska, on March 10, 1949)

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Bound and Determined: The Smith & Little Story — Part 2

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Best friends Ira Little and Marvin Smith came from California to the Kenai Peninsula in 1947.…

Corn cheese is served alongside grilled beef, kimchi and lettuce. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Planning barbecue with all the bells and whistles

Expect kimchi, lots of side dishes, piles of rice, marinated meat for the flame and cold fruit for…