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Death Notice: Mark Munro

Mark Munro was born in Maine on June 6, 1960, lived a life of adventure and love, and…

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Youth performers take their bows to complete the Jubilee! production last Friday, April 19<ins>, 2024</ins> at the Homer High School Mariner Theatre<ins> in Homer, Alaska</ins>.

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Youth take center stage at Jubilee!

The performing arts show returns for one night at the Mariner Theatre

Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest logo. Photo courtesy of Homer Council on the Arts

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26th annual Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest winners announced

Homer Council on the Arts announced the winners of the 26th annual Kenai Peninsula Writer’s Contest last Thursday,…

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Laney Martushev poses at the Homer News office with her certificate from Art in the Capitol and one of the pieces she had on display in Juneau.

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Local student spreads her artistic wings

Homer Connections’ Laney Martushev provides art to Jubilee!, Art in the Capitol and the upcoming 2024 Kachemak Bay…

Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest logo. Photo courtesy of Homer Council on the Arts

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26th Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest winners: Non-Fiction

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Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest logo. Photo courtesy of Homer Council on the Arts

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26th Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest winners: Poetry

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Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest logo. Photo courtesy of Homer Council on the Arts

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26th Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest winners: Fiction

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Joolee Aurand, on bottom, demonstrates a yoga pose in this undated photo taken in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided)

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Yogicstatica returns for its 6th year

The event features 12 hours of yoga at Bunnell Street Arts Center

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Old, new and set to music

Pier One Theatre announces their 2024 production schedule and 51st season

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This is the only known photograph of Rex Hanks, seen here with his wife, Irmgard, next to their two-story home in Happy Valley—circa 1950s.

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A Kind and Sensitive Man: The Rex Hanks Story — Part 3

Rex Hanks served in World War II, then left his home state of Washington and came to Alaska…

This berry cream cheese babka can be made with any berries you have in your freezer. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A tasty project to fill the quiet hours

This berry cream cheese babka can be made with any berries you have in your freezer

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How are you celebrating this Earth Day? If you’re looking for opportunities to volunteer and practice conservation, check…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past