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Homer resident Sally Wills poses with her recent publication “The Tackle Box Fairies” at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska, in early November. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Homer children’s book author tackles illustration in latest ‘Fairies’ book

Homer artist and children’s book writer Sally Wills recently met with the Homer News to talk about her…

A friendly, pumpkin-headed scarecrow stands outside the Pioneer Avenue entrance of Kachemak Bay Campus on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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KBC offers evening course on raising and caring for chickens

Casey Matney, associate professor with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, is providing a course on…

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Conservation Corner: Improving habitats at home

Financial assistance available to help private landowners improve Kenai Peninsula salmon habitats

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First Friday: Celebrate the season with art

This December, stroll downtown Homer, meet the artists and enjoy the creative work on display

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Roasted Broccoli Caesar Salad would be perfect alongside your Thanksgiving spread and provides some much-needed greens and fiber to balance out the rolls and gravy.

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A toasty, warm salad for a cozy Thanksgiving

This warm side dish provides some much-needed greens and fiber to balance out the rolls and gravy

Charles Riddiford, far right in the back row, posed for this Spokane Post Office staff photo in 1898 when he was just a clerk. The photo appeared in a 1922 edition of the Spokesman Review, along with a discussion of the post office’s tremendous growth.

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Riddiford: Story of a Name Change — Part 1

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Place names can be ephemeral. And they can fade for myriad reasons. Sometimes offensive names are…

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Best Bets

Happy Thanksgiving from the Homer News to all who celebrate! The Betster hopes everyone enjoys warmth, comfort and…

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Pet of the Week: Buffy

Buffy the heart slayer. She’s a beautiful cat with an even more beautiful soul. Buffy is super affectionate,…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

2016 Oystercatcher Stout brew label from Grace Ridge Brewing is recognized as the 2023 Brewery of the Year by the International Bird Beer Label Association in December 2023.      Emilie Springer/ Homer News.

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Homer’s Grace Ridge Oystercatcher Stout honored for label

The International Bird Beer Label Association, celebrating their 30th anniversary, has selected Homer’s Grace Ridge Brewery as the…

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Pieces of home

Homer woman creates Alaska- and ocean-themed metal artwork

Marvel Studios

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On the Screen: ‘The Marvels’ is messy, but very fun

Where the film shines is in the stellar performances of its three leads

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Nutcracker Ballet opens next weekend

Longtime Homer holiday tradition promises magic and surprises