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October has arrived, and with it comes the crisp autumn air and changing colors of local nature. Besides…

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Pet of the Week: Sashi

This beautiful gal is patiently waiting for you to sweep her off her beautiful tabby paws. Are you…

A close look at the beginning checkpoint for the Walk for the Wild 5k on Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Finn Heimbold/Homer News)

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Homer hosts 2nd annual Walk for the Wild

The 5 kilometer course is part of a national movement in spreading enviromental conservation

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Homer happenings from years past

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Mariners take in the topsail on Sunday before Pier One’s opening of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” The performance opens Friday, 7 p.m. at the Mariner Theater.

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Shakespeare’s magic island

The Tempest opens Friday evening at the Mariner Theatre

Rusty Lancashire smiles for the camera in the frame house that in the late 1950s replaced the Lancashires’ original homestead log cabin. (Photo courtesy of the Lancashire Family Collection)

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The Lancashires: Evolving lives on the evolving Kenai — Part 6

In the earliest days of the Sterling Highway and the adjoining Kenai Spur, the roads were lifelines between…

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Last chance, with the turning leaves

This weekend will be the last full Market

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Unhinged Alaska: Get Ready

It looks as though some early deep freeze history may be about to repeat itself

Shredded chicken and vegetables are topped with a butter crust in this classic chicken pot pie. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A meal for when you need a hug

This classic chicken pot pie is mild and comforting

Xolo Maridueña portrays Jaime Reyes, Blue Beetle in “Blue Beetle.” (Photo courtesy WarnerMedia)

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On the Screen: ‘Blue Beetle’ is fun, but offers little new

A new superhero film needs to be great to earn attention

Shana Loshbaugh (Courtesy photo)

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History comes home

Historical conference to bring statewide community to central Kenai Peninsula

Daisy Walker (left) and her friend Leah Dunn paint a visiting musician's guitar case during the 2023 Solstice Festival on the Spit in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Homer youth finds niche painting custom designs

The Homer born-and-raised youth has been drawing since she was very young and this summer decided to turn…

The Homer Spit's Seafarer's Memorial looks out at a sunny yet brisk fall afternoon on Sunday, Sep. 17, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Finn Heimbold/Homer News)

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September is soon to close, but October is wide open for some exciting community events! Finish off National…