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Rusty Lancashire does some baking. (1954 photo by Bob and Ira Spring for Better Homes & Garden magazine)

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The Lancashires: Evolving lives on the evolving Kenai — Part 5

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Most of the people who came to homestead and stayed long term on the central Kenai…

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With shorter days and shows of aurora, just a few more weeks of market

Days are getting shorter on this amazingly cool summer we have had. The cranes have flown and many…

This date and walnut bread is sweet, dense and fragrant with spices. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Serving up walnuts, dates and a little courage

My new job will not be an easy one.

Alaska general manager Brian Whilden (center right) and Homer station manager Ashley Appel (center left) pose with flight staff and community members during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Aleutian Airways at the Homer Airport on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

The cold season does approacheth, but the Homer community is still hopping with plenty of events and opportunities!…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Pet of the Week: Chevy

Chevy has a soft heart, a beautiful face, and extra toes, not to mention an amazing personality. He…

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OPUS conductor Abimael Melendez helps students construct cardboard violins on Sept. 15 at Little Fireweed Academy.

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Finding a home at the end of the road

Argentinian conductor Abimael Melendez brings his talents to Homer’s OPUS

Chelsea Carpenter sells her macraweave creations at the 2022 Nutcracker Faire at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Chelsea Carpenter

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A good life is like a weaving

Local woman finds joy in creating wall hangings using knotted rope and colorful yarns and silk

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Annual documentary festival opens Thursday

The 19th annual Homer Documentary Film Festival has arrived.

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Hit the market as the season winds down

Now is the perfect time to hit the Homer Farmers Market. Produce variety is at its peak; you…

The Lancashire family shares a meal in their original homestead cabin. (1954 photo by Bob and Ira Spring for Better Homes & Garden magazine)

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The Lancashires: Evolving lives on the evolving Kenai — Part 4

AUTHOR’S NOTE: By the first of August 1948, Larry and Rusty Lancashire and their three daughters (Martha, Lori…

Vanilla pound cake, fruits and pretzels are prepped for a fondue celebration. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Celebrating grandpa with fond memories and fondue

Sweet and dense vanilla pound cake is perfect for this dish

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Conservation Corner

Soil Testing: Why the Fall?