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Eep, 1-year-old female. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Eep

This sweet girl wants lots of love and affection from anyone who wants to give it.

Milli Martin (left), the Homer Society of Natural History, Inc. Board Vice President, and Santa George Cutting III pose for a photo in the Pratt Museum Harrington Cabin on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Whitney Harness

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Best Bets

Only a few more sleeps until Christmas! While you’re out there in the holiday hustle and bustle, finishing…

Orange zest and extract bring this literary-inspired treat to life. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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Whimsy and magic

This literary-inspired treat is perfect for Christmastime festivities.

Pictured here with trophies of his trade is P.F. “Frenchy” Vian, a bit of a hustler who lived in Kenai for about 20 years and took advantage of opportunities, fairly or not, when they were presented to him. One of those opportunities involved the defunct agricultural experiment station at Kenai. (Photo courtesy of the Viani Family Collection)

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The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 6

AUTHOR’S NOTE: By 1907, the end of the line had nearly arrived for Kenai’s agricultural experiment station, which…

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Homer happenings from years past

"The Frog Prince" is a work by Mira Featherstone, done in watercolor, ink and graphite with beading. Photo provided by Mira Featherstone

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Stepping outside the ordinary world

New local artist Mira Featherstone paints fairytale worlds based on her favorite folklore.

Snow-covered trees and peaks are pictured from a frozen pond near the Herbert Glacier trail in Juneau<ins>, Alaska,</ins> on Thursday, Dec. 11<ins>, 2025</ins>. (Chloe Anderson/Peninsula Clarion)

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Out of the Office: Breaking the winter cycle

There’s a learning curve to every new season and every new sport.

Science is a female Djungarian hamster. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Science

This little hamster enjoys a nice pumpkin seed treat right from your hand.

Served together on a bed of greens, these pickled eggs and beets make a light but cheerful lunch. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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A wealth of eggs for good health

Pickled along with roasted beets and dill, these eggs have a cheerful hue and bright aroma.

Prof. C.C. Georgeson, circa 1910s, inspects an apple tree on one of his Alaska agricultural experiment stations. (Image from the Rasmuson Library historical archives at the University of Alaska Fairbanks)

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The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site — Part 5

AUTHOR’S NOTE: A presidential executive order in January 1899 had set aside 320 acres of land near Russian…

Community members enjoy a cookie and hot cocoa bar at the VFW Post 10221 after the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Best Bets

The Betster hopes folks are staying safe and warm out there these cold, icy winter days. If you’re…

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Homer happenings from years past

Results from the 2025 Best of Homer are printed in the Homer News on Dec. 4, 2025, in Homer, Alaska.

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Best of Homer 2025

See the results from this year’s contest, as voted by members of the Homer community.