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Salmonfest 2022 crowd at the Ninilchik fairgrounds Photo provided by David Stearns

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Salmonfest returns to Ninilchik Aug. 4-6

Salmonfest returns for the 12th year at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds with performers on four stages. Headliners this year…

Community member Jacob Chrisman, photographed on Thursday, July 20, 2023, is the owner of Alasandro's Market, a gourmet market specializing in imported cheeses, dry-cured meats and charcuterie platters, that opened on Heath Street in June. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Meet Your Neighbor: Alasandro’s Market

With his new specialty market, Homer man pays homage to his Italian heritage and his passion for cheese

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Learning new things at the Homer Farmers Market

Every week at the Homer Farmers Market I manage to learn something new.

"Sunrise," a photo collage on metal of kelp and beachglass by Seldovia artist Jenifer Cameron is on display at Homer Council on the Arts through July. Photo courtesy Jenifer Cameron

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Collaging with nature

Seldovia artist creates photo collages from tidal treasures

JJamppong. (Photo by Tressa Dale)

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Spice up seafood with jjamppong

I have recently formed an uneasy truce with the spider who lives in my laundry room. I always…

Seastars cling to pilings below the Homer Harbor at Land’s End Resort during a low tide on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Best Bets

OK, so the summer weather has not shaped up to be the best in terms of sun-filled days…

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Pet of the Week: Liza

Liza is a fun gal with a sweet heart. She loves to be around you, tell you about…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Cast from “Cannibal! The Musical” pose in costume during a rehearsal at the Pratt Museum stage in the woods. Full story on B2.

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‘Cannibal! The Musical’ opens Thursday at the Pratt Museum

Pier One Theatre’s “Cannibal! The Musical” opens July 20 at the Pratt Museum Park stage at 7:30 p.m.…

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Windy Wagner: Breath of fresh air or just a blowhard? (Part 3)

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The last third of Charles Wagner’s memorable life involved occasional run-ins with the law and, later,…

Silas Luke Jones is photographed in Feb. 2023 at his family's AK Diamond J Ranch out East End Road in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Chris Kincaid

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Homer youth pursues a career as a solo acoustic guitarist

Jones gets support from his family, friends and community

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A food hub and a community connection

This week, like many of us in Homer, I have had guests visiting from out of state. People…

A copy of Charlie Stephens' "Passion Over Pain" rests in grass on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Off the Shelf: ‘Passion’ begets fulfillment in personal story by local author

When I talked to retired teacher and local author Charlie Stephens about his book, “Passion Over Pain,” in…