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Homer artist and owner of 59 North Creations, Tracy Hansen, is photographed in July 2023 in her shop at the base of the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Meet Your Neighbor: 59 North Creations

Gallery near the base of the Spit features work by 16 local artists

Chicken tikka masala. (Photo by Tressa Dale)

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Adventurous chicken tikka masala

From the time he was big enough to sit in our special backpack, we’ve been taking him to…

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Pet of the Week: Max, a 3-year-old male German shepherd mix

He’s beautiful, playful, smart, and oh so energetic. Max is a sweet 3-year-old, but he acts more like…

A peony flower begins to bloom in the peony garden at WKFL Park  on Pioneer Avenue on Saturday, July 1, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Best Bets

Even if the rain might suggest otherwise, summer is in full swing folks, evidenced all around us by…

Vessel style logo on the stern of the Naughtycal Dreams. Emilie Springer/ Homer News

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Naughtycal Dreams will soon open for tours by the hour of Kachemak Bay

The Stuart Cigarette boat is the only one operating in Alaska waters

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Charles “Windy” Wagner was an adept gardener who liked sharing his produce and telling stories about its quality.

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Windy Wagner: Breath of fresh air or just a blowhard? (Part 2)

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Former longtime Kenai resident Charles Wagner was a memorable character. After living for about a decade…

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Busy Saturday market sees sunshine

It finally happened. The sun was visible in Homer, Alaska. And what a beautiful day it was for…

Cast from 'The Drunkard', the opening show at Pier One Theatre on the Spit in 1986.  Photo provided by Pier One Theatre.

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Join Pier One Theatre celebrations this week

Pier One Theatre was featured in last week’s Meet Your Neighbor where several events were noted occuring this…

Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic volunteers Fiona Hatton and Olivia Glasman and CEO Claudia Haines (right) provide outreach at Salmonfest in 2022. Photo provided by KBFPC

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Meet Your Neighbor: Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic

Nonprofit organization celebrates 40 years of compassionate care

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Brenda Adams’ garden, located out East End Road, is included in the 2023 Homer Garden Tour.

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Garden Club Tour features five local gardens

An annual highlight of the summer, the Homer Garden Club 2023 Tour will take place on Sunday, July…

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Author Brian George Smith poses with his book, “Ida Mae Joy: Gold Dust Dreams,” published in 2021.

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Homer writer publishes his third book in just as many years

Smith working on next book now

Fritz Creek Community Center. Photo provided by Tim Hatfield with the Kenai Peninsula History public media group.

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History and memories from the Fritz Creek General Store

Community members share thoughts from the East End Road landmark