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David Scheel at Homer Public Library Tuesday, June 20, discussing his experiences with octopuses across Alaska.

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Homer Public Library presents author talk with David Scheel and ‘Many Things Under a Rock’

A behavioral ecologist’s account of his Alaska career studying octopuses

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Tuyanitun: Tuggeht Land Acknowledgment Celebration

Sculpture joins City of Homer’s municipal arts collection

Peony farmer Allison Gaylord harvests peonies at Willow Drive Gardens during the 2022 season. Photo courtesy of Abi Reid

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Meet Your Neighbor: Homer, city of peonies

Annual peony celebration will take place in July

Dr. Edson Knapp is pictured n June 22, 2023 with his photography exhibit, "Joy in the Journey," on display at South Peninsula Hospital's gallery through July 4. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Finding meaning in life’s small moments

Homer community member Edson Knapp captures images that tell stories of moments in time

The entrance to the Homer Farmers Market in Homer. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

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Freshness says ‘summer’

A cornucopia of vegetables and greens are available at the Homer Farmers Market

Sarah Vance (Photo provided)

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Vance hosts film screening to shed light on child trafficking

Advance tickets are available for free event

John Floyd King served in the elite Rainbow Division during World War I. By the end of his tenure, he was a machine gunner fighting in France. (Photo courtesy of the Brennan Family Collection)

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The Separate Lives of the Man Who Fell — Part 2

John Floyd King disappeared from the record and Doc MacDonald came into being

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This image provided by Salt & Straw shows a variety of the West Coast ice creamery’s unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut. Others sound like a warm hug in gelid form: Jasmine Milk Tea laced with chocolate-coated almond slivers, or Rhubarb Crumble with Toasted Anise.

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Creative ice cream flavors could make this a sweet, savory, scoop-worthy summer

By Kim Cook

Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
Luna and Nova.

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Pet of the Week: Nova and Luna

OK folks, these ladies still need your help. With every passing day they shut down a little more…

Visitors enjoy coffee and treats along a boardwalk on the Homer Spit on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Holy summer solstice. With nearly 20 hours of daylight and the sun finally gracing us with its presence,…

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Homer happenings from years past

Todd Hindman, owner of Udder Delights, poses at his booth at the Homer Farmers Market during Memorial Weekend in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Meet your neighbor: Udder Delights

When Todd Hindman’s “Pooh Bear” honey ice cream won a local dessert competition five years ago, he was…