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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…

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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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…