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This 1904 Baughman Collection photo shows two hunters—Dr. John Baughman (left, holding girl) and W.H. Case—with four mountain goats they killed near the summit of White Pass and brought back to their home in Skagway later by train.

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Dr. Baughman’s Unusual Second Job, Part One

In the late 1990s, Michael Hankins and two of his pals were treasure hunting near Old Knik when…

Oatmeal raisin cookies to celebrate a one-year anniversay. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Homemade cookies to celebrate a forever home

Homey oatmeal raisin cookies mark one year ‘happily ever after’

Kachemak Nordic Ski Club mobilizing materials this past winter to be used to build trails this summer. (Photo provided by Sandy Cronland)

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Meet Your Neighbor: Homer Trails Alliance

Community members work together to promote, maintain, and develop sustainable trails in the Homer area

Years Ago

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

Terry Busch (left) and her son, Aaron Busch, from California pick up an End of the Road certificate at the Homer Chamber of Commerce Spit Visitor Center on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Best Bets

With Memorial Day weekend behind us and cruise ships, sandhill crane colts, and summer solstice on the horizon,…

Ayak, 2 year old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Ayak, 2 year old Male

This beautiful boy is ready to for his furever home. Ayak takes time to open up, but he…

CSA Boxes with work by six local artists are available for sale at the Bunnell Street Art Center starting June 1, 2023. Photo provided by Bunnell Street Art Center

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Sense-inspired creations at June’s First Friday events

Local galleries showcase new work by established and collaborative artists

Boreal Forest Stories opened at the Pratt Museum Thursday, May 25. (Photo provided by the Pratt Museum)

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‘In the Time of Change: Boreal Forest Stories’ exhibit opens at the Pratt Museum

‘In the Time of Change: Boreal Forest Stories’ exhibit opens at the Pratt Museum

Writer and director Sally Oberstein shares notes with actors after the Saturday evening show at Pier One Theatre on the Homer Spit.  Photo by Emilie Springer/ Homer News

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‘Cosmic Hostel’: Take 2!

After a year of COVID and other delays, Sally Oberstein’s Cosmic Hostel opens the Pier One Theatre summer…

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Support Alaskan grown produce at Homer’s farmers market

By Kyra Wagner

Photo courtesy Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra
Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra performs in this promotional image.

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Anchorage Bowl Chamber Orchestra returns to peninsula for 9th tour

They will perform at the Bear Creek Winery Botanical Garden on Friday and the Norman Lowell Art Gallery…

Photo by Christina Whiting/Homer News
Homer community member Laura McBridge manages the Homer Community Fridge located outside the Homer United Methodist Church, May 17, 2023, in Homer, Alaska.

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Meet Your Neighbor: Homer Community Fridge

The Homer community fridge provides meals to anyone in need, thanks to community donations and volunteer efforts

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Homer Farmers Market opens Saturday

It’s that time again. You can tell by a thicker traffic on the streets and the greening of…