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Homer softball season closes with Growlers on top

The eight teams of the Homer Softball Association finished off the season in a double elimination tournament at…

The Mariners take on the Eielson Ravens on Homer High’s new turf field Saturday. -Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Dedication of Homer High’s new turf set for Saturday

The public is invited to come check out Homer High School’s newly redone lower field. The muddy, well-worn,…

Deland Anderson, left, and Christine Anderson, second to left, make the five-mile course a hand-holding, barefoot,  joint effort. They are followed closely by Judith Steyer, Saundra Hudson and Maureen Filipek. -Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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20th annual Breast Cancer Run takes to the beach

Sixty-two runners and walkers and one lone biker took part on Sunday’s 20th annual Breast Cancer Run-Walk-Bike. In…

Friday marks beginning of snagging on parts of Spit

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Friday marks beginning of snagging on parts of Spit

Last Saturday during the incoming tide, I decided to take on a unique challenge by attempting to simultaneously…

Growing season marked by abundance

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Growing season marked by abundance

Yet another oddly gorgeous day. Who needs any more studies on climate change — just ask a gardener. …

Scientist, author and musician David Montgomery plays at Cook Inletkeeper’s Splash Bash on July 31.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Scientist, author focuses on salmon at Inletkeeper’s annual Splash Bash

Not every scientist starts out a talk playing guitar, but David Montgomery, the speaker at Cook Inletkeeper’s 17th…

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Softball teams line up for tournament

Eight softball teams are “tightening up” as the Homer city tournament approaches, says commissioner of the Homer Softball…

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Nereus claims first in Converse Cup

In the Homer Yacht Club’s Converse Cup, held Aug. 2 on Kachemak Bay, Nereus sailed into first place.…

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High school Community Rec programs canceled

With Kenai Peninsula Borough maintenance crews making unexpected repairs at Homer High School, the gym, mat room, weight…

More than 80 runners and walkers participate in the 2013 Breast Cancer Run. This year’s run and ride is Sunday at Mariner Park. Registration is at 8 a.m. The race starts at 9 a.m.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Homer goes pink for annual breast cancer run, ride

Light pink flags. Dark pink flags. Big flags flying from businesses. Small flags flying from vehicles. No matter…

Jason Mecham shows off the 111.80-pound halibut he caught, also on Aug. 3.-Photo provided

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Oregon angler still holds big-halibut lead in derby

Oregon angler Ned Friedman can breathe a sigh of relief. He and his 227.8-pound halibut are still in…

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Superhero run-walk raises funds

The Kenai Peninsula CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, program is staging the Superhero 5-kilometer run-walk in Kenai at…

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Softball teams ready for upcoming tournament

The eight Homer Softball Association teams wind up their season with a bang next weekend during the annual…