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With a layer of mud and a few scrapes and scratches to prove they did it, Homer entrants in Seward’s Mount Marathon junior race catch their breath at the finish line. From left: Izabelle Hagge, Alison McCarron, Brenna McCarron, Megan Pitzman, Lauren Evarts and Brenna Evarts with Katie Costello of Kenai.-Photo by Stephanie Pitzman

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Area runners take on Mt. Marathon challenge

Take the Spit Run, chop the 6.2-mile distance in half, stand it on its ear and what do…

Ninilchik rodeo family camaraderie is evident in each event, whether it’s a young cowboy experiencing the thrill of calf riding, a bull rider trying to hang on for eight seconds, or the two-member teams in the roping competitions.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

Outdoors & Recreation

Rain can’t dampen rodeo excitement

One minute, Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds’ bleachers were empty and water-soaked clouds hovered above the rodeo arena. Within minutes,…

When will silvers show at Fishing Hole?

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When will silvers show at Fishing Hole?

The vast staff here at the headquarters of “Reeling ’Em In” has received a plethora of inquires as…

More than 300 participants are off and running at the start of the 10K to the Bay Spit Run.-Photos by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Hundreds of runners, walkers, strollers show up for Spit Run

Sunshine hadn’t been predicted for Saturday, but it, along with more than 300 participants, were on hand for…

Fishing looking good for holiday weekend

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Fishing looking good for holiday weekend

By the time you read this, the tides should be almost perfect for cutting some respectable critters out…

Morning Star, right, takes the lead. Martha J, left, follows.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Morning Star wins regatta

Claiming first place for the first time in the Homer Yacht Club’s annual regatta was Capt. Ron Downing…

Brian Baker of Anchorage, caught this tagged halibut June 29 while fishing on a private boat.-Photo provided

Sports

Tagged halibut keep on coming in jackpot derby

Colorado angler Christopher Johnson managed to keep his lead with the biggest fish caught in this year’s Homer…

Christopher Johnson, left, with Capt. Scott Glosser, is the current leader in the 2013 Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby. -Photo provided

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Halibut, halibut and more halibut

If things were ho-hum in the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby last week, it’s a whole new song and…

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Outdoors & Recreation

Annual Homer Spit Run

The deadline to register online for the annual “10K to the Bay” Spit Run has passed, but registration…

Duit with Capt. Mark Hemstreet, Alandra’s Lee with Capt. Lee Dewees and Arctica with Capt. Craig Forrest sail past the tip of the Homer Spit during the 2012 Homer Yacht Club Land’s End Regatta.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky; Homer News

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Two-day regatta marks 17th year

In Homer’s version of the America’s Cup, the Homer Yacht Club-Land’s End Regatta is this weekend, with boats…

A group of local Girl Scouts depart Homer Harbor for a visit to the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Clark National Park.-Photo provided

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Homer kids discover nature, themselves on grand adventure

Few Homer and Anchor Point youth have been charged by a brown bear, but that’s something 12 middle…

Long days, big tides add to fishing action

Outdoors & Recreation

Long days, big tides add to fishing action

Take a cosmic bucket full of solstice time, dump in huge tides along with hordes of panicked bait…

Allison Trimble, shown with her horse Bayleen and dog Reba, is the coordinator of this weekend’s Great Alaska Horse Expo.-Photo provided

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Horse Expo returns to peninsula for second year

The Great Alaska Horse Expo, begun last summer by former Anchor Point resident Allison Trimble, is making a…