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    Freddy, 5-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
    Pet of the Week: Freddy
    November 26, 2025 2:30 am

    This gentle soul is looking for his furever home.

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    Freddy, 5-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
    Pet of the Week: Freddy
    December 4, 2025 2:30 am

    There’s no way you won’t fall in love with this sweet guy.

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    Autumn leaves blanket the ground beneath a tree on Heath Street on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 26, 2025 1:30 am

    Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! The Betster hopes that everyone has a warm, safe place this cold, winter week…

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    Homer youth David Sims is photographed in his creative studio space where he customizes his own clothing. Photo provided by David Sims
    ‘To provoke thought and feeling’
    By Christina Whiting • November 26, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer youth alters garments to design customized clothing that is both eye-catching and provoking.

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    Bags of dog and cat food, toys and resources were made available by the local animal shelter, AK Mindful Paws, at the annual Community Resource Connect event at the SPARC building in Homer on January 28, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Pet of the Week: You make a difference
    November 20, 2025 2:30 am

    Donations and community support make a real difference in our small shelter.

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    These heart-shaped chocolate sandwich cookies go perfectly with a glass of milk. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)
    Chocolate cookies for a sweet treat
    By Tressa Dale • November 20, 2025 1:30 am

    A healthy layer of frosting makes these sandwich cookies perfectly sweet and satisfying.

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    This 1903 photograph of mostly Kenai residents shows (back, far left) Hans Peter Nielsen, first superintendent of Kenai’s agricultural experiment station. Nielsen began work at the station in 1899 and resigned at the end of the 1903 season. (Photo from the Alaska State Library historical collection)
    The experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site...
    By Clark Fair • November 20, 2025 1:30 am

    AUTHOR’S NOTE: Presidential Executive Order #148, in January 1899, had set aside 320 acres of land near Russian Orthodox Church…

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    Years Ago
    Years Ago
    By Delcenia Cosman Homer News • November 20, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer happenings from years past

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    A large spruce tree stands near Homer City Hall, at the corner of Pioneer Avenue and Kachemak Way, on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. The tree was removed Tuesday, Nov. 18, to facilitate replacement of a fire hydrant. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 20, 2025 1:30 am

    The holiday hustle and bustle is quickly approaching, but the Betster also hopes folks take a bit of time to…

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    Homer resident Meriam Linder is photographed with her display of works at Ptarmigan Arts, where she is the newest co-op member. Photo provided by Meriam Linder
    Handmade creations inspired by the natural world
    By Christina Whiting • November 19, 2025 8:30 pm

    Longtime local artist Meriam Linder is the newest member to join Ptarmigan Arts co-op gallery.

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    Paco, 9-year-old male cockatiel, and Curly, 30-year-old male cockatiel. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
    Pets of the Week: Paco and Curly
    November 13, 2025 2:30 am

    These two would benefit greatly from a home they can call their own.

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    The historic marker in front of this building at 502A Overland Avenue in Kenai identifies the structure as the former headquarters of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and the site of the former Agricultural Experiment Station, 1899-1908. Photo by Clark Fair
    The Experiment: Kenai becomes an agricultural test site...
    By Clark Fair • November 13, 2025 1:30 am

    Individuals deciding to explore Kenai’s historic district might start their journey by turning off the Kenai Spur Highway onto Main…

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    Bulgogi kimbap is a favorite lunchtime staple and easy travel meal. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion
    Kimbap when craving Korean food
    By Tressa Dale • November 13, 2025 1:30 am

    Bulgogi kimbap is a favorite lunchtime staple and easy travel meal.

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