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    Death notice: Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith
    Death notice: Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith
    January 19, 2026 1:30 am

    Marvin “Ted” Dale Smith passed on Dec. 27, 2025 in his home. There will be a celebration of life at…

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    The Homer Elks Lodge #2127 completes their fourth food delivery to the Anchor Point Food Pantry for their Children’s Weekend Food Program on Dec. 12, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. Pictured left to right are Homer Elks Lodge Leading Knight John Mink, Trustee Matthew Hockema, Trustee John Chapple III, Exalted Ruler Jill Hockema and APFP volunteer and local veteran Richard, no last name given. Photo provided by Jill Hockema
    Homer Elks lodge supports food pantry, local veterans
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 21, 2025 1:30 pm

    Lodge #2127 recently completed disbursement of funds to the community from a $12,000 grant they received from the Alaska State Elks Association.

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    "The Frog Prince" is a work by Mira Featherstone, done in watercolor, ink and graphite with beading. Photo provided by Mira Featherstone
    Stepping outside the ordinary world
    By Christina Whiting • December 17, 2025 1:30 am

    New local artist Mira Featherstone paints fairytale worlds based on her favorite folklore.

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    The Christmas tree behind the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is lit on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony sponsored by the chamber in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Lighting up the winter night
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 8, 2025 5:30 pm

    Homer and Anchor Point held holiday tree lighting ceremonies last Thursday and on Saturday, respectively.

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    Homer public health nurse Emily Sears demonstrates tools in her vehicle emergency supply kit during a presentation on winter storm preparedness at the Anchor Point Senior Center on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Homer public health talks winter emergency preparedness
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 26, 2025 1:30 am

    A representative from the Homer Public Health Center discussed emergency preparation during the winter with Anchor Point residents last Thursday.

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    Halloween decorations adorn the parking lot at Alibi during Pioneer Avenue Trick or Treat on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    A ‘spooktacular’ evening on Pioneer Avenue
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 5, 2025 8:30 am

    Dinosaurs roamed the streets of downtown Homer, as did princesses, cowboys, minions and more, on Halloween last Friday. Pioneer Avenue…

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    Homer Electric Association CEO and General Manager Brad Janorschke discusses the future of natural gas and impacts on HEA during a community meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the VFW Post 10221 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Homer Electric Association talks strategy, energy diversification
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 30, 2025 8:30 am

    HEA representatives met with Anchor Point residents last Thursday as part of their annual series of community meetings across the Kenai Peninsula.

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    Community members attending Homer Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Fall Fest vote for their favorite pumpkin created during the event’s Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Halloween happenings in the greater Homer area
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 22, 2025 12:30 pm

    Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik have multiple events planned through the rest of the month to celebrate autumn and Halloween.

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    Election workers Susie Myhill (right) and Charlie Franz help voters before they cast their ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Voters turn out for borough, city elections
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 7, 2025 5:30 pm

    Polling locations close at 8 p.m.

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    Kids and adults alike enjoy the petting zoo provided by the Anchor River Llama Alpaca Ranch and Backyard Dreams Farm during the Anchor Point Food Pantry's "Frontier Days" fundraiser browse through silent auction items on Saturday,Oct. 4, 2025, at the VFW Post 10221 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Anchor Point food pantry rounds up support
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 7, 2025 12:30 pm

    The pantry hosted a “Frontier Days”-themed fundraiser Saturday at the VFW Post 10221.

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    Kenai Peninsula Borough Special Projects and Constituent Relations coordinator Dana Cannava (center) talks through proposals for community projects during a meeting held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at the Anchor Point Community and Senior Center in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Anchor Point selects capital project priorities
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 1, 2025 5:30 pm

    Kenai Peninsula Borough representatives hosted a community meeting Saturday to discuss funding for local projects.

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    The Missing Man Table, in honor of soldiers missing in action and prisoners of war, is placed in a corner of VFW Post 10221 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    VFW honors missing soldiers
    By Delcenia Cosman • September 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Veterans and community members gathered in remembrance of prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action.

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    The American and Alaska flags are set at half-mast in honor of Patriot Day on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at the VFW Post 10221 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    VFW remembers 9/11
    By Delcenia Cosman • September 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Community members gathered in Anchor Point to commemorate Patriot Day.

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