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    The sun shines through snow-covered trees on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • December 3, 2025 1:30 am

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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)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • November 26, 2025 1:30 am

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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)
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    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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    A South Peninsula Hospital employee mans the table for blood test results during the Rotary Health Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Christian Community Church in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by South Peninsula Hospital
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    By Delcenia Cosman • November 11, 2025 12:30 pm

    Bundle up Homer, it’s c-c-cold out there! Don’t let that stop you from getting out and taking part in some…

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    A friendly scarecrow stands on the counter at the Anchor Point Post Office in October 2025 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • November 6, 2025 1:30 am

    Kudos to everyone who put together some truly fantastic get-togethers and celebrations last weekend for Halloween! What a great time…

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    Volunteers for the Western Alaska disaster response receive one of several loads of donations from Homer area community members on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at the main drop-off site in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting
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    By Delcenia Cosman • October 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The spooky eve has finally descended upon us — while kids and families are out and about Halloween night and…

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    Artwork from a summer painting workshop is on display on the gallery wall in Kachemak Bay Campus's Pioneer Hall on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • October 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Snow hit East End this week, and that means winter creeps ever closer. You know what else is creeping closer?…

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    Fog rolls across Kachemak Bay on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • October 16, 2025 1:30 am

    The horrors persist, but so do we — and so will the many, many spooky events returning soon or taking…

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    A pair of ducks enjoy the new pond in the Homer Public Library's rain basin following recent heavy rains on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • October 9, 2025 1:30 am

    The air is crisp and the wind has blown just about all the leaves from the trees — there’s no…

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    Community members gather and hold signs in support of free speech at a rally on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at WKFL Park in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • October 2, 2025 1:30 am

    Change is in the air, and now is the time to pause and take stock before preparing for the coming…

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    The new Inlet Grocery in Anchor Point on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • September 25, 2025 2:30 am

    This week is just full of good causes! Whether you want to donate or enjoy your time, or both, for…

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    School Board member Tim Daugherty, volunteer Tristan Condon, Lt. Ryan Browning and Anna Meredith flip burgers and spread awareness of Planet Youth Homer during the 2025 Homer High School homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 13. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • September 18, 2025 1:30 am

    Election forums are here! Don’t miss a chance to hear from your school board candidates on Thursday at 6 p.m….

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    Gooseberries ripen on a thorny bush on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Jackson Gardens near Soldotna, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • September 11, 2025 1:30 am

    It’s homecoming week, and you know what that means — a great big bonfire, lots of school spirit and a…

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