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Milli Martin (left), the Homer Society of Natural History, Inc. Board Vice President, and Santa George Cutting III pose for a photo in the Pratt Museum Harrington Cabin on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Whitney Harness

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Only a few more sleeps until Christmas! While you’re out there in the holiday hustle and bustle, finishing…

Community members enjoy a cookie and hot cocoa bar at the VFW Post 10221 after the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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The Betster hopes folks are staying safe and warm out there these cold, icy winter days. If you’re…

The sun shines through snow-covered trees on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Is it beginning to look like Christmas yet? It’s certainly cold and snowy — perhaps all we need…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fog rolls across Kachemak Bay on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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

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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The air is crisp and the wind has blown just about all the leaves from the trees —…

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

The new Inlet Grocery in Anchor Point on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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