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A fledged crane colt follows its parent across the Kachemak Bay Campus lawn on Pioneer Avenue in Homer, Alaska, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. The other parent was waiting across the street and rendezvoused with these two at Oodalolly's. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Summer is quickly leaving and we’re sliding into fall, but that just opens the door for a whole…

Artist Chaepter performs at the Mermaid Cafe on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. He kicked off his Alaska tour, along with fellow musician Hemlock, with the porchside show in Homer. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Another week, the same ol’ spiel — for details on what’s happening around town, check out these Best…

Wild bunnies forage in the lawn near the Homer United Methodist Church on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Lots to do and see in town this week, yadda yadda — the Betster should come up with…

A raspberry ripens in a garden in Homer, Alaska, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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The fireweed blooms may soon reach their zenith and school begins in less than a week, but summer…

Concert-goers dance to music by Cousin Curtiss and Harrison B during Salmonfest on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at the Headwaters Stage in the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Farewell to Salmonfest for this year — but say hello to the 2025 Kenai Peninsula Fair! The fairgrounds…

Homer's Shamwari Marimba Ensemble performs at the Homer Public Library's End of Summer Reading Celebration on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Illg

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The Betster hopes you’ve gotten your Salmonfest tickets before they’re all sold out! With music, good vibes and…

Peonies are in bloom on Saturday, July 19, 2025, on Pioneer Avenue in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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BEST HOSPICE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BET: Hospice of Homer is hosting a barbecue to celebrate all HOH volunteers on…

The cast of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull" during rehearsal on July 6, 2025 at Pier One Theatre on the Spit in Homer, Alaska. The play will be performed this week on July 17, 18, 19 and 20, and next week on July 24, 25, and 26. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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It’s peony season! Peonies are starting to crop up in the public gardens on Pioneer Avenue and other…

Keeper, a new moose calf who was born at the beginning of July, poses for the camera on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Cook Inletkeeper office in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Are you looking for something to do in this post-holiday lull? Look no further—there’s still plenty of summer…

South Peninsula Amateur Radio Club member Toby Reich and club president Rick Baird operate a ham radio during a nationwide contest on Saturday, June 28, 2025, on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Happy Fourth of July, folks! There’s plenty of ways to celebrate — the Homer parade is happening Friday…

Kenai artist Michael Urciuoli shows off a wood carving at his booth at the Summer Solstice Fair on Friday, June 20, 2025, in the Kachemak Bay Campus parking lot in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Rain or shine, get ready for the upcoming Fourth of July parade next week! There’s still time to…

Lupine bloom along Homer Spit Road on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Happy Juneteenth! How will you observe this holiday? Check out what local organizations are doing in Homer, such…

Potted succulents are for sale at the Homer Farmers Market on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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It’s National Certified Nursing Assistants’ Day! June 12 kicks off this year’s CNA Appreciation Week — do you…