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    A line of about 25 people wait to buy tickets for the Homer premiers of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” about noon Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at the Homer Theatre in Homer, Alaska. Tickets went on sale for a gala opening night on Dec. 14 as well as shows that weekend. (Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News)
    The Force is strong with them
    By Michael Armstrong • December 7, 2017 11:49 am

    A line of about 25 people waited to buy tickets for the Homer premiere of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”…

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    Julie Woodworth, president of the South Peninsula Hospital Board of Directors, praises SPH CEO Bob Letson at a going-away party last Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at AJ’s OldTown Steakhouse in Homer, Alaska. Woodworth listed his accomplishments over the past 10 years of his service, including expanding health services, steering new construction, adding new physicians and health providers, and tripling hospital revenues. “Bob has been committed to SPH and community. He wore the hat of CEO seven days a week and was on call all the time,” she said. “…He has created a thriving rural, community hospital. Thank you, Bob. You’ve created a legacy.” (Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News)
    Job well done
    By Michael Armstrong • December 6, 2017 8:49 pm

    Job well done Julie Woodworth, president of the South Peninsula Hospital Board of Directors, praises SPH CEO Bob Letson at…

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    Nyla Lightcap, membership director for the Homer Chamber of Commerce, fills a Shop Small Saturday tote with stickers and information during the local business event Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 at the Homer Bookstore in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Small Business Saturday puts spotlight on local shops
    By Megan Pacer • November 30, 2017 12:21 pm

    While some small businesses may be tucked away in a corner of town or generally get by on a small…

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    Gov. Walker signs crime bill passed in special session
    Gov. Walker signs crime bill passed in special...
    By The Associated Press • November 30, 2017 12:12 pm

    ANCHORAGE — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has signed a crime bill passed this month during a special legislative session. Lawmakers…

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    Brant “Boog” Torsen stands by a tool box in July 2009 when he opened his automotive repair shop on Kachemak Drive. (Homer News file photo)
    Homer mechanic puts away his toolbox; Redline Automotive...
    By McKibben Jackinsky • November 29, 2017 6:20 pm

    Ensuring all the ingredients were on hand for favorite Thanksgiving recipes and anticipating a day with loved ones and friends…

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    Budget cuts hit prosecutors hard
    Budget cuts hit prosecutors hard
    By James Brooks • November 22, 2017 4:18 pm

    To see how state budget cuts are affecting Alaska’s legal system, head to Juneau’s courthouse and search the court calendar…

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    Alaska VA to expand, continue work on wait time issues
    Alaska VA to expand, continue work on wait...
    By Elizabeth Earl • November 22, 2017 4:16 pm

    Leaders at Alaska’s veterans health care system are planning to expand the agency’s workforce in the state. The agency, which…

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    Chamber to support Small Business Saturday
    Chamber to support Small Business Saturday
    November 16, 2017 1:55 pm

    The Homer Chamber of Commerce will serve as a Neighborhood Champion for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25. “The Homer…

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    Electric vehicles raise more questions than answers
    Electric vehicles raise more questions than answers
    By Ben Boettger • November 16, 2017 1:55 pm

    Though electric cars are finding enthusiastic users in Alaska’s Southeast, how they would perform on the Kenai Peninsula is largely…

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    Alcohol board still allows ‘fun’ at distilleries and breweries
    Alcohol board still allows ‘fun’ at distilleries and...
    By James Brooks • November 16, 2017 1:55 pm

    Alaska’s alcohol control board declined to ban distilleries and breweries from hosting fundraisers and special events, but the board did…

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    Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham, center, leaves the House chambers with Rep. Sam Kito, D-Juneau, left, and Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer, after holding a short technical session at the Capitol on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. The Alaska Senate on Friday approved a constitutionally problematic criminal justice reform bill, then adjourned the fourth special session of the 30th Alaska Legislature. (Michael Penn
    Legislature’s special session lives in limbo without legislators
    By James Brooks • November 16, 2017 1:54 pm

    The Alaska Legislature’s special session will continue — without most legislators. On Monday, the Alaska House of Representatives failed to…

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    Taylor Rickard, 11, uses a prop to show the results smoking and using drugs can have on the mouth at a booth from the Ninilchik Village Tribe at the Rotary Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Health Fair about more than just flu shots
    By Megan Pacer • November 2, 2017 10:51 am

    From free eye screenings to the dangers of smoking and everything in between, no one who attended last Saturday’s Rotary…

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    AWIB seeks nominations for Stone award
    AWIB seeks nominations for Stone award
    By Staff report • November 2, 2017 10:50 am

    The Alaska Workforce Investment Board (AWIB) is soliciting nominations in three categories for the David G. Stone Award, the board…

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