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    Rick McGlasson, who bought Kassik’s Brewery in Nikiski with his wife Michelle, held a meet and greet event last week at the brewery’s taproom, on Dec. 13, 2019, in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
    Community meets Kassik’s Brewery new owners
    By Victoria Petersen • December 18, 2019 1:30 am

    15 years after they started their brewery, the Kassiks are set to retire to be closer to family.

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    Homer’s first marijuana cultivator granted license
    Homer’s first marijuana cultivator granted license
    By Michael Armstrong • December 4, 2019 5:30 am

    Almost two years after it first applied for a standard cultivation permit, Alaska Loven It — the first operation to…

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    South Peninsula Hospital welcomes new general surgeon
    South Peninsula Hospital welcomes new general surgeon
    By Staff Report Homer News • November 20, 2019 5:30 am

    South Peninsula Hospital has hired Dr. Jeffrey Larsen, board certified general surgeon, to be on its active medical staff, the…

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    Bay Welding receives small business award
    Bay Welding receives small business award
    By Staff Report Homer News • November 13, 2019 5:30 am

    Bay Welding Services of Homer received the Alaska Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Bill Bivin Small Business of the Year award,…

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    AP Photo/Mark Thiessen                                 Alaska marijuana grower Dane Wyrick poses for photos at his Danish Gardens cultivation and retail location in Anchorage, Alaska, Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. Wyrick said the future of his business is hazy, in part because of the tax the state of Alaska places on cultivators, which bear the burden of the taxation in the market.
    Alaska’s licensed marijuana growers cite tax concerns
    By Becky Bohrer Associated Press • August 28, 2019 5:30 am

    Alaska marijuana grower Leif Abel considers his business successful but still feels like he’s living “paycheck to paycheck” much of…

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    Kenai Joe’s Taphouse serves their first patrons under new ownership on Monday, July 1, 2019, in Old Town Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
    Kenai Joe’s Taphouse opens in Old Town
    By Victoria Petersen • July 3, 2019 1:30 am

    Right now the bar is open and offering small appetizers, beer on tap and specialty cocktails.

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    Aspen Hotel gets grand opening
    Aspen Hotel gets grand opening
    By Megan Pacer • June 5, 2019 5:30 am

    Though already in use, Homer’s new Aspen Suites Hotel got a grand opening celebration last week while local elected officials…

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    Alaska Salt Company finds new home
    Alaska Salt Company finds new home
    By Megan Pacer • May 15, 2019 5:30 am

    Local Homer business Alaska Salt Company has settled into its new home on the Homer Spit, and celebrated on Friday…

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    The Kenai Peninsula Borough building, pictured Sept. 12, 2018, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Victoria Petersen/Peninsula Clarion)
    Borough introduces bed tax ordinance
    By Victoria Petersen • May 15, 2019 1:30 am

    The 12% bed tax would affect temporary lodging across the borough

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    In March, Bear Creek Winery and Lodging founders Bill and Dorothy Fry, left, officially signed the business over to their son-in-law and daughter Louis and Jasmine Maurer, shown here with their two daughters, Maggie, 4, and Aurora, six months. They posed for a photo on April 17, 2019, at the winery in Kachemak City, Alaska. (Photo by McKibben Jackinsky)
    Bear Creek passes on ownership to next generation
    By McKibben Jackinsky • May 1, 2019 5:30 am

    Fifteen years ago, Bill and Dorothy Fry were piecing together a back-up plan for their lives. The result of that…

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    Members of the Anchor Point community and surrounding areas flock to the new SVT Health and Wellness center located on the corner of Sterling Highway and Milo Fritz Avenue for the grand opening ceremony and reception at noon Friday, March 8, 2019, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Photo by Delcenia Cosman)
    Anchor Point celebrates new community health center
    By Delcenia Cosman • March 13, 2019 5:30 am

    After months of anticipation, the brand new SVT Health and Wellness Anchor Point Clinic is finally open for business on…

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    Alaska approves regulations for marijuana consumption in retail...
    By Mollie Barnes • March 12, 2019 6:30 pm

    But don’t expect an influx in smoking cafes.

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    Members of the Kachemak Bay Masonic Club presented Hospice of Homer with a check for $1,668.08 on Feb. 12, 2019, at the Homer Elks Lodge in Homer, Alaska. From left to right are Michael Hawfield, Vern Miller, Jessica Golden, Beth Graber, Barry Haynes, Grady Svoboda, Erik Groves, Joshua Riley and Tom Stroozas. (Photo provided)
    Masons raise funds for hospice
    By Staff report Homer News • February 27, 2019 5:30 am

    Kachemak Bay Masonic Club, in cooperation with Homer Elks #2127, held its 4th Annual Masonic Awareness Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser on…

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