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Former Alaska freelance entertainment artist George Faust and main character in the Affinity Films production of ‘My Third Act,’ joins the Homer News at Captain’s Coffee for interview about his history in Alaska entertainment last Friday.

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Film documents local circus arts entertainer’s ‘Third Act’

The short documentary chronicles Homer resident George Faust, his history in circus arts and the impact of Parkinson’s…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City to consider business licenses

City council resolution will be introduced on April 8

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Comp plan open house kicks off community conversation

The March 28 event is the first in a series of public feedback opportunities

The south end of Homer Harbor is photographed on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Harbor makes changes to moorage fees for seine skiffs

As of late February, seine skiffs now need separate transient moorage fees

Workers with Psenak Construction dump a load of armor rock on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Mariner Park on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. Contractors worked to beef up the Ocean Drive Loop Seawall for the Homer Seawall Armor Rock Improvement Special Assessment District project. The almost $950,000 project reinforces the seawall by putting down filter fabric, bedding stone and armor rock at the toe of the wall. The armor rock breaks up energy from storm waves, but also keeps sand and gravel behind the wall from eroding. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Homer receives EPA award for seawall project

The award program recognizes ‘exceptional projects’ funded by the federal-state Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council terminates city manager contract

The decision was reached in executive session last Thursday

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (top left) meets with Agnew::Beck consultants Shelly Wade (bottom) and Meg Friedenauer (top right) over Zoom on Monday, March 4, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.

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Comp plan project managers launch website, plan 1st public outreach event

Community open house scheduled for March 28

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council votes down short-term rentals ordinance

The Homer city council will continue conversation on housing and short term rentals

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (top left) meets with Agnew::Beck consultants Shelly Wade (top right) and Meg Friedenauer (bottom) over Zoom on Monday, Feb. 5<ins>, 2024 in Homer, Alaska</ins>. Screenshot.

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Comp plan steering committee holds 1st meeting

Homer’s comprehensive plan is a long-term planning document encapsulating the city’s goals and focus

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Planning commission denies Doyon conditional use permit

In a special meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 31, the Homer Planning Commission passed a majority 6-1 vote against…

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City to install mobile restrooms at 2 parks

Projected timeline would have units available in summer 2024

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Planning commission votes down Lighthouse Village preliminary replat

The commission will send their recommendation and comments to the borough

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Chamber hosts short-term rentals discussion

Panel event held ahead of city council consideration of short-term rentals ordinance