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    Charlie and Percy, 1-year-old brothers. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
    Pets of the Week: Charlie and Percy
    June 19, 2025 2:30 am

    This duo is twice the love and twice the fun.

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    Lupine bloom along Homer Spit Road on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 19, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Cats, dogs, guinea pigs and a bunny are up for adoption at Alaska Mindful Paws. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
    Pets of the Week: Group Photo
    June 12, 2025 2:30 am

    Alaska Mindful Paws has plenty of furry friends waiting for their furever home.

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    Potted succulents are for sale at the Homer Farmers Market on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    June 12, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Local musician Silas Luke Jones performs blindfolded during his performance at the inaugeral HomerFest on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska on Saturday, June 7, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Inaugural ‘HarborFest’ draws hundreds to Spit over weekend
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 9, 2025 2:30 am

    The inaugural event was aimed at bringing tourists into the area during the slower, early summer season.

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Former Homer News Editor-in-chief Michael Armstrong poses for a photograph Oct, 26, 2024, in Wilmington, Vermont.
    Aging Gracefully: Keep playing
    By Michael Armstrong • June 5, 2025 9:30 am

    A few years after my wife and I moved to Homer, we fell into the local Zimbabwean music scene.

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    Lola, 6-year-old female and Maui, 9-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
    Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui
    June 5, 2025 2:30 am

    Come see for yourself what characters these two are.

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    June 5, 2025 1:30 am

    June 5 is World Environment Day — how will you celebrate? If you’re not sure, there’s plenty of opportunities happening…

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    A room full of community members pack the audience during the 2025 Mary Epperson Day celebration on May 30 at Pier One Theatre on the Spit. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    ‘Well worth remembering’
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 2, 2025 2:30 am

    Community gathers to celebrate Mary Epperson.

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    Winter Marshall-Allen of the Homer Organization for More Equitable Relations, Homer Mayor Rachel Lord, and Jerrina Reed of Homer PRIDE pose for a photo after the mayoral proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month on Tuesday, May 27 at the Cowles Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy of Winter Marshall-Allen)
    City of Homer recognizes Pride Month, Juneteenth
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 30, 2025 12:30 pm

    Mayor Rachel Lord brought back the tradition of mayoral proclamations May 12.

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    Danny Girl, 11-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
    Pet of the Week: Danny Girl
    May 29, 2025 2:30 am

    This sweet senior knows how to sit back and relax.

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    A flower wreath is displayed outside the Snowshoe Hollow Farm booth at the Homer Farmers Market during its opening weekend on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Best Bets
    May 29, 2025 1:30 am

    Summer is officially here, and that means the arrival of so many things — sandhill crane colts, summer reading programs,…

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    Pets of the Week: Maui and Lola
    May 22, 2025 2:30 am

    These two would love to be your best friends.

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