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Lola, 6-year-old female, and Maui, 10-year-old male (bonded pair). Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui

These two are still waiting for their furever home.

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…

Biscuit and Beignet, 1-year-old sisters. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Biscuit and Beignet

These two are gentle souls patiently waiting for adoption.

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…

Fiona, 2-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Fiona

She’s a quirky young gal with a heart of gold.

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…

Nyx, 1.5-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Nyx

She really just wants a home with people to love and love her back.

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…

Homer’s Cosmic Creature Club performs at the 2024 Concert on the Lawn at Karen Hornaday Park. (Emilie Springer/Homer News file)

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July events to provide entertainment and fun on lower Kenai Peninsula

Events include the Highland Games, Concert on the Lawn, local art camps and the Ninilchik Rodeo.

Biscuit and Beignet, 11-month-old sisters. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Biscuit and Beignet

These sweet treats are twice the love for you.

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…

Charlie and Percy, 1-year-old brothers. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Charlie and Percy

This duo is twice the love and twice the fun.

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…