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Laurie Rudy (right), board treasurer for the Anchor Point Food Pantry, and Rebecca Rudy (left) host the first night of a two-day bake sale fundraiser for the Anchor Point Food Pantry held at the Virl “Pa” Haga VFW Post 10221 on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Anchor Point, Alaska. Items for sale during the fundraiser were made and donated by members of the community. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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The Betster hopes that all those who celebrate had a very merry Christmas! Now it’s time to look…

Charlie and Arabella, 5-year-old females. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Charlie and Arabella

These gals are quite the pair. Charlie is outgoing and loves attention. She is affectionate and so entertaining.…

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Pet of the Week: Bella

Bella is a smart and sweet young gal. She would love to join an adventurous family who wants…

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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! That’s what the weather said last week, though the…

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With less than two weeks to go until Christmas, the Betster hopes y’all have gotten your holiday shopping…

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Pets of the Week: Charlie and Arabella

This is quite the pair of friendly felines. They are a bonded pair and would love to join…

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It’s beginning to look like Christmas

The KP Brass Band plays “Jingle Bells” and other holiday and classic favorites during the Homer Chamber of…

Turkey Trot participants gather for a photo in front of Homer High School, which served as the race’s starting and finish line, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. More than 120 community members participated in the race, which was co-sponsored by the Kachemak Bay Running Club, and over 300 non-perishable food items were donated to the Homer Food Pantry after the event. Photo courtesy of Matt Smith

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It’s the holiday season, and according to the weather forecast, that Christmas snow might soon be white on…

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Pet of the Week: Onyx

She is beautiful, smart, affectionate, and feisty, the perfect combination. Onyx enjoys people but not other animals, so…

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Pets of the Week: Twink and Dink

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, these two need a home to call their own.…

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Homer News! The Betster hopes everyone gets a break this holiday season, and time…

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Pets of the Week: Twink and Dink

Nov. 17 was National Black Cat Day. This black cat duo would love to be celebrated and adopted.…

Homer City Hall is lit up for the holiday season on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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One week until Thanksgiving! If you don’t have holiday plans, here’s some great ideas for getting out and…