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Well folks, it’s the first of August, and you know what that means. It’s getting close to the…

Conan, 7.5-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Conan

This gentle giant is waiting patiently to join your loving family. He’s lived with cats, loves to snuggle,…

Corvids forage at Bishop's Beach during a low tide on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Summer is still rockin’ and rollin’ — as seen at the annual Concert on the Lawn this past…

Colt, Snoopy, Chewy and Pete. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Colt, Snoopy, Chewy and Pete

Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! We need your helps folks, we have four amazing dogs — Colt, Snoopy, Chewy and…

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The rain is falling plenty, but it sure isn’t putting a damper on the activities that people are…

Maui, 1-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Maui

He is playful, funny, sweet and more than ready for his furever home. Maui isn’t a fan of…

Al and Grace Poindexter pose with the Fishy Peat potting soil in the Anchor Point Greenhouse on July 8, 2024, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Anchor Point Greenhouse keeps on growing

The Anchor Point Greenhouse provides a tour and description of local products available at their facility

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What a fantastic turnout at the Fourth of July parade last week! Pioneer Avenue was lined with locals…

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Pet of the Week: Asa

Asa is not only beautiful, but she is a very smart, active, and sweet 2-year-old husky. She gets…

Visitors browse the shops along the Homer Spit on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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The Betster wishes everyone a safe and Happy Fourth of July! There’s plenty of celebration to take part…

Maui, 1-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Maui

He is fun, playful, curious and full of personality. Maui loves cats that are close to his age,…

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

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Pet of the Week: Asa

Asa has been at the shelter for three months now, and is still looking for her perfect home.…

A trio of sandhill cranes rambles around Grubstake Avenue on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Well folks, we’ve reached the longest day of the year — it’s only downhill from now. In terms…