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Lorelai Lowe birth

Lorelai Lowe was born on Aug. 16, 2025, at South Peninsula Hospital to parents Maggie House and Dexter…

Wild bunnies forage in the lawn near the Homer United Methodist Church on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Lots to do and see in town this week, yadda yadda — the Betster should come up with…

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

It’s time they find a family that wants to adopt them.

A raspberry ripens in a garden in Homer, Alaska, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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The fireweed blooms may soon reach their zenith and school begins in less than a week, but summer…

A vintage KBBI mug, repurposed and filled with various office supplies, rests in the Homer News office window on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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KBBI seeks art submissions for annual membership mugs

The mugs will be released in October, as an incentive for the fall membership drive.

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 would love a family to call their own.

Concert-goers dance to music by Cousin Curtiss and Harrison B during Salmonfest on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at the Headwaters Stage in the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Farewell to Salmonfest for this year — but say hello to the 2025 Kenai Peninsula Fair! The fairgrounds…

Homer's Shamwari Marimba Ensemble performs at the Homer Public Library's End of Summer Reading Celebration on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Illg

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The Betster hopes you’ve gotten your Salmonfest tickets before they’re all sold out! With music, good vibes and…

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.