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A vintage Underwood typewriter is seen on Jan. 28, 2021, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. An anonymous donor left the typewriter at the Homer News with a note saying it was used to type the first edition of the Homer News in January 1964, but this has not been verified. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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In remembrance of 9-11, strive to reunite

The tragedy of Sept. 11 brought us together as a nation — and can bring us together again.

A vintage Underwood typewriter is seen on Jan. 28, 2021, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. An anonymous donor left the typewriter at the Homer News with a note saying it was used to type the first edition of the Homer News in January 1964, but this has not been verified. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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School district’s optional mask policy, dress code allows coronavirus but not ‘Corona’

Bare faces that can spew coronavirus are OK; bare midriffs are not.

A vintage Underwood typewriter is seen on Jan. 28, 2021, at the Homer News in Homer, Alaska. An anonymous donor left the typewriter at the Homer News with a note saying it was used to type the first edition of the Homer News in January 1964, but this has not been verified. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Get the vaccine. Now.

Public health officials have advised a gentle method to persuade people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Answer their…

A Remington Deluxe Model 5 manual typewriter. (Homer News file photo)

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Editorial: The pandemic is not yet behind us

Objects may be closer than they appear — the pandemic is not behind us

A Remington Deluxe Model 5 manual typewriter. (Homer News file photo)

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Editorial: Keep on with vaccine clinic success

Recent senior vaccine clinic worked because of strong community health in Homer

A Remington Deluxe Model 5 manual typewriter. (Homer News file photo)

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Editorial: In the darkest moments, there is light ahead

In Christianity, the season of Advent heralds the coming of Christ at Christmas, but it also is a…

A Remington Deluxe Model 5 manual typewriter. (Homer News file photo)

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Editorial: Let our better angels prevail

It’s over.

A Remington Deluxe Model 5 typewriter sits on a desk on Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Editorial: Vow to hold a civil election

Reject violent protest as we head into fall elections

A Remington Deluxe Model 5 manual typewriter. (Homer News file photo)

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Editorial: What future will we create?

In my other writing career I write science fiction. That art has come out of a near lifetime…

Editorial: In times of change, community endures

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Editorial: In times of change, community endures

As Homer eases from fall into winter, we expect transformation: the shortening of daylight hours, falling temperatures, the…

Editorial: ‘Two Old Women’ offers wisdom on veto overrides

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Editorial: ‘Two Old Women’ offers wisdom on veto overrides

In the Alaska Native classic novel, “Two Old Women,” author Velma Wallis tells the story of two elders…

Editorial: Council should have rescinded tainted ordinance

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Editorial: Council should have rescinded tainted ordinance

The Homer City Council at its regular meeting on Monday blew a chance to stand up for transparency…

Editorial: Dunleavy’s Procrustean budget

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Editorial: Dunleavy’s Procrustean budget

Gov. Mike Dunleavy deserves both acclaim and criticism for his proposed fiscal year 2020 budget. While he’s not…