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Windy Wagner enjoyed entertaining company at his home along the Kenai River. (Photo courtesy of the Knackstedt Collection)

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Windy Wagner: Breath of fresh air or just a blowhard? (Part 1)

Most folks seemed to enjoy Charles A. Wagner. They appreciated his hospitality and generosity, his stories and good…

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Homer happenings from years past

Pier One Theatre's cast and crew are photogaphed during the 2022 production of "Cosmic Hostel," written by Homer's Sally Oberstein and performed at Pier One Theatre on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Pier One Theatre

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Meet Your Neighbor: Pier One Theatre

Community organization celebrates 50 years of performing arts

"Shorebirds Grouping 3," woodworking by Ted Heuer is on display at Ptarmigan Arts during a popup event running July 7-9 in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Ptarmigan Arts

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Celebrating summer

New First Friday exhibits showcase local and statewide artists

Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion Homemade rhubarb ice cream is served.

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Sweet and tart ice cream for a summer child

This sweet summer child was born on the solstice, and she burns like the midnight sun.

Photos courtesy of the Brennan Family Collection This photo of John Floyd King was taken during his U.S. Army service during World War I. Written beneath the photo was “Some soldier, eh!”

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The Separate Lives of the Man Who Fell — Part 3

Alec Hardin MacDonald appeared in the census count as a resident of Takotna Village in Interior Alaska

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Peony farmer Allison Gaylord harvests peonies at Willow Drive Gardens during the 2022 season. Photo courtesy of Abi Reid

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Meet Your Neighbor: Homer, city of peonies

Annual peony celebration will take place in July

Dr. Edson Knapp is pictured n June 22, 2023 with his photography exhibit, "Joy in the Journey," on display at South Peninsula Hospital's gallery through July 4. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Finding meaning in life’s small moments

Homer community member Edson Knapp captures images that tell stories of moments in time

John Floyd King served in the elite Rainbow Division during World War I. By the end of his tenure, he was a machine gunner fighting in France. (Photo courtesy of the Brennan Family Collection)

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The Separate Lives of the Man Who Fell — Part 2

John Floyd King disappeared from the record and Doc MacDonald came into being

Salt & Straw via AP This image provided by Salt & Straw shows a variety of the West Coast ice creamery’s unique flavors. The company offers interesting combos like Pistachio with Saffron, and Hibiscus and Coconut. Others sound like a warm hug in gelid form: Jasmine Milk Tea laced with chocolate-coated almond slivers, or Rhubarb Crumble with Toasted Anise.

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Creative ice cream flavors could make this a sweet, savory, scoop-worthy summer

By Kim Cook

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Todd Hindman, owner of Udder Delights, poses at his booth at the Homer Farmers Market during Memorial Weekend in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Meet your neighbor: Udder Delights

When Todd Hindman’s “Pooh Bear” honey ice cream won a local dessert competition five years ago, he was…