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Children with the Harbor School of Music sing at the Homer Nutcracker Faire on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Take a look at the daylight hours on our front page. That’s right: 6 hours and zero minutes.…

Kachemak Cuisine: Holidays make it tempting to bake everything

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Kachemak Cuisine: Holidays make it tempting to bake everything

It’s difficult to be at work this time of year when there are so many things to be…

Cope’s ‘Burst’ show sparks light in dark of winter

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Cope’s ‘Burst’ show sparks light in dark of winter

For self-described “mom artist” Carla Cope, her new mural, “Burst,” at K-Bay Caffé could be a metaphor for…

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Today offers a rare event: the rising of the full moon at 12:12 a.m. on Dec. 12. That…

Art in brief

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Captain’s Toy Chest holds story and song time

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Kachemak Cuisine: New Orleans barbecue shrimp makes a great holiday dish

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Kachemak Cuisine: New Orleans barbecue shrimp makes a great holiday dish

‘Tis the season of parties and entertaining. Whether we’re ready or not, the holiday season has arrived. The…

Art, culture collide at Argent Kvasnikoff exhibit opening

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Art, culture collide at Argent Kvasnikoff exhibit opening

The old saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words. What’s it worth when the artist…

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Snow and fog creep up the ridges above Homer on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 as seen from across Beluga Lake in Homer, Alaska. Homer got its first dump of snow that stuck around on Sunday evening. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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The Betster was honestly starting to think the snow would never come. Thank Kris Kringle it did, though!…

It’s a great day to bird — Homer’s birds and the birders who love them

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It’s a great day to bird — Homer’s birds and the birders who love them

Correction: Carol Harding is the chair of the Kachemak Bay Birders. Also, her correct email address is carolgharding1@gmail.com.

First Friday art exhibit openings provide holiday shopping opportunity

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First Friday art exhibit openings provide holiday shopping opportunity

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping, and December’s First Friday exhibit openings and weekend festivities are a great…

Homer’s The Nutcracker on deck this weekend

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Homer’s The Nutcracker on deck this weekend

For 30 years, Homer has brought the passion and wonder of “The Nutcracker” ballet to the small community…