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Concert on the Lawn moves to new time, recalls station’s past

If it’s late summer, that means it’s Concert on the Lawn time. But wait — it’s not late…

It’s July: Garden working as it should

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It’s July: Garden working as it should

I regret the size of our deck, too small. The idea behind this house and garden was for the…

In June 1988, KBBI programming director Susan Kernes, left, holds the shovel while development director Cathy Thomas, right, shows Sen. Paul Fischer, R-Soldotna, center left, and Rep. Mike Navarre, D-Kenai, center right, where to break ground for KBBI’s new Kachemak Way studio.-Homer News file photo

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KBBI: Homer’s oldest radio station

Forty-five years ago humans first walked on the moon. By 1979, it’s hard to believe that with advances…

Suzanne and Mark Stevens, left, and Peggy James staff Uncle Sam’s Fireworks Stand on Baycrest Hill. Fireworks were then legal to sell in Homer.-Homer News archive photo

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Fourth of July fun a long-time tradition

From Seldovia to Homer to Happy Valley, Fourth of July events have been a long-time tradition. Seldovia turns…

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Poems in Place chosen for Alaska State Parks

Two poems by Alaska writers have been selected for installation on permanent signs in Alaska’s state parks as…

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HCOA needs volunteers, performers for Street Faire

The Homer Council on the Arts Street Faire needs volunteers and performers for its annual outdoor event, held…

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Wild Shore Festival for New Music main concert is Sunday

The Wild Shore Festival for New Music main stage concert is at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday at…

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‘Odd Couple’ all about opposites

Theatre-goers soon will be introduced to a comedic motley crew of characters in the upcoming Pier One Theatre…

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First Friday is really First Weekend for arts

With First Friday in July falling on Independence Day, some Homer galleries have chosen to hold art openings…

Antoinette Walker’s “Fisherman and Boat.”-Photo provided

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First Friday & Saturday Events

Bunnell Street Arts Center 106 W. Bunnell Ave. Encaustic paintings by Antoinette Walker Pottery by Lisa Wood Beck…

Grandchildren in the garden: pure joy

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Grandchildren in the garden: pure joy

For the last two weeks this garden has been put to excellent use — grandchildren. Our daughter, Andrea,…

Clara Anderson, center, waits for cake at her 109th birthday party on Wednesday at South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care. With her are granddaughters Kellie Blue, left, Jean Oldham, back, and grand-daughter-in-law Connie Oldham, right. Born July 2, 1905, in Kirksville, Mo., Anderson said her secret to a long life is “Work hard when you’re a kid. Grow up in the corn fields. Work and exercise, probably.”-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Homer’s Best Bets

Independence Day is one of the few American holidays that always falls on the same date — July…

Nothing says summer like fresh fish, veggies

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Nothing says summer like fresh fish, veggies

What am I excited about cooking in my kitchen right now? Fresh-caught halibut and king salmon. That first-of-the-season…