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Band members of the Krewe of Gambrinus Social Aid and Pleasure Club march in the 2012 Homer Winter Carnival Parade.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Then and now: Past Winter Carnivals set high bar for present

Editor’s note: With 2014 marking the Homer News’ 50th anniversary, it’s the perfect time to look at Homer’s…

A pair of moose cross East Skyline Drive on Sunday. Even at the higher elevations, roads had water running on top of slushy snow and ice — treacherous conditions for cars and critters.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Homer’s Best Bets

Ya know, it just doesn’t seem right that while we’re enjoying balmy weather here in Alaska, subzero cold…

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No party should be without these tasty treats

Even though we’ve officially welcomed in the New Year, it’s likely holiday celebrations will continue this weekend. What…

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In honor of the 100th birthday of poet William Stafford, Homer poets and writers hold a William Stafford Centennial Celebration

The application period has opened for the Rasmuson Foundation’s annual Individual Artist Awards. Applications will be accepted as…

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Local poets, writers honor William Stafford

In honor of the 100th birthday of poet William Stafford, Homer poets and writers hold a William Stafford…

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Hungry Hat Circus visits

The Hungry Hat Circus of Anchorage visits Homer on Jan. 11 at Bishop’s Beach Park for an afternoon…

Homer High School student Chelsea Marsh’s photo is one of those in the PhotoVoice exhibit opening at K-Bay Caffe.-Photo by Chelsea Marsh

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First Friday events

With some galleries closing for January as they do annual cleaning and reorganizing, it’s a good time for…

Alpenglow shines on Mount Iliamna during sunrise last Friday as seen from Diamond Ridge. Homer has already gained 11 minutes of daylight since last Thursday.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Homer’s Best Bets

So, Betsteroids, how many New Year’s resolutions have you broken already? Here it is day two of a…

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Andrew Vait performs Jan. 11

Homer-raised and now Seattle-based singer-songwriter Andrew Vait performs with a gallery concert at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at…

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HCOA offers theater, art classes starting in January

The Homer Council on the Arts offers theater and art classes for youth starting in January. Starting Jan.…

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Slam poets perform Saturday

  Brave New Alaskan Voices returns to Homer for a poetry slam at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at K-Bay…

Carey Restino, left, dances at the 2012 New Year's Eve contra dance at Renn Tolman's boat shop.

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New Year’s events music • dancing • snow sports

With Christmas and New Year’s Day both happening on Wednesday and in the middle of the week, holiday…

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Andrew Vait performs Jan. 11

Homer-raised and now Seattle-based singer-songwriter Andrew Vait performs with a gallery concert at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at…