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One of photographer Blaine Wright's images from his show opening Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at Ptarmigan Arts in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided)

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Artists new and returning to Homer show for August

August First Friday shows feature an artist new to the Homer art scene among a solid collection of…

Wildflowers bloom along the Eveline Trail in the Eveline State Recreation Area near Mile 14 East End Road, Fritz Creek, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Taking to the tidepools on a moon-pulled afternoon will always reveal critters scattered throughout the sand which are…

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Homer happenings from years past

The masthead for the Homer Weekly News as sketched by Alathea Clymer of Fritz Creek Studios.

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

The masthead for the Homer Weekly News as sketched by Alathea Clymer of Fritz Creek Studios.

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Years Ago

Homer happenings from years past

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Homer Farmers Market: It’s not hard to plan the hunt for fresh food

A farmers market is the icon of holistic, healthy, locally grown fresh food. Even though I brag about…

"Protection: Adaptation and Resistance" includes these robes, "Kaxhatjaa X'óow: Herring Protectors," made by Káakaxaawulga/Jennifer Younger, K'asheechtlaa/Louise Brady and Carol Hughey. The show is on exhibit at the Pratt Museum & Park in Homer, Alaska, through Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Pratt show features Native art of the pandemic and beyond

An early press release for “Protection: Adaptation and Resistance,” this summer’s exhibit at the Pratt Museum &Park, incorrectly…

The masthead for the Homer Weekly News as sketched by Alathea Clymer of Fritz Creek Studios.

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Homer happenings from years past

Peonies used at Alaska Perfect Peony Farm to create bouquets for the tour group on July 9, 2021. Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News

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3rd annual Peony Celebration starts

Activities include farm tours, art workshops

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Homer Farmers Market: Familiar faces mark the season

It’s so good to see the familiar faces while shopping down at the Homer Farmers Market. I see…

One of the paintings from Theresa Gonzalez' July show at Art Shop Gallery. (Photo provided)

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First Friday: ‘Landscapes’ are the theme for July shows

As Alaska moves into midsummer, all that makes this the best place to experience the season unfolds. Thick…

The masthead for the Homer Weekly News as sketched by Alathea Clymer of Fritz Creek Studios.

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Homer Farmers Market: Market survived ‘time warp’ of COVID-19

An unusual time warp happened during the last few years of COVID-19. People from all walks of life…