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Community members watch ducks float by on the Anchor River during the annual Anchor River Duck Races on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

Community

Locals win at 4th annual Anchor River duck races

The event is part of the Anchor Point VFW’s Fourth of July celebrations.

The Alaska Stars Drill Team rides down Milo Fritz Avenue during the Fourth of July parade on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer blooms on the 4th of July

Community parades were held in Homer and Anchor Point Friday in honor of the holiday.

A line of antique cars proceeds down Pioneer Avenue during the Fourth of July parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Lower peninsula gears up for 4th of July

Events are scheduled July 4-6 in Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik.

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Community

Winners announced for 3rd annual Anchor River duck races

The event is part of the Anchor Point VFW’s series of Fourth of July celebrations

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Homer, Anchor Point to host Fourth of July celebrations

In line with the chamber’s 75th anniversary, this year’s theme is “Historical Homer.”

The start of the junior Mount Marathon Race on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Sports

Norris wins 4th title, Marvin captures 3rd at muddy Mount Marathon

Palmer’s Christy Marvin, 42 and a mother of boys 16, 14 and 11, overcame a muddy lower mountain…

The Homer Glacier Kings' float, which won a prize as the Best Children's Group, travels down Pioneer Avenue during the "Seas the Day" Fourth of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Homer, Alaska.

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Homer Chamber announces Fourth of July parade winners

On July 5, the Homer Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center announced the winners in this year’s Fourth…

Community members watch ducks, run down the Anchor River during the Fourth of July Duck Race on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Winners announced for Anchor River duck races

The Anchor River saw a (temporary) influx of brightly-colored ducks to its ecosystem on Sunday afternoon.

Community members ride on the Anchor Point VFW Post 10221 float down School Street during the Anchor Point Fourth of July parade on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Communities turn out for Fourth of July

Homer and Anchor Point hosted parades, events for the public

A banner inviting the community to Anchor Point's annual Fourth of July celebrations is posted by the Sterling Highway heading south on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Homer, Anchor Point to hold Independence Day festivities

Seize this Independence Day with a number of events hosted by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and the…