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    Highland games
    Another great event in Homer
    Another great event in Homer
    July 30, 2015 10:17 am

    On June 19-20, the Kachemak Bay Celtic Club had the good fortune and perfect weather to entertain residents and visitors…

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    Matthew Patterson cheers as he flips the International Brotherhood of Electrical Works Local 1547 challenge caber — the first athlete in the history of the Kachemak Bay Celtic Club Highland Games to do so.
    Highland Games set new field records
    By Michael Armstrong • June 25, 2015 3:55 pm

    Athletes at the seventh annual Kachemak Bay Celtic Club Scottish Highland Games set new field records last Saturday at Karen…

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    Jody Patosky tosses the sheaf.
    CELTFEST bigger than ever for 7th year
    By Aryn Young • June 11, 2015 10:28 am

    Don’t be surprised to hear the haunting refrain of bagpipes as musicians gear up for the upcoming Kachemak Bay CeltFest…

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    Katie Jo Brock of Homer tosses the Braemar stone.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News
    31 compete in Highland Games
    July 9, 2014 5:26 pm

    31 compete in Highland Games   BY MICHAEL ARMSTRONG STAFF WRITER The 2014 Homer Highland Games on Saturday brought 31…

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    Homer Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Joe Sallee tosses the sheaf at the Kachemak Bay Scottish Highland Games last year. Sallee wears the firefighter tartan.-Homer News file photo
    Highland Games: Sports with a twist happen Saturday
    By Shannon Reid • July 2, 2014 5:16 pm

    Kilts, bagpipes, a fake halibut toss, vendors and face paint are a few highlights to look forward to at the…

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    Homer High School student Ian McCormick tosses the stone as judge Ron Campbell of Idaho watches. -Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News
    Highland Games: bring a bit of Scotland to...
    By Michael Armstrong • July 9, 2013 12:38 pm

    OK, first let’s get the obvious question out of the way. What do men — and women — wear under…

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    The 700-year old Milnholm Cross at Castleton, Scotland, is one of the most ancient Clan Armstrong relics.
    Cultural talk looks at link between names, clans...
    By Michael Armstrong • January 24, 2013 4:27 pm

    What is the link between a land and a name? In 2006 on a tour of the Scottish Borders, as…

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