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The A-frame building, right, with pressure reduction valve that gives the historic water tank its name is next to the tank at the top of Main Street.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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A-Frame water tank: Homer’s first water system

Editor’s note: With 2014 marking the Homer News’ 50th anniversary, the newspaper is looking at some milestone events…

Kayakers paddle around Yukon Island, part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge and on the water trail.-Photo provided, True North Kayak Adventures

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Water ‘trail’ creates new way to explore Homer area coastline

At first glance, the idea of a Kachemak Bay Water Trail seems bizarre. Is that a long, skinny…

Anchorage artist Sheila Wyne’s mural, “Danny J,” is installed at the End of the Road Park restroom near Land’s End. She also has art at the Deep Water Dock bathrooms.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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New bathrooms display work by Homer, Anchorage artists

As part of the city of Homer’s 1-percent for art program, new art has been installed on two…

Anchorage artist Sheila Wyne’s mural, “Danny J,” is installed at the End of the Road Park restroom near Land’s End. She also has art at the Deep Water Dock bathrooms.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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New bathrooms display work by Homer, Anchorage artists

As part of the city of Homer’s 1-percent for art program, new art has been installed on two…

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14th Annual Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference

June 13-17 Land’s End Resort Register at: writersconference.homer.alaska.edu Festival of Literary Readings   8 p.m. June 14, Mariner…

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Kudos to city for PARC survey

Every year, the City of Homer allocates general operating funds to the non-profit sector through an application process…

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Trails Day is June 7

Sign up now to help maintain trails in Kachemak Bay State Park for Trails Day on June 7.…

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School district announces retirements, resignations

The following Kenai Peninsula Borough School District faculty have resigned or retired from schools on the southern peninsula.…

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Local volunteer earns doctorate

Jonathan Richar of Trapper Creek graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks Graduate School of Fisheries and Ocean…

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Grads earn $1.6 million in scholarships

The following scholarships were awarded to Homer High School graduating seniors. The amount totaled more than $1.6 million.…

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Announcements

The American Legion Post 16 Auxiliary is providing poppies from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Safeway. People are…

Writing new city charter opens whole world of possibilities

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Writing new city charter opens whole world of possibilities

“We the people of Homer, Alaska, having chosen to settle amongst the beauty and bounty of Kachemak Bay,…

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Festival made for happy birders

The Shorebirds have returned. Homer welcomed their arrival with open arms and a sense of awe. Thanks to…