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Quixotic idea becomes reality

The adjective quixotic (from Don Quixote) means exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. Indeed. At first glance, the idea…

Kari Dendurent

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Huskies’ No. 1 cheerleader

Homer was once a place Kari Dendurent came for vacations. Now, as Homer Middle School’s principal, the southern…

Bay View Inn victim of city’s one-size-fits-all zoning rules

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Bay View Inn victim of city’s one-size-fits-all zoning rules

Bay View Inn, a true part of Homer’s history in this beautiful place we call the Cosmic Hamlet…

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Volunteers help monitor bay

It has been due to the close observation of community monitors and Kachemak Bay residents that two “blooms”…

This 1947 photo shows the Old Town area looking down Ohlson Lane.-Photo by William Wakeland,  courtesy of the Pratt Museum

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Old Town history survives in its buildings and stories

Editor’s note: In this two-part series, the Homer News looks at the history of Old Town and its…

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HCOA Artist Registry is online

Homer area artists can join the Homer Council on the Arts online Artist Registry. Artists can join the…

Stand up for Homer library and ask council to do same

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Stand up for Homer library and ask council to do same

Last month I came before the Homer City Council to highlight the needs of the Homer Public Library.…

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Announcements

The Kachemak Bay Research Reserve has proposed an amendment to its Community Council Charter and seeks public review…

Dick Harrison Sanders’ painting uses a photo collage of Tom Reed’s Pioneer Avenue art mural, “Tribute to Performing Artists.”

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First Friday Events

Bunnell Street Arts Center 106 W. Bunnell Ave. ARTrageous Gaye-la, paintings by Gaye Wolfe Installation by Melissa Daubert…

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Help plan Homer Winter Carnival

Dear Homer, Twelve years ago I missed an exit in Seattle and found myself in Prince George, Canada,…

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Voters once again support term limits

By McKibben Jackinsky Staff writer With 29 of 30 precincts reporting on Tuesday’s Municipal Election, Kenai Peninsula voters…

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Pratt receives museum award

The Pratt Museum received the Excellence in the Museum Profession Award from Museums Alaska for its gray whale…

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Library celebrates Alaska Book Week

As part of the third annual Alaska Book Week, Oct. 5-12, the Homer Public Library holds “Alaska Read-out”…