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Announcements Central Peninsula BirthNetwork will host The Big Latch On 2013 in Homer from 9 a.m. to noon…

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If it sounds too good to be true …

Like many seniors whose expenses often include costly medications, Homer resident Kay Jones was on the lookout for…

You can help write next chapter in Pratt’s story

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You can help write next chapter in Pratt’s story

I am honored to be a member of the board of directors and part of the exciting work we…

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Lots of ideas for Bayview Park

I would like to thank all of the participants in last week’s work party/idea session at Bayview Park.…

Halibut dining on herring, squid

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Halibut dining on herring, squid

This summer the “Reeling ‘Em In” gmail inbox has been busier than a confessional booth on the day…

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The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra holds a Garden Party fundraiser and Summer Music Festival starting at 2:30 p.m. Sunday…

Photo by Heather Ericson

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Firefighters gather for special training

Firefighters from the Homer Volunteer Fire Department were joined by firefighters from Kachemak Emergency Services and fire departments…

Fishing Hole action slow; halibut heats up

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Fishing Hole action slow; halibut heats up

Anyone cruising by the Fishing Hole recently must be thinking they would come across more people if they…

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Sandhill crane eggs have started to hatch. Please report any observations of sandhill crane colts (chicks) to Kachemak…

Brayden Gross, 4, examines the underside of a sea star with Sarah Bedley, guide on Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies’ Creatures of the Dock tour.-Photos by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Homer Harbor: Tours offer glimpse of marine life, history

With so much boat traffic in and out of the Homer Harbor, it’s easy to think the harbor…

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Art lovers can walk — or ride — for July First Friday

Often happening near the Fourth of July weekend, First Fridays in July tend to be the busiest of…

More than 300 participants are off and running at the start of the 10K to the Bay Spit Run.-Photos by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Hundreds of runners, walkers, strollers show up for Spit Run

Sunshine hadn’t been predicted for Saturday, but it, along with more than 300 participants, were on hand for…

Fishing looking good for holiday weekend

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Fishing looking good for holiday weekend

By the time you read this, the tides should be almost perfect for cutting some respectable critters out…