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It’s not just our imagination: Homer is different, say economists

Most of us living here in the Cosmic Hamlet by the Sea have always suspected that we are,…

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HCOA seeks vendors, performers for Street Faire

The Homer Council on the Arts seeks vendors and performers for its annual Street Faire, to be held…

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Gift makes arts camp possible

I would like to thank the Homer Council on the Arts for the generous scholarship I was awarded…

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The Kachemak Bay Birders hold a birding trip at 8:30 a.m. Saturday to the Wynn Nature Center, Mile…

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2013 tourist season showing promise

As Homer heads into the 2013 tourist season, it appears visitors are reacting positively to an improving economy;…

Zachary Fraley, 18, signs release papers as a jail officer and Magistrate Jennifer Wells watch.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Probe follows ‘prank’

A week after the discovery of a suspicious bomb-like device that caused Homer High School to be evacuated,…

Homer High School graduates, from left, Katie Pitzman, Ethan Kizzia, Katie Kirsis and Grant Arseneau march into the gym at the school’s commencement ceremony Sunday evening.-Photo by McKIbben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Graduates inspire with challenges, achievements, plans for future

“Tonight is all about you,” Dr. Allan Gee, Homer High School principal, told the graduates at Monday’s commencement…

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Writing scholarship rewarding

uld like to thank The Homer Foundation for its generous donations through scholarships presented Monday night at the…

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The Seldovia Chamber of Commerce holds its fifth annual Human Powered Fishing Derby on Memorial Day weekend. The…

Zachary Fraley, 18, signs release papers on Friday morning as a jail officer and Magistrate Jennifer Wells watch.

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Teen charged in fake bomb incident released on bail

Kenai Magistrate Jennifer Wells on Friday morning released on bail a Homer High School teenager charged with terroristic…

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2 teens arrested for terroristic threatening after incident at Homer High

Homer Police this morning have two suspects in custody after Homer High School was evacuated this morning when…

Campers relax at Mariner Park last Saturday for the first busy weekend of the summer tourist season.-Photo by McKibben Jackisnky, Homer News

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Homer’s Best Bets

We silly humans think that just because we set a schedule the world will follow. Hah! You know…

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Facing the Elements seeks outdoor art work

The Pratt Museum has issued a call for art for its annual Facing the Elements outdoor show. First…