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Homer’s new mayor, Rachel Lord, presents outgoing Mayor Ken Castner with a plaque recognizing his service to the City of Homer at the conclusion of the city council meeting at the Cowles Council Chambers at Homer City Hall on Oct. 14, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Lord sworn in as mayor

Homer Mayor Ken Castner on Monday ended his term in office and handed responsibilities off to Homer’s new…

Incumbent Rep. Sarah Vance answers questions during a forum hosted by the Homer Chamber of Commerce for Alaska State House District 6 candidates on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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House district 6 hopefuls talk education, economy

The Homer Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for State House District 6 candidates on Monday

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Varsity volleyball secures weekend victories

Homer’s varsity volleyball team brought home solid victories this weekend in games against Seward and Redington.

Seward’s Juniper Ingalls and Homer’s Beatrix McDonough sprint to the finish in the Division II girls race at the state cross-country running meet on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Bartlett High School in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Homer boys take 2nd, girls take 3rd at Division II state cross-country

Seward girls won a third straight division title for a three-peat

Young and experienced skaters alike enjoy the ice at the Kevin Bell Arena during opening day on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. In addition to a free open skate, the arena also hosted a hockey gear swap and stick time, and a free barbecue lunch for attending community members. Attendees were also encouraged to register for a variety of upcoming skating programs, including youth and adult hockey, figure skating and learn-to-skate classes. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Having an ice day

The Kevin Bell Arena opened for the season on Saturday

Emilie Springer/Homer News Two of Maite Agopian’s hand-crafted wood puppets are displayed at Bunnell Street Arts Gallery on Tuesday. Oct. 8<ins>,</ins><ins> 2024 in Homer, </ins><ins>Alaska</ins>. Agopian is completing an artist’s residency with Bunnell for the month of October.

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Puppeteers bring craft to Homer

Vermont puppeteers collect interviews from Homer residents for a show to be performed in 2025

Emilie Springer/Homer News Homer performers sing and dance in “To Life” from the musical “Fiddler on the Roof” at a dress rehearsal on Oct. 3<ins>, 2024</ins> on the Mariner Stage in Homer<ins>,</ins> <ins>Alaska</ins>.

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Fiddler on the Roof opens on Thursday

Pier One Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” opens tonight, Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. at…

Sea Legs Stilt and Puppet Troupe parades down Pirate Alley with a raven puppet, boasting a 15-foot wingspan, at Ye Olde Harvest Festival at Karen Hornaday Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Well met at the Renaissance fair

The rain couldn’t dampen the festivities at Ye Olde Harvest Festival last weekend. Karen Hornaday Park was brought…

Members of South Peninsula Hospital’s Stroke Committee are pictured in this undated photograph, provided by the Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association

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South Peninsula Hospital awarded at state conference

Three awards were presented to South Peninsula Hospital health care providers and teams, part of this year’s Statewide…

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Lord wins mayor’s race

The Election Canvass Board certified City of Homer election results on Friday

Sleeping Sisters AK artist Joanne Glaves and her dog, Newt, stride past the judges and cheering audience during the Pet Costume Contest at the Fall Fest at the Homer Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Halloween events promise family-friendly fun

Halloween approaches, and that means the fall festivities are ramping up in Homer. The chamber is bringing back…

Representatives from the Doyon project team present information on their proposed project to the Homer Planning Commission during the special meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. Screenshot.

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Planning Commission to hold public hearing for revised Doyon proposal

The special meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at City Hall

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South Peninsula Hospital offers events for Breast Health Awareness Month

South Peninsula Hospital in collaboration with Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic and Ninilchik Traditional Council are hosting the…