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First Friday Events

Bunnell Street Arts Center 106 W. Bunnell Ave. On Hockey, sculpture and other works by Michael Conti 5-7…

Art by Carolyn Seymour

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Faces featured in two exhibits

With some galleries on winter hiatus, only three of the regular art galleries have first Friday openings. Fireweed…

West Homer Elementary School librarian Lisa Whip, recipient of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School Board’s Golden Apple Award, is surrounded by co-workers at Monday’s school board meeting in Soldotna. From left: Pat Moreth, Karen Murdock, Lyn Maslow, Lynn Temple, Judy Gonzalves, Whip, Shele Worsfold, Katie Bynagle and Barb Veeck.-Photo by Pegge Erkeneff

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WHES librarian awarded district’s golden apple

Apples displayed on desks, apples given to them by students. West Homer Elementary School librarian also has an…

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Fund will provide small miracles

On behalf of the students and future students of Kachemak Bay Campus, we are writing to thank everyone…

Engine trouble brings TOTE ship into bay

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Engine trouble brings TOTE ship into bay

It was probably the shortest job in the business. Marine pilot Captain Donal Ryan took the M/V Midnight…

Obituaries

Robert P. James

Robert P. James, Homer pioneer homesteader, died on his 89th birthday Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. “He passed to…

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Announcements

An organizational meeting for a Parkinson’s Support Group is 2:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Homer Senior Citizens…

Receiving a certificate for having achieved the Briggs and Stratton MST, master service technician, rating, Homer High School junior Nolan Bunting also was gifted by the company with other items. Bunting is enrolled in Homer High’s small engine class taught by Cam Wyatt.-Photo provided

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Student attains top industry-level rating

The public might recognize Nolan Bunting from his recent role as Fred Flintstone in the Homer Council on…

Denise Pitzman

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Pitzman earns Realtor of the Year honors

The annual Kachemak Board of Realtors Christmas party wrapped up the old year with some giving — and…

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Announcements

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) offers a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Workshop from 8 a.m.-9 p.m.…

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HCOA announces 2015 annual arts awards

The Homer Council on the Arts has announced the winners of its 2015 Annual Arts Awards. The awards…

A piece by Dave Ellington was included in a group show last June at Picture Alaska.-Photo provided

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It’s all about form

Nearly every Tuesday evening from 6:30-9 p.m., a small group of local artists gather to hone their craft.…

This is one of the structures built by a community of Krishna Venta followers more than half a century ago. Addressing their dilapidated state is part of the Kachemak Heritage Conservation Area’s management plan for the future.-From the Helen Jackson collection at the Pratt Museums

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Krishna Venta Conservation Area: Protected for Perpetuity

While Homer talks about being open for business, expanding the harbor, upgrading streets and all the things that…