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There’s a whole lot of nothing between Homer and rest of the world

We bought our daughter’s car and made the decision that rather than let it moulder in her climate…

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Embrace February: It really is the best time of year

On Mondays John and I go on a “dump date.” We load the pickup (and for the two…

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January is the time to plan your garden, not plant it

Let’s revisit spruce aphids. I’m hearing lots of talk about how lucky we are to have cold temperatures…

Homer Sour Girls Natalia Sherwood, Jasmine Kupetz, Evelyn Sherwood, Katie Miller and Jocelyn Stillwell pose for a photo. The girls are currently selling hot chocolate to raise funds for SPARC.

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Kids’ business profits go to help others

The Homer Sour Girls is comprised of five sweet and business-minded girls — 8-year-olds Jocelyn Stillwell, Evelyn Sherwood,…

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Years ago

20 years ago in the Homer News: By the slimmest of margins, 27 residents of Nanwalek elected to…

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Years ago

20 years ago in the Homer News: Homerites reacted from reconciled to irate at Gov. Tony Knowles’ announcement…

A common redpoll feeds at a suet block in a Diamond Ridge yard.

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Christmas bird count: Homer part of tradition

If you like to take long walks on the beach in the blowing snow, enjoy finding exotic new…

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Years ago

20 years ago in the Homer News: The conservation-minded Homer City Council agreed to put almost 21 acres…

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Years Ago

20 years ago in the Homer News: Two hundred people marched in a snowstorm on Monday, Dec. 2…

Imogen Richardson, age 7, and her brothers Erik, 1, and Lewis, 9, visit with Santa during Nomar's annual holiday open house on Sunday. Their parents are Steven and Jenna Richardson. The family is from County Mayo in Ireland and is living in Homer while Steven Richardson studies at Alaska Bible Institute.-Photo by Lori Evans, Homer News

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Holiday events make season merry and bright

Upcoming Holiday Events 5-7 p.m. Friday, Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus visit.…

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20 years ago in the Homer News: Most of the playground equipment at Karen Hornaday Park is unsafe…

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20 years ago in the Homer News: Nanwalek residents were about to hold a special election on Dec.…

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Years Ago

20 years ago in the Homer News: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District officials will use the state fairgrounds…