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Graduates listen to Connections Homeschool Principal Doug Hayman speak during the school’s commencement ceremony on Thursday in Soldotna. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Graduates listen to Connections Homeschool Principal Doug Hayman speak during the school’s commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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‘Expect a lot from yourself and from others’

Connections Homeschool students accept diplomas at commencement ceremony

Seniors from Voznesenka and Kachemak Selo prepare to enter the graduation ceremony at Land’s End Resort, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Head of the Bay schools hold 2024 graduation ceremony

Voznesenka and Kachemak Selo celebrated graduates at Land’s End Resort

(from left to right) Jachin Sanchez, Carter Lemons, Rowan Mahoney, Adelyn McCorison and Taylor Rickard graduated from Ninilchik School on Monday, May 13, 2024 in Ninilchik, Alaska. Photo provided by Mattea Peters-Williamson

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Ninilchik graduates 5 in 2024 commencement

The school held the ceremony Monday, May 13

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche speaks during a meeting of the Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Small fire at Homer Monofill, contained since April, still smoldering

The fire began April 18

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Ninilchik woman dead after Tuesday collision

The woman was attempting to cross the Sterling Highway from Oil Well Road when she was struck by…

Dale Chorman stands with his wife, Dianne. (Photo provided by Tom Kizzia)

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Long-time Homer resident, photographer dead after Sunday moose encounter

Troopers on Monday identified the victim as 70-year-old Dale Chorman

Crane Jackinsky as Nurse Kelly; Tyler Munns as Elwood P. Dowd; Dayus Anthony as Wilson; and Mike Tupper as Dr. Sanderson rehears a scene from Harvey on Monday at Pier One Theatre. Photo provided by Val Sheppard.

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Pier One Theatre on the Spit opens 51st season with ‘Harvey’

The Pier One Theatre on the Spit opens their 51st season with a performance of “Harvey” on May…

Ashley Young. Photo courtesy of Bunnell Street Arts Center

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Alaska Indigenous songwriter to perform at Bunnell Street Arts Center

The performance will be broadcast live on KBBI AM 890 Friday on May 17 at 7 p.m.

Kachemak Bay Writers' Conference logo. Photo courtesy of Kachemak Bay Writers' Conference

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McNair scholars to participate in upcoming writers’ conference

The University of Alaska McNair Scholars Program is bringing eight current scholars and two alumni to attend the…

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Cynthia Morelli displays pre-fired pottery at her kiln off of Ohlson Mountain Road in Homer in preparation for the Homer Pottery Tour.

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Homer’s Pottery Tour 2024 to feature 9 potter studios

The 2024 Homer Pottery Tour will take place at nine local potters’ studios on May 18 and 19.…

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Homer High School athletic awards announced

Homer High School held an awards ceremony for 2023-2024 athletes in the Mariner Theater on Wednesday, May 8.

Tela O’Donnell Bacher coaching wrestling in Sept. 2022 at Newhalen School in Dillingham. Photo provided by Tela O’Donnell Bacher

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Homer coach visits Azerbaijan with wrestling delegation

Wrestle Like a Girl, led by Homer resident Tela Bacher, is participating in a 10-day U.S. Department of…

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Birding in the digital era

Workshop led by 2024 Shorebird Festival keynote speaker teaches best practices for birders of all levels