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Boy gets Christmas wish: a forever home in Alaska
Like any 9-year-old boy, Isaiah wants all sorts of cool toys for Christmas — an Xbox, a go-cart,…
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New treats add sugar and spice to holiday traditions
I can’t type the word “home” without an “r” on the end of it. Our family has made…
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Kilcher withdraws Fox River Flats application for wilderness camp
Reality TV star Atz Kilcher withdrew last week an application to lease state land in the Fox River…
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Judge rejects dismissal in helicopter hunting case
In a status hearing held in Homer District Court on Monday, Judge Margaret Murphy rejected a motion for…
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Burning basket vandal pleads guilty
In a courtroom filled with artists and supporters of Homer’s annual Burning Basket project, the 18-year-old Homer man…
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No one injured, one man arrested in second armed home invasion
Homer Police this week arrested a man in another armed home invasion, the second this month. No one…
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Surprises all part of annual Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count is a very special day for birders. One whole day devoted to birding —…
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Homer applauds Walker’s plan
While they might not agree on all aspects of Gov. Bill Walker’s proposed fiscal plan, Homer area business…
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In Brief
Lawmaster to leave Haven House South Peninsula Haven House executive director Jessica Lawmaster will leave her job effective…
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HOLIDAY RECIPES:
’Tis the season for cookie baking and candy making, so tie on your apron and join me in…
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Celebration of Lights
A campfire warmed people at the holiday tree lighting last Friday night at the Homer Chamber of Commerce…
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Police charge two in East End burglary, assault
A chance encounter by a Homer Police Department officer on patrol at about 5 a.m. Dec. 2 disrupted…
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Council OKs $21-million budget for ’16
One item topped the Homer City Council’s to-do list at Monday’s regular meeting, the absolute, must-pass ordinance it…