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Scott Bartlett, director of exhibits at the Pratt Museum, left, and Homer geophysicist Geoff Coble talk about the Pratt’s newest exhibit “The Living Tertiary,” which was curated by Coble. An opening reception for the exhibit was held last week. From 1-3 p.m. Saturday, the museum will host Fossil Day. The public is invited to bring their fossils in for identification.

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Pratt Museum showcases millions of years with ‘The Living Tertiary’

Where can you go to see millions of years, all in one room? On Feb. 14, the Pratt…

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Financial Peace University provides hope to families in Homer

Christian Community Church in Homer will offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University beginning Tuesday. More than two million…

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Council approves internal loan of $300,000 to harbor building

In a bit of internal accounting, the Homer City Council at its regular Monday meeting approved in a…

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City won’t appeal condo assessment ruling

The city of Homer will not appeal a ruling last month by Superior Court Judge Huguelet in favor…

How Homer: Carnival opening ceremonies happen Saturday

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How Homer: Carnival opening ceremonies happen Saturday

If you think the 2014 Homer Winter Carnival is over, well, think again. The organizers spent three months…

The newly-crowned Mr. Homer, Lucas Thoning, reigns over Saturday’s Homer Winter Carnival parade.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Carnival continues

You know that saying it isn’t over until somebody sings? Well, whoever said it must have been talking…

Flags snap and snow swirls as winds increase around noon on Friday.

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High winds wreak havoc on Homer

Gradually increasing winds alerted southern Kenai Peninsula residents that something was amiss last Thursday evening. Decorative wind chimes…

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Planning panel doesn’t play with Smallpond for permit

“Not in my back yard,” the rallying cry for neighbors opposed to anything from gravel pits to big…

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Police warn of fake-cop phone scam

Homer Police issued a warning this week of a new phone scam that hits close to home: the…

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Winter Carnival opening ceremonies cancelled

Due to a winter storm, tonight’s opening ceremonies for the Homer Winter Carnival have been cancelled. The ceremonies…

High waves splash against rocks at the entrance to the Homer Harbor.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Wind storm knocks out power in Homer, peninsula

A wind storm that blew in Thursday night has knocked out power throughout the Kenai Peninsula. As of…

Crime & Justice

Hearing continued in McClendon case

A preliminary hearing held on Monday in the case of Michael McClendon, 29, has been continued until 3:30…

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Preliminary report released on Era crash

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released a preliminary report for the Oct. 23, 2013, crash of…