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Citizens meet to talk about crime Nov. 16 in Anchor Point

In response to the Tech Connect burglary and other recent crimes involving drugs, a citizen crime prevention organization,…

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Another suspect charged in Tech Connect burglary

Homer Police last Wednesday charged another person in relation to the Oct. 21 Tech Connect burglary. Elizabeth DeArmoun,…

Cottonwood tree roots extend beyond the edge of the bluff near mile 153 of the Sterling Highway.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Erosion puts bluff closer to highway

From the beach, the walls of this naturally created amphitheater rises 100 or more feet. Cottonwood trees, where…

La Fayette ‘Willy’ Wilson-Photo provided

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Korean War veterans recall years in service

This year marks 60 years since the Korean War came to a close. Veterans of that war, La…

This photo was taken using a “painting” setting on a Nikon Coolpix P7100 camera.-Photo by  Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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All the colors of autumn

The sun sets behind the Chigmit Mountains across Cook Inlet last Friday as seen from the bottom of…

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Home-rule signature gathering begins

An effort to gather enough signatures to put before votes the choice of making Homer a home-rule city…

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Another suspect charged in relation to Tech Connect burglary

Homer Police on Wednesday charged another person in relation to the Oct. 21 Tech Connect burglary. Elizabeth Dearmoun,…

JoAnn Medina of South Peninsula Hospital organizes blood test results for distribution at the 2012 Rotary Health Fair.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky; Homer News

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Health fair exhibitors

Alaska Infrared Information about finding hidden anomalies that contribute to poor indoor air quality via infrared imaging. 235-6838…

Molly Brann, left,  of Homer receives the 100th flu shot offered by Seldovia Village Tribe at the 2011 Rotary Health Fair. It was administered by Judy Dean, a Public Health nurse. -Photo by McKibben Jackinsky; Homer News

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Training focuses on heart of the matter

While the theme of Saturday’s Rotary Health Fair is “It’s Your Life — Take a Day to Be…

Pat Kennedy a 16-year teachers assistant at Head Start visits with Einar and Addy Pederson during “Family Day” at Head Start last Saturday.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Childhood Wellness makes debut as part of health fair

Saturday’s health fair isn’t just for adults. This year, the youngsters are getting their foot in the door…

Fair celebrates 30 years of good health

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Fair celebrates 30 years of good health

“Take a day to be well” has been the ongoing theme of the Rotary Health Fair. Now in…

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City council considers new definition for ‘discontinued’

With the real-life application of city code eliminating the Bay View Inn’s lawful nonconforming use within an area…

“Fox River Valley”

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La belle époque comes alive for Ritz

To students of art and culture, la belle époque — the beautiful era — in late 19th century…