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Demonstrators protest the sale of mifepristone outside of Walgreens in Soldotna on Tuesday, March 27, 2024 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O'Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

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Anti-abortion activists protest outside Soldotna Walgreens

The actions come as the Supreme Court weighs restrictions to mifepristone distribution

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Former Alaska freelance entertainment artist George Faust and main character in the Affinity Films production of ‘My Third Act,’ joins the Homer News at Captain’s Coffee for interview about his history in Alaska entertainment last Friday.

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Film documents local circus arts entertainer’s ‘Third Act’

The short documentary chronicles Homer resident George Faust, his history in circus arts and the impact of Parkinson’s…

USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards 2024 logo. Photo courtesy of USA Today

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Homer named 4th best small town arts scene

Nomination is part of USA Today’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

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Ed Bailey, left, and Nina Faust, right, in an undated photo taken on Inspiration Ridge near Homer, Alaska. Reprinted from February 2020 Homer News.

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South Peninsula Haven House to host annual Women of Distinction awards on Saturday

Wendy Bales stands in front of a service truck at the East End Road emergency services station last week. Photo by Emilie Springer

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‘Lights and Sirens’ trivia night and auction to raise money for KESA membership association

The event will take place at Alice’s on Friday with an auction starting 5 p.m.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche speaks during a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly in Soldotna, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Cooper Landing residents seek veto for concrete plant lease, mayor upholds assembly decision

The concrete plant is intended to support the construction of a steel arch bridge as part of the…

A visitor to the 2023 Kenai Peninsula Job and Career Fair speaks to representatives of Paradisos Restaurant on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Old Carrs Mall in Kenai, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Annual Job Fair returns to Kenai Peninsula

The event is an opportunity for job seekers to get face-to-face with potential employers and training providers

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Anchor Point man sentenced for sexual abuse of minor

On Wednesday, March 20, 53-year-old Scott Ring from Anchor Point was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Bride Seifert…

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Homer man found guilty of charges in largest Homer Police drug seizure

A Homer jury convicted 56-year-old Trevor Latimer of multiple drug-related charges last Thursday, the State of Alaska Department…

A counterfeit bill was received by the First National Bank on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Homer, Alaska. (Emilie Springer/Homer News)

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Homer’s First National Bank receives attempted deposit of counterfeit $100 bill

Last Thursday, Homer’s First National Bank received an attempted deposit of a counterfeit $100 bill. The bill was…

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Land trust wraps up Cooper Landing project with 46 more acres preserved

Kachemak Heritage Land Trust has protected 209.033 acres within the Kenai River watershed since 2020

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City to consider business licenses

City council resolution will be introduced on April 8

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Homer High School Mariner Way Award winners for the 2023-2024 school year on the library balcony of the school during their award ceremony. The list of winners in the story are standing left to right in the image.

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Homer High School announces recipients of the annual Mariner Way Award

Each Homer High School teacher selects one outstanding student per year based on exhibition of one or more…