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An Anna’s hummingbird. (Photo by Aaron Lang)

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Hummers in Homer

The following is the latest in a monthly series of articles about birds and birding, celebrating The Year…

Charlie Franz

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Please read the “Stand for Salmon” proposed statute before you vote

I read with interest Hal Spence’s opinion piece in the Aug. 30 Homer News. I appreciate Hal’s effort…

Point of View: There can be hope for recovery from addiction — lots of hope

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Point of View: There can be hope for recovery from addiction — lots of hope

As of Aug. 2, 2018, Megan has been in recovery for five years. We have had our daughter…

Don’t be lured by the propaganda

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Don’t be lured by the propaganda

Stand for Alaska - Vote No on Prop. 1, the corporate group spending massively to oppose efforts to…

Karen Shemet, left, and Sue Reynolds, right, of the Parenting with Love and Limits (PLL) program. (Photo provided)

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Pay it Forward: Program helps parents raise teens

Parenting is the toughest job you’ll ever love. Because teenagers are sharp, creative and ambitious, they add a…

Special bird tape on windows can help reduce collisions of birds flying into the glass. (Photo provided)

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What just hit my window?

The following is the latest in a monthly series of articles about birds and birding, celebrating The Year…

Public trails should be protected in Dorothy Drive area

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Public trails should be protected in Dorothy Drive area

Thanks to the Homer News for reporting on the proposal to vacate a portion of public right of…

Flo Larson

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Music in our spheres

Recently in my home state, I stood on a butte and looked over the green, green geography of…

A cat with a dead bird. (Photo with permission from Clare Nielsen American Bird Conservatory Birds)

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Point of View: No cat left outdoors

Birds lead a busy and precarious life. When they aren’t spending their time and energy in search of…

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Point of View: Legislation addresses opioid addiction

Alaska is facing a public health emergency due to opioid-based pain killers. Alaskans are dying and families are…

The Community built the SPARC; the SPARC builds Community

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The Community built the SPARC; the SPARC builds Community

In the spring of 2015, Homer parents Lisa and Daniel Zatz were frustrated that no place was available…

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Nonprofit needs for June

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Teresa Sundmark (Photo provided)

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Canceled meeting highlights importance of Pride MonthCouncil member’s actions had far reaching effects

My daughter called from a rest stop an hour south of Philadelphia last week. She’s just finished her…