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The Homer Farmers Market has always prioritized farms and farmers first

The council aims to be a citizen voice for those affected by Prince William Sound’s oil industry

Local group birds for fun and to help ensure bird and habitat protection

It’s spring. It’s winter. It’s spring. It’s winter. What more can the Betster say? No matter the weather, sun or snow or both, get out and enjoy all the fun, interesting, and educational activities taking place in and around Homer. Just check out these Best Bets.

Well, here we are, already nearly a month into the New Year. If you are like this Betster, you have kept a few resolutions, faltered on a couple, and given up all together on one or two. Not to worry, there are still 11 more months to write that story, learn that language or instrument, take that class, wake up or go to bed earlier… If one of your goals this year was to participate in more community events and activities, just check out these Best Bets.

If you’re one of the cool kids who still read comic strips — you know, like graphic novels, but one scene at a time — you may know of The Phantom, also known as “The Man Who Cannot Die.” Its basic premise involves a mysterious, evil avenging hero who descended from the first Phantom in 1536.

The South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board will hold its regular monthly meeting via ZOOM at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8. The Committee of the Whole will meet at 5:30 p.m. before the regular meeting. The South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board is an elected board that oversees local tax dollars for a healthier community. Learn about the workings of your hospital and your Service Area Board. All are welcome to attend either or both meetings. The ZOOM link is available on the ...