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Now … just keep the ball rolling

An important shift in behavior patterns has occurred here in Bremerton.

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Looking for a peaceful transition

The student population of Bremerton is looking to the district and the community to assist in making the…

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Hola! From South Bremerton

To meet with publishing deadlines, I write and submit my columns nearly a week prior to their run…

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There’s no bullying this woman

Columnist Colleen Smidt offers her take on bullying

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Crack down on permits underway

When I heard word that the State Department of Licensing would begin to spearhead an effort to crack…

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Safe delivery comes at a cost

Delivery people operate in a workspace that consists of a company vehicle and someone else’s property

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Keep the brew flowing here

What a wonderful venue in which to hang out with all of your friends, acquaintances and family members…

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Council meetings on the road

There are times where county or regional issues require a much larger stage with an increased collective number…

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Your opinion counts for parks | Colleen Smidt

The citizen survey portion of the update is now available and awaiting your participation.

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Fireworks: plan then purchase.

Starting this week, the availability and usage of recreational fireworks will begin to increase as the 4th of…

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Audit process under review

In the city of Bremerton, a review and reassessment of the city auditor position and function is currently…

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To tree or not to tree

Appropriate tree selection and placement in urban settings adds a level of softness and humanity to the concrete…

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Keeping the conversation going | Colleen Smidt

The ability to openly and freely communicate in well-known community forums is a critical and necessary tool.

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Gearing up for summer

May is always a great month in Bremerton, and the start to this May has been exceptional.

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More STEM for Bremerton

Do you know STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

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Let’s start cleaning up our act

There are those individuals that find graffiti to be art. I am not one of them especially if…

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Not abandoning the solution

Blighted and abandoned properties are a big problem for Bremerton and they have been for a long, long…

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Travel rules, restrictions may apply | Colleen Smidt

For some reason, I had it in my mind that the process of applying for a passport would…

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Your opinion really does matter

A survey regarding Bremerton city parks is coming your way soon. It is critical that as many Bremerton…

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Colleen Smidt | Science and engineering comes to town

One of my favorite events of the year is coming to Bremerton on April 5 and 6.