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Clary Carlsen visits with his granddaughter during a retirement party last week. Carlsen retires after teaching 35 years in the North Kitsap School District.

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‘A great day’ for longtime teacher

When the staff and students of Poulsbo Middle School reflect on Physical Education instructor Clary Carlsen’s 35 years…

The Kingston Buccaneers football team practices on Buccaneer Field in 2007. The field and surrounding area are only permitted for practices

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Mohler: Buc Field never meant for games

Using Kingston High School’s Buccaneer Field for games was never part of the plan, according to former school…

Hayden Sather

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Kingston teen saves friend in tree fall

A celebration of the beginning of summer vacation was cut short for a group of friends with the…

Students watch as Breidablik Elementary Interim Principal Gary Stebbins is handed the retired U.S. flag from the closing elementary June 17.

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Breidablik community says goodbye to its elementary school

A closing ceremony was held during the last day of school June 17.

The Village Green P-Patch is one of several components of the Village Green complex. The P-Patch’s new training kiosk and garden shed opened June 15.

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Village Green P-Patch training kiosk, garden shed open Saturday

A new training kiosk and garden shed at the Kingston Village Green P-Patch opened to the public June…

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Bennett-Forman, Hemry receive Teacher of the Year awards

Two long-time educators were recognized as “Teacher of the Year” this week.

Kitsap County Commissioner Rob Gelder and Millie Muller cut the ceremonial ribbon during the dedication of Millie’s Trail June 11.

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Celebration for Millie’s Trail

Two dreams came true when the North Kitsap Trails Association opened Millie’s Trail to the public June 11.

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500 graduate from NK schools

Nearly 500 high school seniors threw their caps into the air Friday and Saturday as the community celebrated…

Pearson Elementary School first-grader Kye Brandon checks out his new ride at the Books for Bikes Challenge prize presentation

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One of four winners donates her bike to Caring for Carmen

When Kelsee Bryant began reading for the Books for Bikes Challenge, she already knew what she would do…

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PAL program may lose 3/5s of student roster

Charlotte Edwards was enrolled for two years in the North Kitsap School District’s Parent Assisted Learning program, which…

North Kitsap Little League players participate in the Around the Horn competition during the Clash on the Diamonds June 1 at Snider Park. The competition was a fast-paced version of throwing drills

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Clash on the Diamonds, Jubilee raise $10K

There will be some extra money for renovations to Snider Park in the offseason, following the North Kitsap…

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Indianola port will ask for tax hike to cover maintenance

There’s a good chance Indianola residents will vote on whether to increase property taxes on the November ballot…

State Sen. Christine Rolfes met with a small group of students June 5 to discuss impending cuts to programs in the North Kitsap School District.

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Following cuts, band director quits

If cuts to arts programs hadn't happened the way they did for 2013-14, North Kitsap Band Director Susan…

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Bucs, Vikes top All-League soccer

Players from the Kingston Buccaneers and North Kitsap Vikings varsity teams filled the All-League selection this season.

North Kitsap’s Taylor Stephens competes in the High Jump during the track and field 2A State Championship Meet. Stephens finished second. The meet was held May 24-25 at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.

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Two silvers for NK at State

A season-long battle in the High Jump between North Kitsap’s Taylor Stephens and Sequim’s Jayson Brocklesby ended May…

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Buc Field not permitted for games

The North Kitsap School District lacks the proper permit for games to be held on Buccaneer Field. A…

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Fraser: Student-teacher ratio won’t be good after latest round of cuts

North Kitsap Education Association President Chris Fraser believes the student-teacher ratio will exceed recommended levels in the 2013-14…

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Boys tennis: NK’s Butler, Cardoso prepare for State

The boys tennis season resumes Friday, May 24, as the 2A State Tennis Championships get underway.

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Westendorp takes 6th at Districts, advances to State

Nicole Westendorp has continued to surprise Kingston head coach Terry Grimm up to this point.

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Tennis: Three Bucs advance to State tourney

Two of Kingston High School’s top tennis players will team up for the 2A Girls State Tennis Doubles…