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Poulsbo Lions are the force behind Bellringer

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Poulsbo Lions are the force behind Bellringer

Fund is less than one-third of way to goal

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Silverdale blood donations site busy

SILVERDALE — Bloodworks Northwest in Silverdale accepted donations through 4 p.m. Dec. 18 and will be open Dec.…

Volunteers at St. Vincent dePaul perpare to hand out food for the holidays.                                Nick Twietmeyer | Kitsap News Group

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Mother of twins gets help from St. Vincent dePaul | Bellringer Fund

POULSBO — If not for St. Vincent dePaul at St. Olaf Church in Poulsbo, Sherrie Hill may have…

Mural artist Cory Bennett enlivens the commercial scene

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Mural artist Cory Bennett enlivens the commercial scene

This feature leads our regular coverage of entrepreneurship and innovation in Kitsap.

Harmony Tyson received a $20 gift from an anonymous donor, and spent it on gifts for others. (Bethany Swift/Contributed)

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A lesson in generosity

Girl receives a gift from an anonymous shopper, then uses it to buy gifts for others

Colleen Smidt

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Community activist Colleen Smidt dies at 48

Served on county, school district committees; wrote column for Bremerton Patriot and Central Kitsap Reporter

Volunteers work at ShareNet’s food bank, preparing for clients to shop for groceries.                                Contributed photo

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ShareNet is there in time of need | Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund

KINGSTON — When Lorraine Doleman of Kingston found herself taking in two nephews and two grandchildren, she knew…

Victoria Detrick takes a break from unpacking her belongings at her new apartment she was able to secure with the help of North Kitsap Fishline.                                Leslie Kelly/Kitsap News Group

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Fishline helps local woman find a home

POULSBO — Without North Kitsap Fishline, Victoria Detrick would still be living in her van.

Visits to local tree farms are part of the season.                                Kitsap News Group file photo

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Finding that perfect (local) tree

It’s just a few weeks until Santa comes down that chimney. Make sure he’ll be impressed when he…

Volunteers stirng lights for the annual festivities.

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It takes a village to put on Kitsap County’s biggest light show

KINGSTON — At 5 p.m. Dec. 2, Santa Claus will say the magic words and turn Kingston’s marina…

Lone Hansen straightens PAL fellow members hangings at Central Markets upstairs cafe.

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Making Poulsbo brighter one painting at a time

POULSBO — Local artists are making Poulsbo more colorful.

Pages from my mother’s journal and a memory book I gave her.

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Things I never knew my mother kept | Parenting Parents

Term papers from the 1950s. Her father’s Bible. And every card she ever got.

Climbing a mountain leads to philanthropic venture

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Climbing a mountain leads to philanthropic venture

At the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is, at best, a strange place to make new friends. But that’s…

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Shelter available for those in need during winter

POULSBO — It’s getting colder at night. And darker earlier in the evening. Winter’s on its way.

Bonnie Chrey helps a library patron check out a book from the Tracyton Library. Anyone can use the independent library.                                Leslie Kelly | Kitsap Daily News

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Volunteers are the heartbeat of Tracyton Library

30 years independent of regional system

Cannabis City in Seattle was the first cannabis store to open after recreational marijuana became legal.

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The Dos and Don’ts of pot in Washington state | Northwest Chronicle

• What to do:

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Types of marijuana: What effect do you want?

Any seasoned smoker knows there are three distinct types of marijuana: Sativa, Indica and Hybrid.

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Liquor and Cannabis Board hears public comment on recreational marijuana home grows

Agency tasked by new law to conduct study and make recommendations to Legislature by Dec. 1.

Try this Mac & Cheese for a cold weather dish.

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Enjoy this Mac & Cheese | Potluck

Eating alone at home has a lot going for it. There is no pressure to entertain anyone, you…