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    Jerry Michaels and his family moved to Bremerton from Portland nine months ago to start the authentic faith community Voyage.
    Embarking on a spiritual ‘Voyage’
    By Rachel Brant • September 10, 2009 3:52 pm

    People have been waiting for something like Voyage for a long time, according to Pastor Jerry Michaels.

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    Jerry Michaels and his family moved to Bremerton from Portland nine months ago to start the authentic faith community Voyage.
    Embarking on a spiritual ‘Voyage’
    By Rachel Brant • September 10, 2009 7:37 pm

    People have been waiting for something like Voyage for a long time, according to Pastor Jerry Michaels.

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    Kitsap County Sheriff’s Deputy Pete Ball was honored as the state Crime Prevention Officer of the Year last night at the Bremerton Elks Lodge. Ball has been with the sheriff’s office almost 30 years and has worked as the community resource officer for more than 10 years.
    Crime stopper of Kitsap County
    By Rachel Brant • September 10, 2009 7:36 pm

    Many people only see police officers if they’ve broken a law.

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    Let the keg-tapping begin
    Let the keg-tapping begin
    By Rachel Brant • September 10, 2009 7:36 pm

    Whether you want to see it or not, the Silver City brewmaster will be all decked out to tap the official Oktoberfest keg.

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    Eat, drink, educate
    Eat, drink, educate
    By Rachel Brant • September 10, 2009 7:36 pm

    The Kitsap Community and Agricultural Alliance, under a different name, hosted a harvest event last year at Olympic College and decided to do it again.

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    Life Care of Port Orchard employees and family members participate in a past Memory Walk.
    Walking for memories
    By Rachel Brant • September 10, 2009 7:35 pm

    Alzheimer’s disease and dementia affect millions of people across the country.

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    Kitsap County Sheriff’s Deputy Pete Ball was honored as the state Crime Prevention Officer of the Year last night at the Bremerton Elks Lodge. Ball has been with the sheriff’s office almost 30 years and has worked as the community resource officer for more than 10 years.
    Crime stopper of Kitsap County
    By Rachel Brant • September 10, 2009 6:51 pm

    Many people only see police officers if they’ve broken a law.

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    Eat, drink, educate
    Eat, drink, educate
    By Rachel Brant • September 10, 2009 6:50 pm

    The Kitsap Community and Agricultural Alliance, under a different name, hosted a harvest event last year at Olympic College and decided to do it again.

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    Life Care of Port Orchard employees and family members participate in a past Memory Walk.
    Walking for memories
    By Rachel Brant • September 10, 2009 6:49 pm

    Alzheimer’s disease and dementia affect millions of people across the country.

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    Sailor and his wife sentenced for roles in child rape
    Sailor and his wife sentenced for roles in...
    By Rachel Brant • September 10, 2009 12:08 pm

    A Bangor-based sailor who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a teenage girl and boy will serve more than 16 years…

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    First-ever Bremerton foster care walk takes to the streets
    First-ever Bremerton foster care walk takes to the...
    By Rachel Brant • September 3, 2009 6:11 pm

    Ask Mike Canfield how he got involved in foster care and he won’t hold back.

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    Rian Anderson (bottom
    Get your gold on
    By Rachel Brant • September 3, 2009 6:10 pm

    Last year during an extensive stay at Seattle Children’s Hospital, David and Melinda Smieja told their ailing daughter she could have anything she wanted.

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    Bremerton Main Stream Association Executive Director Carol Atkinson has planned numerous Blackberry Festivals over the years. She and the rest of the planning team will be out in full force this weekend for the 20th annual event on the Bremerton boardwalk.
    Gabbing with the blackberry boss
    By Rachel Brant • September 3, 2009 5:18 pm

    To say Carol Atkinson is a busy lady this time of year is an understatement.

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    First-ever Bremerton foster care walk takes to the streets
    First-ever Bremerton foster care walk takes to the...
    By Rachel Brant • September 3, 2009 5:17 pm

    Ask Mike Canfield how he got involved in foster care and he won’t hold back.

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    The Manette Bridge rises above last year’s Manette Fest. Festivities include food
    A celebration in true Manette style
    By Rachel Brant • September 3, 2009 5:16 pm

    There’s a first time for everything.

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    Rian Anderson (bottom
    Get your gold on
    By Rachel Brant • September 3, 2009 5:15 pm

    Last year during an extensive stay at Seattle Children’s Hospital, David and Melinda Smieja told their ailing daughter she could have anything she wanted.

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    Local shoppers affected by La-Z-Boy’s woes
    Local shoppers affected by La-Z-Boy’s woes
    By Rachel Brant • August 27, 2009 3:14 pm

    Lindsy Ingram ordered a La-Z-Boy sofa and recliner from the Silverdale store June 1.

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    Raise the Roofs
    Raise the Roofs
    By Rachel Brant • August 27, 2009 6:40 pm

    Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County has hosted Raise the Roofs for six years and the organization decided to change it up a bit for event No. 7.

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    Local shoppers affected by La-Z-Boy’s woes
    Local shoppers affected by La-Z-Boy’s woes
    By Rachel Brant • August 27, 2009 6:40 pm

    Lindsy Ingram ordered a La-Z-Boy sofa and recliner from the Silverdale store June 1.

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    Animal control officer Jody Rosenblad removes a trap that was set in place to catch a stray cat in 2007.
    Animal welfare groups backing animal control program
    By Rachel Brant • August 27, 2009 6:35 pm

    Kitsap Humane Society’s top dog wants to educate public officials about the importance of animal control before they decide the program’s fate.

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