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The real scoop on Slugs

As the warm/hot weather sends slugs into hiding in our gardens, 101 of the most classy, ugly, fashionable,…

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Friends of the Library announce summer sale date

The Kingston Friends of the Library annual summer book sale will be from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.…

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Flotsam and Jetsam awards scholarships, grants

Hansville Flotsam and Jetsam Garden Club presented $4,200 to local residents in scholarships and grants at its June…

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Wooden electric festival

Just a few years ago, there were still quite a few ferryboats around the Sound that were not…

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Moon, Trower receive art scholarships

Kitsap Arts and Crafts has awarded its 2009 Art Scholarships to Sierra Moon, Kingston High School, and Madeline…

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Choices for the Future: Frugality and calming down

The economic slow down has had some positive benefits. Getting smaller paychecks because we have been cut back…

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Check It Out: Picture this

Our monthly theme for July is “Picture This at Your Library.” It is particularly appropriate this year as…

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Aging Matters: Scams that target the elderly

Citing a 2000 report by the Federal Trade Commission, state Sen. Bob McCaslin successfully introduced a 2009 bill…

New Kitsap Humane Society Executive Director Sean Compton encourages staff members and volunteers to walk dogs and pet cats every day at the animal shelter. Compton himself walks at least one shelter dog a day.

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Kitsap Humane Society hires new executive director

Sean Compton isn't afraid to get his hands dirty. The new Kitsap Humane Society executive director regularly walks…

Photo Slideshow | Civil War in Port Gamble

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Photo Slideshow | Civil War in Port Gamble

The Union, Confederate and civilian camps set up in Port Gamble this weekend for the Annual Battle of…

Photo | Kingston swings for the lights

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Photo | Kingston swings for the lights

The Kingston Rotary ‘Swing for the Lights’ golf event kicked off Friday at the Whitehorse Golf Complex. Over…

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In Poulsbo, stop and enjoy the sounds of summer

POULSBO – A four-concert series on the shores of Liberty Bay will bring the melodious sounds of summer…

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TIME, DATE, PLACE | Kitsap Happenings for the week June 19-26

Kitsap Happenings for the week June 19-26.

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DIG THIS | Plant classes and other horticultural treats

Peg Tillery digs on the upcoming Bainbridge in Bloom garden tour and WSU's native plant classes.

Port Orchard sketch artist and professional illustrator Gregg Scott's work will be up at Pettirosso's Salon

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Elsewhere in the Arts | Port Orchard Artwalk June 19

Some 30 businesses are slated to participate in the town’s second monthly walk tonight. Restaurants and taverns, a…

JoEllen and Declan O’Reilly joined fellow supporters of the Save Our Teachers campaign on the corner of Winslow Way and Olympic Drive on Bainbridge last week.

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DATELINE: KITSAP | What’s Up in Local Headlines

Bainbridge Island campaign for teachers raises $75,000, $1M pledged toward building a YMCA in Central Kitsap, and former…

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Elsewhere in Manchester | The Artillery Remnants of Manchester State Park

Downtown Manchester is already quite quaint in itself, but a walk through the nearby Manchester State Park is…

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HIDDEN KITSAP | Big time community at small town salmon bake

Manchester Friends of the Library host annual Father’s Day Salmon Bake June 21. While the unincorporated South Kitsap…

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Reckless driving reports lead to DUI arrest

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) began receiving multiple reports of an erratic vehicle traveling northbound on State Route…

Malcolm Mead shows his 8-year-old son

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‘Wings of Freedom’ air show back in Bremerton

The Wings of Freedom World War II air show rolled into Bremerton Monday and ends today (Wednesday). Enjoy…