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St. Gabriel’s Winter Bazaar is Dec. 1-3 in Port Orchard

PORT ORCHARD — St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church in Port Orchard once again is staging its annual Winter Bazaar…

‘Breathe’ features actors’ sizzling chemistry | Screening Room

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‘Breathe’ features actors’ sizzling chemistry | Screening Room

Nick Taylor, the owner of Port Orchard’s Dragonfly Cinema, also is a film reviewer and columnist.

Keyport trumpeter celebrates 96th birthday

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Keyport trumpeter celebrates 96th birthday

Yvonne McAllister has been playing since the Jazz Age

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…

Quinn Ward

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A day off from school | Kid Wisdom

Recently my kids all had a day off school, which meant we didn’t have to rush around on…

Suzanne O’Clair

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An abundance of dark brings light | Stars Over Kitsap

T he new moon brings the darkest time of the month and the sun in Scorpio is one…

Cheryl Miller | Passages

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Cheryl Miller | Passages

Cheryl Miller

Donna Lee Anderson

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Time to write your memoirs | Bookends

Have you ever wished you could ask your mother or grandmother a question? Obviously, it’s too late after…

Festival of Chimes & Lights is drawing near

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Festival of Chimes & Lights is drawing near

PORT ORCHARD — If the cold and rainy fall weather doesn’t remind you of the holiday season, the…

Cinema | ‘Loving Vincent’ is a vibrant look at van Gogh’s last days

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Cinema | ‘Loving Vincent’ is a vibrant look at van Gogh’s last days

Nick Taylor at the Cinema

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Breakfast with Santa set for Dec. 2

PORT ORCHARD — Kids and families on the lookout for Santa can now set their clocks to the…

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

<em>Jake Jones speaks in March at the dedication of his story pole, “Chief,” at The Point Hotel.</em>                                Ginger Vaughan/Contributed

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Remembering Jake Jones, mentor, leader and friend | Noo-Kayet

On Nov. 8, our Tribe laid to rest Gerald “Jake” Jones, a man who was a mentor and…

<em>From left, Rotarians Walt Elliott, Jim Dixon, Matt House, and Don Hutchins. </em>Contributed photo

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Rotary-led projects improve community | Rotary News

Two Rotary-led projects have come together to improve community information — and comfort — for Kingston residents and…

Poverty in suburbs outpaces poverty in cities | ShareNet & You

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Poverty in suburbs outpaces poverty in cities | ShareNet & You

Recent studies show poverty in the suburbs has outpaced poverty in urban areas during the last 25 years.

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Those extra toiletries can make a difference

AAA’s Soap for Hope drive benefits YWCA’s ALIVE Shelter

Rimbert Illustration’s Paints and Pints Nights usually costs $35, and includes supplies, instruction and the first drink.                                Rimbert Illustrations / Courtesy

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Paints and Pints with Rimbert Illustrations

Regular get-together to paint and connect with friends, family and the community

How to ‘treat’ your pets during the holidays | Pets & People

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How to ‘treat’ your pets during the holidays | Pets & People

The holidays are on their way, and with them come many challenges to our health, ranging from stress,…

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Port Orchard student earns WWU scholarship

BELLINGHAM — Western Washington University student Claudia Luz Rocha, daughter of Pascual and Yadhira Rocha of Port Orchard,…

Joe Dobbes, who grew up in Oregon, trained in Europe before returning to his home state in 1989 to make wine for producers such as Willamette Valley Vineyards and Hinman Vineyards. He launched Dobbes Family Estate and Wine By Joe in 2002. (Photo courtesy of Dobbes Family Estate)

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Northwest rosés ideal for Thanksgiving | Northwest Wine

One of our favorite food-pairing wines is rosé because of the flavors that burst with notes of strawberry,…