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Download the book, “How to Parent a Genius” for free Feb. 21

KINGSTON — Kingston Middle School is offering a free promotion to access author Pat Quinn’s new book, “How…

Betty (Johnson Gallegos) Widman | Passages

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Betty (Johnson Gallegos) Widman | Passages

Betty Widman of Port Orchard, daughter of Barney and Pearl Johnson, passed away Feb. 15.

The CO2 pellet guns found inside a suspect vehicle following reports of the suspects allegedly using them to threaten others.                                Photo courtesy Bremerton Police Department

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Bad things can happen when you combine guns and stupidity | Bremerton Police Department Weekly Update

Kids these days

Paul Weaver tattoos Chelsey Freeman with flash art. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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‘Little bit of love, little bit of hate’: The Clinic Tattoo has something for everyone

BREMERTON — The Clinic Tattoo in Bremerton held a super sale on Valentine’s Day, offering a select list…

Barbara Ransby is scheduled to speak at Olympic College’s second Presidential Equity and Excellence lecture series on Feb. 28 at the Admiral Theater, in Bremerton.                                Photo courtesy BarbaraRansby.com

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Barbara Ransby is the featured speaker at OC’s second Equity and Excellence lecture, Feb. 28

BREMERTON — Olympic College’s second edition of its Presidential Equity and Excellence Lecture Series is scheduled for 7-8…

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Restoring Hope with Scarlet Road: Fundraising auction needs donations, volunteers

BREMERTON — Scarlet Road is planning a “Restoring Hope” fundraising auction March 24, open to anyone who wishes…

Ellen Yates Barnard with the baby of someone for whom she was a doula, while Barnard was volunteering at a birthing center for a month in Zimbabwe in Africa.                                Photo courtesy Ellen Yates Barnard

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Conversations with a doula: Learn more about doula services at free weekly chats

BREMERTON — Ellen Yates Barnard is reaching out to the community. She wants to start a conversation.

Antique, vintage and retro objects are increasingly in vogue because they help tell our story. And, some stuff, like this window sign at Re-Noun on Viking Avenue in Poulsbo, is just really cool. (Richard Walker/Kitsap News Group)

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Telling the stories of our lives

Objects you’ll find at the Kitsap Antique & Vintage Show are increasingly in vogue because they help tell…

Scenic detail from the cover of “People of North Kitsap Peninsula” by the Hansville Historical Society.

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Writer encouragement and review of ‘People of North Kitsap Peninsula’ | Bookends

A question for all you writers out there: Where are you in the writing plans you made for…

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23rd annual Kitsap Water Festival needs volunteers

CENTRAL KITSAP — Learning about water is fun.

Tiger Cub Tristan Crittenden of Den 1, Pack 5239 chartered to VFW Post 239, places a flag upon the grave of Staff Sergeant Paul A. Linder, US Army, World War II at Miller-Woodlawn Cemetery on May 23, 2015, in honor of Memorial Day. Photo courtesy Keith Ciancio

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West Bremerton pack provides a lifelong foundation for scouts

BREMERTON — Cub Scout Pack 5239 is young, but it’s growing and active.

Interfaith Amigos: ‘No time as important as this time’ for interfaith dialogue

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Interfaith Amigos: ‘No time as important as this time’ for interfaith dialogue

The Interfaith Amigos will speak on “Interfaith Dialogue for Challenging Times” at 2 p.m. March 11 at Bremerton…

Gordon Elementary librarian Sheila Fagan-Trunkey showcases “Makey Makey” materials, STEM-designed activities by graduates from MIT that foster programming skills. (Sophie Bonomi / Kitsap News Group)

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Gordon Elementary encourages STEM learning

The days of “quiet in the library” have changed as school libraries nationwide increasingly become venues for STEM…

When tragedy happens, where is God? | Guest Column

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When tragedy happens, where is God? | Guest Column

Where is God? He is right here, at the point of your need — your “hope” — and…

Snowballs, snowmen, snow angels — Kitsap has fun in the snow

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Snowballs, snowmen, snow angels — Kitsap has fun in the snow

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Would-be holiday romantics have plenty of gift expectations | Valentine’s Day

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Bird-watching’s timeless appeal | Kitsap Birding

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Bird-watching’s timeless appeal | Kitsap Birding

Watching, feeding and photographing birds are among the most popular pastimes in America.

Fascination grows for Walla Walla wines | Northwest Wines

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Fascination grows for Walla Walla wines | Northwest Wines

In the past decade, the Walla Walla Valley has developed into a winemaking and wine-touring destination, thanks to…

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The leading edge | Stars Above Kitsap

Suzanne O’Clair is a practicing astrologer of 40 years who uses astrological charts to get more out of…

Poetry and oral storytelling | Bookends

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Poetry and oral storytelling | Bookends

Authors tell stories in many forms. Some write novels, some write poetry and some, like George Hastings, show…