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Sophomore soprano is rising star at Kingston High School | FAB Spotlight | April

This month the FAB (Fine Arts Boosters of Kingston  High School) Spotlight is on Addie Francis.  As sophomore…

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Kelsey Moss is 2011 Miss Viking Fest; Kaitlyn McKinsey is 2011 Little Miss Viking Fest

Kelsey Moss was awarded the title of Miss Viking Fest and $2,000 in scholarships March 26 at the…

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Ask Erin: Nurturing childhood friendships | Kitsap Week

How to help your child make friends.

Michael Tomlinson's music touches on nature

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Feel-good music: Michael Tomlinson sings his heart out this weekend | Kitsap Week

Micahel Tomlinson signs his heart out on Saturday

Antiques are on display this weekend at the Kitsap Antique Show.

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Are treasures hiding in your garage? Find out their worth at the Kitsap Antique Show this weekend | Kitsap Week

Kitsap Antique Show runs this weekend, with dealers, appraisers and lectures.

Who remembers Whitney's Grocery? | A Glance At The Past | April

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Who remembers Whitney’s Grocery? | A Glance At The Past | April

The Kingston Historical Society is again requesting some help. The picture this month is of Whitney’s Grocery.  It…

This Camperdown elm in Kingston is one of only a few in Kitsap County.

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Graffiti mars Kingston’s rare Camperdown elms | Johnny At Large | April

Editor’s note: This is a debut column from Kingston writer, photographer and blogger Johnny Walker. He posts regularly…

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Stream health is a shifting puzzle | Water Ways | April

As the Stillwaters Stream Monitors ventured out on a raining Sunday ready to take measurements of dissolved oxygen,…

North Beach is a perfect spot for ferry watching.

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North Beach is a walk away from downtown Kingston | Trail Mix | April

Like many who live in the Puget Sound area, I enjoy a walk on the beach at any…

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Ask Erin: Falling produce and recruiting volunteers | Kitsap Week

Ask Erin is a feature of Kitsap Week. Have a question? Write to ejennings@northkitsapherald.com

Mock-orange is a fragrant shrub that smells of sweet citrus.

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When gardening, think local | Kitsap Week

Native plants know how to get the job done

Your front doorway makes a lasting first impression. Freshen up the area with a coat of paint and some colorful flowers.

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Make your home sparkle | Kitsap Week

Ideas to make your home look its best...either for yourself or a buyer

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Card or gift for host shows appreciation | Kitsap Week

When my family is invited to a casual dinner party at a friend's home and I am asked…

Hank Payne and Claire Favro ... perform March 19

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Food for the soul: Hank and Claire want to touch your heart, and your funny bone | Kitsap Week

It's no mistake that Hank Payne and Claire Favro play music that touches your heart. That's what they…

Darlene Iskra was the first female captain of a U.S. Navy ship. The Bremerton resident will discuss her book and the future of women in the military on March 19

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Officer and a gentlewoman: Darlene Iskra made history as first female commander of a U.S. Navy ship | Kitsap Week

When Darlene Iskra joined the Navy in early 1979, she was looking for a steady job with benefits.…

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Harry G. Wyatt | Passages

Harry G. Wyatt passed away on March 12 at The Harbor House in Poulsbo. He was 80. He…

Antoinette Kim Park ... S'Klallam artist passed away March 11 in Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

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Antoinette Kim Park | Passages

Antoinette Kim Park passed away on March 11 in Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. She was 66. She…

Ross Emory Berglund ... 1913-2011

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Ross Emory Berglund | Passages

Ross Emory Berglund of Bainbridge Island passed away on March 5 in Swedish Hospital in Seattle after suffering…

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Dealing with an unaware friend and readers respond on ways to get more mpg’s | Kitsap Week

Dear Erin, How do you tell a friend that the words they use (i.e. retarded) offend you and…

Karen Gerstenberger and the quilt that inspired Katie's Comforters Guild

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Made with love: Blankets and hats give comfort to children in the hospital | Kitsap Week

The blanket in Karen Gerstenberger’s arms is more than a pretty quilt. For her daughter, Katie, it was…