‘Lady Bird’ showcases talents of Ronan, Metcalf | Screening Room

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‘Lady Bird’ showcases talents of Ronan, Metcalf | Screening Room

High-grossing film could be in line for a slew of Academy Award nominations.

The Poulsbo Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Kitsap Regional Library Poulsbo Branch community room. (Contributed photo)

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Adventure awaits you at the Poulsbo Library | Carol Larsen

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Service above self at any age | Mary Nader

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Zachary Darner founded Kidzz Helping Kidzz to collect donations of toys for gifting to children in three area hospitals. This year, the group collected and delivered more than 1,500 toys. (Courtesy photos)

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Final toy tally: 1,500 plus

Kidzz Helping Kidzz hopes to spread more joy next Christmas

158 children get presents because Port Orchard Cares | Slideshow

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158 children get presents because Port Orchard Cares | Slideshow

The Port Orchard and South Kitsap rotaries and Soroptimists International provide food, gifts.

Bartlett family photo of the Bucklin Hill Bridge. (Contributed photo)

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Clear Creek Estuary | Past & Present

Clear Creek is located within the traditional territory of the Suquamish Tribe. The Suquamish knew Clear Creek as…

The former torpedo warehouse at Manchester State Park is now a highly sought-after location for photo shoots, picnics and weddings. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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Fill your 2018 bucket list with great Kitsap sites

What’s on your 2018 Kitsap ‘To-Do’ list?

VanderWaal, Tomlinson produce year-end album winners | Music Review

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VanderWaal, Tomlinson produce year-end album winners | Music Review

13-year-old singer-songwriter debuts with an ambitious effort not afraid to visit a darker place

Life aboard the city known as Nimitz | Robert Zollna

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Life aboard the city known as Nimitz | Robert Zollna

KDN correspondent Robert Zollna describes the unusual life aboard Navy aircraft carrier.

The ‘Special People’s Party’ was special indeed: The event featured dancing, a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and lunch. (Donna Etchey/Kitsap News Group)

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Bremerton Elks hosts 30th ‘Special People’s Party’

BREMERTON — Christmas came early this year to more than 250 children and adults with special needs.

Quinn Ward

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Favorite Christmas memories bring smiles to our faces |Kid Wisdom

Great Christmas memories of the kids.

Donna Lee Anderson

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Merry Christmas — Or Bah Humbug? | Bookends

A holiday poem by auhtor Donna Lee Anderson.

Richard Tizzano

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Things to know when thinking about a power of attorney | Compass & Clock

What you need to know when selecting a Power of Attorney

Portland’s Scott Haladay, left, and his family purchased Walla Walla Vintners last winter, and talented winemaker William vonMetzger, right, remains in the cellar of the iconic red barn. (Photo courtesy of Walla Walla Vintners)

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Cabernet Franc rising in the Northwest |Northwest Wine

Suggestions of wines to purchase from your local wine store.

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Silverdale blood donations site busy

SILVERDALE — Bloodworks Northwest in Silverdale accepted donations through 4 p.m. Dec. 18 and will be open Dec.…

VFW Post 2669 giving back to South Kitsap

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VFW Post 2669 giving back to South Kitsap

PORT ORCHARD — Thanks to more than $10,000 raised from its seventh annual Bowling for Veterans fundraiser, the…

Donna Lee Anderson

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Author June Cotner and her little books | Bookends

It isn’t often an author gives a mission statement to a publisher, but June Cotner did. Her mission…

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Project Connect comes to Kingston | ShareNet & You

When Kitsap County Department of Human Services took over the annual Point-in-Time Count of local people who are…

Kiona Vineyards and Winery on Red Mountain was founded in 1975 by John Williams, left, and now is operated by his son, winemaker/grower Scott Williams, and grandson/general manager JJ Williams. (Photo courtesy of Kiona Vineyards and Winery)

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Finding bargains in Northwest reds | Northwest Wine

We often get asked why red wine is so much more expensive than white wine. The reasons are…

<em>Tara Battaglia receives the Leo of the Year award for Lions Multiple District 19 from Past Council Chairman Enoch Rowland. Looking on is Past District Governor Jan Weatherly.</em>                                Contributed photo

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Tara Battaglia named Leo of the Year; one of 38 in the world

POULSBO — Tara Battaglia received the Leo of the Year award for Lions Multiple District 19 from Past…