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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,…

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Sidney Museum Association to host meeting, holiday party

PORT ORCHARD — The Sidney Museum and Arts Association is offering a “two-fer” on Saturday, Nov. 25: its…

Northwest Chronicle

Liquor and Cannabis Board hears public comment on recreational marijuana home grows

Agency tasked by new law to conduct study and make recommendations to Legislature by Dec. 1.

Donna Gaskill with her dogs, Sailor and Oliver, at the Washington Veterans Home in Retsil. The residents held a contest and voted on Sailor’s name. Both dogs help residents and staff alike destress.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Dog helps Retsil Veterans Home residents, staff

PORT ORCHARD — Hello, Sailor.

It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel like popcorn

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It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel like popcorn

Six movies to help you prepare for atomic Armageddon:

Toy drive for ill children at it again this year

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Toy drive for ill children at it again this year

BREMERTON — Last year, Zachary Darner, 8, and a friend collected 259 toys — more than five times…

The 1923 Post Office basketball team | Past & Present

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The 1923 Post Office basketball team | Past & Present

By RANDY HUNT | Past & Present

‘Memoirs From A Prison Cell’ a troubling tale | Bookends

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‘Memoirs From A Prison Cell’ a troubling tale | Bookends

The sub-title for book one in the “Memoirs From A Prison Cell” trilogy is “The Missteps Of A…

Affordable Thanksgiving wines | Northwest Wine

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Affordable Thanksgiving wines | Northwest Wine

We’re just weeks from Thanksgiving, and wine lovers are starting to think about what wines will be in…

Nancy Sefton

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Our Icy Past: | Kitsap Naturally

Imagine not having to wait in ferry lines to cross Puget Sound. About 17,000 years ago, we could…

Felicidades! SKSD Spanish Immersion instructor named ‘Evening Magazine’ Best Teacher

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Felicidades! SKSD Spanish Immersion instructor named ‘Evening Magazine’ Best Teacher

PORT ORCHARD — Michael Anderson’s fourth-grade Spanish Immersion class at Burley Glenwood Elementary in Port Orchard did something…

The Manchester Community Church Choir — (left to right) Lisa Cavnar, Carol Wengel, Margaret Eddy and Pam Franchi — has been invited to participate in a performance of Mark Hayes’ International Carol Suite as part of the DCINY Concert Series at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Nov. 19. (Courtesy photo)

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Manchester Community Church Choir invited to Carnegie Hall

MANCHESTER — The Manchester Community Church Choir will be celebrating the Christmas season in a special way this…

Quinn Ward

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Age is just a number, unless you are 10 | Kid Wisdom

My youngest daughter, Eleanor, 3, has a big personality squished down to fit her toddler size.

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Deadline near for Soroptimist ‘Live Your Dream’ award

PORT ORCHARD — The women of Soroptimist International of Port Orchard are seeking applicants for their annual “Live…

Sadie Shea contributes bubbles to the festive atmosphere in ‘Downtown Ghoulsbo,” Oct. 31.                                Richard Walker/Kitsap News Group

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Fun, and not so spooky, time in ‘Ghoulsbo’

Downtown hosts trick-or-treaters on Halloween

The Silverdale High School Class of 1915 poses for a class photo in the Silverdale Community Hall, upstairs from Emel’s Livery Stable. Central Kitsap History Club

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A history of the Old Town Pub | Past & Present by Randy Hunt

The Old Town Pub recently made news when it was reported that Kitsap County declared the building unsafe…

Donna Lee Anderson

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Discovering the Kitsap Peninsula | Bookends

The holiday season is fast approaching and, for lots of families, this means visitors.

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Reaching out with your library | Sharon Lee

By SHARON LEE | Columnist

Gene Bullock

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How one woman ended feather trade | Kitsap Birding

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only…

Suzanne O’Clair

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Hobgoblins and the forest of our childhoods | Stars Over Kitsap

The Scorpio time of year brings us to the land of hobgoblins and ghosts where the veil between…