Well-grown Penstemon ‘Blackbird’ is known to carry up to 75 flowers per stem. (Debbie Teashon/Contributed)

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Penstemons: the showy native perennial| Garden Life

What can be said about the perennials Penstemon, commonly called beard tongue? Plenty!

Summer brings a healing breeze and asks that we guide our inner teens, now in Cancer, to higher levels of emotional intelligence. (Creative Outlet)

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A Social Grasshopper, a Rowdy Teen and a Healing Breeze | Stars Above

In the summertime, the birds sing and everything…and just like that, summer’s here! The Solstice sun stands at…

Don’t leave your pet alone in a vehicle, especially in warmer weather. (Kitsap Humane Society/Contributed)

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Traveling with Your Pets | Pets & People

Summer is peak travel time and many love to get out and adventure in new places with their…

Jennifer J. Wilhoit and Writer’s Helper | Bookends

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Jennifer J. Wilhoit and Writer’s Helper | Bookends

Meeting with authors and those other participants in the writing world is one of the great perks of…

The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s ‘Women in Photography’ exhibit will be on display from June 24 to Oct. 1. (Kitsap Weekly cover design by John Rodriguez)

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Bainbridge Island Museum of Art presents ‘Women in Photography’ | Kitsap Weekly

“You can’t tell the sex of the photographer by the photograph. A camera image is either good, bad…

A child and caregiver create a hydraulic lift at Summer STEAM at the Naval Undersea Museum in 2016.                                Photo courtesy of the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum

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Summer STEAM a way to introduce science on school break

KEYPORT — Summer STEAM returns to the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum starting July 5.

An SCA member demonstrates pottery 
making using 
period-
appropriate techniques.                                 Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Outreach and chivalry a key aspect of the Kingdom of An Tir

This is the fifth and final installment in a series of articles about the Society for Creative Anachronism’s…

Merceda Olson | Passages

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Merceda Olson | Passages

Merceda Elizabeth Olson, “The Banana Bread Lady of Port Orchard,” is now baking her delights in God’s Heavenly…

Quinn Ward

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Funny things kids say | Kid Wisdom

Laughing is one of our favorite activities at my house.

ShareNet volunteers gather for Mike Webb’s memorial service. (Marleena Jones / Contributed)

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One person’s contribution is vital | ShareNet & You

Because we depend on volunteers for our operation, even the absence of one person in a key position…

Looking for an excuse to get involved and learn about safety in North Kitsap? | NKF&R News

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Looking for an excuse to get involved and learn about safety in North Kitsap? | NKF&R News

Looking for an excuse to get involved and learn about safety in North Kitsap? Here are a few…

What time is it? Knight Time! | Slideshow

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What time is it? Knight Time! | Slideshow

Bremerton High School seniors graduate June 9

Remembering Mike Wallace | Kingston Strand

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Remembering Mike Wallace | Kingston Strand

The “Kingston Strand” is a new column brought to you by the Kingston Historical Society. Twisted together from…

American Legion hopes essay contest will build better citizens

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American Legion hopes essay contest will build better citizens

Five Poulsbo Middle School eighth-graders honored for their compelling essays on the Constitution

Rain can’t put a damper on Bremerton High School’s graduation ceremony

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Rain can’t put a damper on Bremerton High School’s graduation ceremony

BREMERTON — Members of Bremerton High School’s Class of 2017 walked through wind and rain to get their…

OC art students beautify West Bremerton with mural project

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OC art students beautify West Bremerton with mural project

BREMERTON — Bremerton is a little brighter, thanks to a vibrant new mural painted by Olympic College students.

For the thrill of the catch

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For the thrill of the catch

Jordan Orong prefers rod and reel to video games. And chances are good this 8-year-old angler can outfish…

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A busy June for Kingston Kiwanis | Kingston Kiwanis

There’s a lot going on in June and some great things that we have accomplished in May.

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Eat your way through Kitsap history

Museum program takes people to local sites, followed by a tasty meal tied into the historical place

They started arriving at 7 a.m. April 26 to attend the first annual breakfast at the Village Green, the now-beloved center that houses a Boys & Girls Club, library and senior center. (Daniel Johnson/contributed)

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Breakfast marks first year of operation at Village Green Community Center | Village Green Update

They started arriving at 7 a.m. April 26 to attend the first annual breakfast at the Village Green,…