Two fishing buddies show off their catch in the mid- to late-1950s.

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Our troubled waters, wetter winters | Hansville Happenings

Months of rain, a spate of little quakes in May, what’s next? A plague of murderous crows?

Dr. Andrew Swanson believes all sports will eventually move to incorporating the Gaitlink method in their sports medicine programs. (Dr. Andrew Swanson / Contributed)

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Dr. Swanson and the ‘Gaitlink’ method in Port Gamble | Gamble Gazette

I recently sat down with Dr. Andrew Swanson of Gaitlink Chiropractic, 32279 Rainier Ave. in Port Gamble, to…

Kitsap Medieval Faire XXXV: An Tir’s demonstration of life in the Middle Ages | Slideshow

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Kitsap Medieval Faire XXXV: An Tir’s demonstration of life in the Middle Ages | Slideshow

Kitsap Medieval Faire slideshow

Alix Kosin and Howie O’Brien sort more than 5,000 books in preparation for the big Greater Hansville Community Center book sale June 9-11. (Annette Wright / Contributed)

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Good reads at great prices at the GHCC book sale June 9

HANSVILLE — Dynamic couple Alix Kosin and Howie O’Brien sorted through 5,000 books donated this year for the…

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Summer learning at your library | Check It Out

Kitsap Regional Library’s “Three Months of Summer Learning” begins June 1. Keep a record of how much you…

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Shaken awake, moving toward self-sufficiency | Choices for the Future

Some people bristle a bit at “lemonade folks” like me, but I’m the type of person who sees…

Manchester Library Salmon Bake on June 18

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Manchester Library Salmon Bake on June 18

MANCHESTER — The Friends of Manchester Library will have its annual salmon bake and book sale on Sunday,…

Lita Ford performs June 8 at Suquamish Clearwater Resort

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Lita Ford performs June 8 at Suquamish Clearwater Resort

Summer concert series begins July 6 with Tom Petty tribute

Brian Smith (front row, center) is joined by Gail Bergland (to the right of Smith) and the South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners, and Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Faucett (back row, left). Photo: South Kitsap Fire and Rescue

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Bergland stops for groceries, saves a life instead

PORT ORCHARD — Gail Bergland went shopping on the evening of April 10 at the local Safeway.

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Another summer of Concerts by the Bay headed your way

PORT ORCHARD — Musicians from Olympic College will open a new summer season of Concerts by the Bay…

Photo courtesy of Marcy Lynn                                Suquamish elder Ed Carriere is a master basket weaver specializing in the creation of ancient Salish Sea-type basketry. He will visit the new Bainbridge Artisans Resource Network (8890 Three Tree Lane) at 6:30 p.m. June 9 to share his work.

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Suquamish weaver brings history alive at BARN

Ed Carriere specializes in Coast Salish baskets

The Kingdom of An Tir: Royalty and peerage

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The Kingdom of An Tir: Royalty and peerage

The Kitsap Medieval Faire and the people behind it are gearing up for the 35th faire. The faire…

According to Kingston Lavender Festival organizer Matt Kelley, “Our region just happens to be one of the world’s best places to grow lavender.” (Tasha Vanasse / Contributed)

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Kingston Lavender Festival is June 23-25 | Kitsap Weekly cover story

KINGSTON — As the sun begins to peek its bright head out for longer periods of time in…

“Grandma’s Bedtime Stories” is the first book of a series written by Sandy S. Fisher. (Sandy S. Fisher/Contributed)

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Read Kim Vogler’s “Home Before Dark” and Sandy S. Fisher’s “Grandma’s Bedtime Stories” | Bookends

Many of you readers have been through the trials and tribulations of starting a business.

When furnishing your garden, unite it by employing similar colors, materials, and even same plant material. (Debbie Teashon / Contributed)

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Downsize garden with supersize design ideas | Garden Life

If you live with a postage stamp yard or balcony, and still, want a garden, you need to…

One of the Pacific Northwest’s leading bottlings of any white wine touches on a number of the reasons why Chardonnay is No. 1 among many Americans. (Chateau Ste. Michelle/Contributed)

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Bargain whites offer refreshment on warmer days | Northwest Wines

With the arrival of sunny skies across the Pacific Northwest, it’s that time of year when we want…

Dan Wenzlaff of Poulsbo and his son, Bob, head to the green at a golf course in Napa, California, in November 2016. The elder Wenzlaff was 103. (Wenzlaff family photo)

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At 104, Daniel H. Wenzlaff is young at heart

POULSBO — Daniel H. Wenzlaff may be 104, but many consider him young at heart.

A birds-nest sculpture display on Fourth Street, between Park Avenue and Pacific Avenue, by Carla Grahn.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Window art project shares ‘verve and excitement’ of downtown Bremerton

BREMERTON — Downtown Bremerton is home to a lot of businesses, from El Salvadoran food to books, fabrics…

2017 Armed Forces Day Parade | Slideshow

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2017 Armed Forces Day Parade | Slideshow

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Central Kitsap High School marching band continues 11-year tradition

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Central Kitsap High School marching band continues 11-year tradition

Seventy-six band members marched down the country lane, with kids and dogs and curious folks following along right…