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Editorial: A holiday reminder

This week, I sat in traffic for almost two hours in what is normally about a 25-minute commute…

Nick Smidt and Baer.

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Everything Bremerton: Really in the dog house this time

I have been a pet owner most of my life. Growing up, we lived in a rural, small…

The Coffee Oasis works to break the cycle of youth homelessness by providing jobs

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The reality of need in Kitsap

The single best way to help the most people in crisis is to support the agencies working hard…

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Treasuring the gifts that remain | Tolman Tales

My parents both passed away near Christmas — Mom on Dec. 13, 2002, Dad on Dec. 19, 2006.…

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Be responsible, be careful, and be safe on the road | In Our Opinion

This was a bad week on Kitsap roads: Two deaths. Three arrests for vehicular assault or DUI. Eight…

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MICHELLE REID | Thankful for the whole community and its support

Without the many volunteers in our schools each and every day, our district would not be as strong…

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DON BRUNELL | The ethanol shuffle and other bad ideas

Have you heard of the Ethanol Shuffle? One step forward, two steps back. Actually, it’s not a dance;…

Today's cartoon for Thursday

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Political Cartoon of the Day, Dec. 12

Enjoy today's political cartoon regarding Nelson Mandela.

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More than warm thoughts

There’s no doubt it’s been colder than normal. Even for the middle of December.

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Support Bowling

We need a county commissioner who has knowledge and understanding of the community

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Where’s dental in the state health exchange?

Washington State is considering adding adult dental coverage to the Exchange in 2015.

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EDITORIAL | Heart and soul of Port Orchard is its people, not downtown

During the Nov. 12 Port Orchard City Council meeting, a former city council candidate slammed the city for…

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Great Stuff: our last line of defense

Of all the household chores and repairs I’ve had to face on my own in Dustin’s absences, the…

Today's cartoon 'Black Friday' is by David Fitzsimmons of The Arizona Star.

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Cartoon of the day | Nov. 28, 2013

Today's cartoon "Black Friday" is by David Fitzsimmons of The Arizona Star.

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Mayor’s plan is a good one, but it’s not enough | In Our Opinion

Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson’s four-pronged action plan to stem the spread of heroin use in the city is…

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Police Chief Townsend: Steps are being taken to fight heroin

'We must get all of our service providers and law enforcement agencies to work together to fight it…

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Make it a day to shop on Small Business Saturday

This Saturday is an opportunity for everyone to contribute to our local community and our local economy, all…

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My feelings about Uncle Sam: It’s complicated

If Facebook had a status update option for users’ feelings about the military, mine would be, “It’s complicated.”

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LIFE 102 | Thankful to be an American

I often wonder what it would be like to visit all the smallest towns throughout the U.S. and…

Today's cartoon 'Iran Nuclear Deal' is by Paresh Nath

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Cartoon of the day | Nov. 25, 2013

Today's cartoon "Iran Nuclear Deal" is by Paresh Nath, The Khaleej Times.