As concerns about climate change and environmental conservation grow, many people look for ways to make their outdoor spaces more sustainable. Eco-friendly landscaping and gardening are two popular strategies. While these practices share similar goals, their approaches vary. Knowing the difference between the two can help you plan a space that satisfies your aesthetic goals […]
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Two Flavorful Recipes for Leftover Holiday Turkey
Once your holiday feast comes to pass, you’re almost certain to find your refrigerator stuffed with leftovers. However, that doesn’t mean you want to eat the same meal again and again in the days that follow. The star of many seasonal celebrations, turkey, can be reused in a variety of post-holiday dishes to cut down […]
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Decorating for Holidays
The greatest time of the year is upon us again and we are all ready to get out of the house and enjoy the company of our friends and family again, aren’t we? That means it’s time for parties and gatherings and get-togethers of all shapes and sizes. Think Small The smaller your party, the […]
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Jason Driver
The Kitsap Regional Library, with head offices in Bremerton, is a vibrant and essential community resource, consisting of nine branches and a mobile services unit located throughout Kitsap County. Library Director Jason Driver assumed his role in February 2022 and has since helped steer a successful team of approximately 190 employees to adopt a common […]
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Blue Heron Jewelry Company
Megan Cooper uses her Poulsbo jewelry store, Blue Heron Jewelry Co., to bring the best to her clients and her staff. Cooper says that she loves “everything about jewelry.” Her passion for it began when she was still in high school. “I went to a vocational high school back in New Hampshire, and I was […]
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New Poulsbo Brewery and Taproom Pays Tribute to Original Spot
Echoes Brewing Co. opened its doors in 2022, run by Samay Jain; his brother, Manas Jain; and their wives. Samay Jain explains that when he moved here, they checked out the area and ended up at a place called Sound Brewery. “At Sound, my wife and I really loved the beer and the vibe,” he […]
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Winners of the Helen Norris Annual Open Show
She was one of my best friends. You know, the ones with whom you can talk forever and solve the world’s problems. Helen Norris was one of the Sidney Art Gallery and Museum’s first instigators back in the ’70s. Her dedication was fun and serious at the same time. After her passing in the mid-’90s, […]
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‘A People Center’ — The HUB
The HUB sits quietly in Belfair as a place for seniors. But once you step inside, you realize its widespread and bustling impact. The HUB’s executive director, Beth Gizzi, had no idea that she would be in charge of the organization. Her early years in the workforce were at Safeway. “I went to school in […]
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New Book Festival Celebrates Literature and Community
Bainbridge Island will bring together authors, readers and book lovers in October for a two-day event, Bainbridge Book Festival. This inaugural festival — inspired by renowned book festivals nationwide, including those in Portland, Chicago and Savannah — promises to be a vibrant celebration of literature and community. The event will feature readings and panel discussions […]