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Smokers enjoy their last puffs inside Winslow’s Isla Bonita bar.

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Smokers are no longer puffing in public

Washington ferries, bars are now smoke-free zones by law. It’s an “historic night,” said a smoker on the…

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Happy holidays, culture warriors

Years ago, when the editor was just a young scamp, the advent of the Christmas season always brought…

Allie Picha played strong for the girls

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Sports Roundup — Spartan hoops squads open season strong/Girls stay on winning track/Coaching swap for hardballers

Tickets are available for the Key Arena game on Dec. 19. It’s been a good start for the…

Obituaries

Henry Julius Schwede

Henry Julius Schwede, 95, died Dec. 9 at the Wyatt House with his family and friends by his…

An outtake from Joel Sackett’s recent book “An Island In Time

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Sackett plotting his next project

He begins with a look at his most recent photos, now on display. To help him figure out…

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Give a gift that really matters

Instead of junk for relatives, buy a cow or help build a latrine. Gift-givers who want to buy…

Dylan LeValley (right) shakes hands with Theo Monnin (center)

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Oars are poised for trans-Atlantic journey

Sponsors are still need for the team representing the U.S. in the June race. Greg Spooner hears it…

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Church steeple drive over the top

A surprise gift of $20K helps preserve the town landmark. A surprise gift of $20,000 this week boosted…

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News Roundup — Ferries going smoke-free/A new way to fund arts/Bicycles light up the night/Shop-n-dine to help schools/Dulac Dance raises $3,000

Smokers who travel on board Washington State Ferries or spend time at a ferry terminal will need to…

(From top) The Spartan bench cheers on their teammates;  Angela Failla drives to the hoop Saturday as Viking senior Jessie Eadie tries to block the shot.

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Girls off to roaring start

The Spartans win first three of season. POULSBO ­– It didn’t take long for the Bainbridge girls basketball…

Firefighter Mike Spray checks out the ventilation cut into the roof of a home donated for fire training.

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So, you want to be a firefighter?

Volunteering is hard work for no pay – but it has its own rewards. Imagine it’s pitch black.…

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Everyone has a favorite teacher

We were going to pen something supportive of this week’s BEST Night Out to support Bainbridge public schools…

Sarah Wen mixes vintage

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Make a statement with new accessories

New boutique Kennedy and Kate offers some fashion eclectica. With all due respect to diamonds, accessories are really…