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A bear is just one of the taxidermy mounts in the home of Ruth Reese.

Life

Antique show can help people understand history

Junk or not? Appraisers can help, just like on TV program

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Two volunteers recoil at the sight of a strand of invasive Himalayan blackberry Jan. 15.

Life

These folks are warriors when it comes to eradicating weeds

Jeannette Franks has been waging a silent war in the parks and roadsides of Bainbridge Island for over…

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A rough-skinned newt crossing a bike path Feb. 8.

Life

Newt crossing guards help BI amphibians survive

The life cycle of salmon is the heartbeat of the Pacific Northwest, but it’s not the only watery…

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Chilly Hilly riders bike along Manitou Beach.

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2024 Chilly Hilly

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KC Makela gets into the music as he plays guitar and sings.

Life

120 years of experience in 2-man group

What band can you think of that has 120 years of combined experience?

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Pia the Peacekeeper has quickly become one of Bainbridge Island’s top tourist attractions, and locals enjoy it, too, in great numbers walking through Sakai Park. An up-close look at its different parts shows the great craftsmanship used to assemble BI’s newest star.

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Pia’s textures show off craftsmanship

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Jimy Bleu is a virtuoso left-handed guitarist like Hendrix himself.

Life

Experience Hendrix at Clearwater Casino March 1-2

The World’s Greatest Jimi Hendrix Show is coming to the Suquamish Clearwater Casino at 9 p.m. March 1-2.

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Day Soul Exquisite is part of BIMA’s new concert series.

Life

BIMA adds concerts to First Friday Art Walks

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art is adding concerts to the city’s First Friday Art Walk.

Life

BIMA to host Black History Month Soiree Feb. 17

A Black History Month Soiree will take place from 6-10 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Bainbridge Island Museum…

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Vikings from the Sons of Norway get set to light the bonfire on the Poulsbo Waterfront Feb. 10.

Life

Bonfire highlight of Poulsbo’s Frosty Fest

The Historic Downtown Poulsbo Association held its annual Frosty Fest last weekend downtown, and the event featured activities…

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Peggy and Ronald Booth on their wedding day in 1960.

Life

All they need is love — for 63 years

Love is on the breeze for Bainbridge Island, but it’s the wind in the sails for this longtime…

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Mary Woodward shows headlines from her parents’ papers during a talk on journalism a few years ago.

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Mary Woodward on growing up in a newspaper family

While Walt and Milly Woodward were busy running the Bainbridge Island Review, their oldest daughter, Mary, took note…

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Roger Earl has been Foghat’s drummer since the beginning 52 years ago.

Life

Foghat’s new music would have been hits in the ’70s

Foghat’s biggest hits were 50 years ago, but founding drummer Roger Earl says their new music is good,…