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Peninsula Dance Theatre dancers perform onstage. (Courtesy of Peninsula Dance Theatre) More than 60 years after her grandmother opened a dance school in Bremerton, Mallory Morrison is building its next chapter.
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Evertide Pelvic Health founder Katrina Sudduth turns personal experience into a Poulsbo practice focused on specialized care for women at every stage of life.
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Kastanopolous guides a student through a piano lesson, drawing on decades of experience as a music teacher. (Courtesy of Leah Thompson/Scandia Studio) From a broken piano in a Massachusetts chicken barn to a Silverdale teaching studio, Christine Kastanopolous has built a life in music around persistence, problem-solving and second chances.
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Loren Erickson, owner of Erickson Event Design, helps clients bring their celebrations to life through event planning, design and coordination. (Courtesy of Fiona Margo Photography) Erickson Event Design turns behind-the-scenes planning into memorable gatherings, from milestone birthdays and family celebrations to weddings and intimate events across Kitsap County.
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Anna Bressi discusses building an independent restaurant in Bremerton, creating a workplace where employees can grow, responding to changing customer preferences and the opportunities she sees for the city’s business and dining community.
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Bremerton Typewriter Co. has been repairing and restoring typewriters in downtown Bremerton for decades. (Courtesy of Leah Thompson/Scandia Studio) How Bremerton Typewriter Co. Keeps a Century-Old Craft Alive
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Carmen Garringer, who curates Verse & Vine’s book selection, shares one of her favorites with her mother, Jaci Bryant. Where Romance, Wine and Community Meet in Downtown Poulsbo
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Suzie Vasquez stands at the entrance to TBR on Tour, her mobile bookstore on wheels. (Courtesy of Olya Blase) A Bookstore That Brings the Stories to You
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A family walks along the trails at Bloedel Reserve, surrounded by the vibrant colors of autumn. (Courtesy of Keith Brofsky) Where Beauty Becomes a Way of Connecting
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For Dr. Chantae Recasner, education is more than a career. It is a pathway to freedom, opportunity and the ability to shape one’s own future. A first-generation college graduate who began her career as a high school English teacher, Recasner has spent her professional life working to make higher education more accessible, empowering and responsive…
