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Gig Harbor Beer Festival draws a crowd
Published: 05/15/13 12:58:10
Hundreds of craft beer fans enjoyed warm weather and selections from 18 Northwest breweries on Saturday as the Uptown Gig Harbor Shopping Center welcomed a crowd for the second annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival.
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Iraq veteran's long journey to recovery
Published: 05/15/13 09:18:56
Mitchell Pomeroy left Iraq almost 10 years ago with two injured legs, an ear full of shrapnel and the designation as one of the first soldiers from Fort Lewis to earn a Purple Heart during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The meaning of chariots of fire
Published: 05/14/13 21:43:30
In last month’s column, we closed by looking at the chapter one in the Book of Ezekiel, where the chariot of G-d is described in all its splendor. Returning to the idea of G-d riding a chariot, let’s take a look at two texts in the Hebrew Scripture where we see the chariot of G-d at work.
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Gig Harbor Beer Festival draws a crowd
Published: 05/11/13 16:47:18
Hundreds of craft beer fans enjoyed warm weather and selections from 18 Northwest breweries on Saturday, as Uptown Gig Harbor welcomed a crowd for the second annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival.
Kopachuck eighth-graders attend state leadership conference
Published: 05/08/13 11:17:51
When their language arts teacher told Will Nixon and Emma Kivlin they had been nominated to attend the National Young Leaders State Conference last month, the Kopachuck Middle School eighth-graders thought the opportunity was too good to pass up.
Underground structures key to plant growth
Published: 05/07/13 21:47:08
Unlike people, most plants are unable to move when drought, cold or other dangers threaten their survival. However, many plants have evolved strategies to help them survive through difficult times: They go dormant.
Aspirin can help reduce risk of heart attack, stroke
Published: 04/30/13 21:44:05
Do you remember the old saying, “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away?” Well, for some people, a low-dose aspirin a day can help lower their risk of heart attack.
Reunion with man’s best friend makes family feel complete
Published: 04/30/13 21:44:02
In the 43 years I’ve spent roaming this planet, I’ve managed to live in three countries, one Canadian province and nine of the United States. I’ve learned to speak two languages (French and English) and enough Korean and Spanish to order myself a decent meal and get directions, if necessary.
Gig Harbor Beer Festival expands menu
Published: 04/30/13 15:56:29
John Fosberg isnt sure how big the Gig Harbor Beer Festival will get, or if it will outgrow its space at Uptown Gig Harbors pavilion. Hes pretty sure, though, that the second annual festival wont run out of beer like last years inaugural event.
Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association cancels Wine and Food Festival, rebrands organization
Published: 04/24/13 11:05:32
The Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association, near the completion of a lengthy rebranding effort to change its name to the Downtown Waterfront Alliance, has canceled the Wine & Food Festival.


