Single-use plastic bag ban returns Friday
Sep 28, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichShoppers must bring their own reusable bags or pay 8 cents apiece for more environmentally friendly ones provided by the store.
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Scarecrow festival, farm tour on tap this weekend
Sep 27, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichPenMet Parks and Local Makers are hosting the scarecrow event Saturday at Sehmel Homestead Park while the Key Peninsula opens up farms and other sights to visitors Saturday and Sunday.
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Second straight come-from-behind victory keeps Peninsula undefeated in league play
Sep 25, 2021 | By: Kevin DoucetteAfter falling behind 14-0, Peninsula scored four unanswered touchdowns and then hung on for a 35-33 defeat of Timberline.
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County council limits fireworks to July 4, Dec. 31 in unincorporated Pierce
Sep 23, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe change will occur in 2023, when the county will also be able to ban fireworks those two days in extremely dry weather.
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Kids reconnect safely through outdoor library programs
Sep 21, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonStory time for the youngest and a STEAM program for grade-schoolers are both held in a big field next to the library’s parking lot.
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Lower Stinson Drive to be closed for five weeks
Sep 21, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichDrivers can get around the closure by popping down to or up from Harborview Drive via Rosedale Street. Harborview will remain open.
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‘Unbelievable’ comeback leads Seahawks to sixth straight Fish Bowl victory
Sep 19, 2021 | By: Kevin DoucettePeninsula stormed back from a 28-0 halftime deficit and, in the driving rain, tied the game in regulation and prevailed in overtime, 35-28.
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Boatyard offering free tours; Marketplace Grill relocating
Sep 17, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichEddon Boatyard will offer free tours Saturday and on other dates; Marketplace Grille is searching for a location that better fits its needs.
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Meet the artists, view their works during studio tour
Sep 17, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonEighteen artists will display a wide variety of wares in and around Gig Harbor. They’ll show how it’s done and hope to inspire others to join them.
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Tides look to end Fish Bowl losing streak Friday night
Sep 16, 2021 | By: Kevin DoucetteGig Harbor has lost five straight Fish Bowls, but have been impressive in winning their first two games of the year. Peninsula also looked good last week in springing back from a season-opening loss.
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