BRUNELL | Human spirit is our greatest asset

With a steady stream of bad news stories about maimed soldiers, the Boston Marathon bombing and the house of horrors in Cleveland, it would be natural to despair for the human condition. What defect in the human character allows us to do such things?

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updated 10:17 AM May 23, 2013

EDITORIAL | Let’s remember those who died for freedom

We should never forget the brave men and women who served in our military and sacrificed their lives so that our beloved country can remain a free nation.

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updated 10:15 AM May 23, 2013

REMEMBERING MOM: Former nurse recalls mother as “adorable”

Despite being part of a poor family, LaVerne remembers her mother — Emma Nelson Larson — as an “adorable woman” who helped raise seven boys and five girls in harsh times during the early part of the 20th Century.

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updated 10:51 AM May 16, 2013

BRUNELL | Avoiding the Obamacare train wreck

Even some of its strongest supporters now say that the federal Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, is going to be a train wreck. The question is, what are we going to do about it?

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updated 10:58 AM May 9, 2013

EDITORIAL | Mom is far away, but remains close to heart

It’s been years since I’ve been able to spend Mother’s Day with my mom. But I’ve always made sure there’s a card in the mail and a phone call on that special day to remind her how much I love and appreciate her.

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10:58 AM May 9, 2013

SEN. NATHAN SCHLICHER | Better solutions if we work together

Together we often find better ideas and solutions than we can alone, and that is certainly the case in the Legislature.

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updated 11:53 AM May 2, 2013

LIFE 102 | Resources available for senior citizens in county

A few months back I required legal advice from an attorney, I made a consulting appointment with the firm I utilize. At the end of this very productive session of almost an hour I asked what I owed.

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updated 11:52 AM May 2, 2013

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Reader thankful for column

I want to thank the Port Orchard Independent for printing an article written by Kathleen Fuller regarding Depression and the senior citizen.

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updated 12:06 PM April 19, 2013

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Political destruction of a institution

The political “destruction” of an institution, mandated to exist by the U.S. Constitution, is coming to a location near you.

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updated 10:34 AM April 19, 2013

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | March 15, 2012

SIPO thanks supporters, Legislators must take responsibility and reform is critical before new taxes

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updated 10:34 AM April 19, 2013

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Fathoms O'Fun thanks supporters

Fathoms o’Fun Festival would like to thank the following sponsors and individuals for their contribution to our 2013 Scholarship Pageant.

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updated 10:32 AM April 19, 2013

Question of the Day

Do you think the Port Orchard indoor market downtown will open July 4th?