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Summer
Award Winning Ribs in Your Own Backyard? Lagasse Says Low Heat, Amstutz Uses Whiskey
The art of grilling ribs, is one that takes years for some to master, yet a rite of summer that most try to do at least once on the grill. There are many ways to do so. Most d...
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The Neighborhood Files
5 Bands to Play Art, Wine Festival Downtown on Saturday
Main Street Kent is bringing five bands for the music lineup for the 6th annual Masterpieces on Main Art & Wine Festival, to be held in downtown Kent on Saturday, June 2, from noon to...
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The Neighborhood Files
Bocce Courts Added to Plum Creek Park
The Kent Parks and Recreation Department christened the new bocce courts at Plum Creek Park this month. The courts were installed on the north side of the park near the entrance. Par...
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Government
Hydrant Flushing Starts Today in Kent
Hydrant flushing in Kent starts today. The flushing takes place between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. through the end of June. To view a complete schedule of what neighborhood hydrants are ...
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The Neighborhood Files
PHOTOS: Memorial Day Parades Through Kent
Kent celebrated Memorial Day in true small-town America fashion with a parade under sunny skies Monday morning. Got photos of the family enjoying yesterday's parade? Share them with ...
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Government
UPDATE: Portion of North Mantua Street Dedicated to Army Spc. Adam Hamilton
Editor's note: this story was updated at 9 a.m. May 29, 2012. One year after he died, Adam Hamilton's home town dedicated a portion of the street in front of the high school where he...
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Opinion
A Singular Effort
Memorial Day is a tough holiday to celebrate, but that's what many of us will do this weekend whether it be with a cookout or by taking a short vacation to celebrate the start of summer.&...
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The Neighborhood Files
Haymaker Market Starts 20th Season Downtown
It's official: summer is here. The Haymaker Farmers Market started its 20th year outdoors Saturday following its first ever series of markets held throughout the winter. The mar...
