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Bremerton, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a $36 million patrol boat deal boosts Bremerton shipbuilding jobs
  • Armored Saint and Metal Church bringing Metal Saint Tour to Bremerton
  • What will USS Abraham Lincoln’s move to Bremerton mean for locals?

Also on today's calendar: Miss or Fit? Masquerade and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 56 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 56, low: 42.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 53 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SAFE Boats wins boatbuilding contract worth up to $36.4 million (workboat.com) — Bremerton-based SAFE Boats International just landed a five‑year contract worth up to $36.4 million to build patrol boats for U.S. Southern Command partners, strengthening its order book and job base. Production starts in 2027, with boats and support services headed to several Caribbean and South American nations, underscoring the company’s growing global role while keeping high‑skilled maritime work rooted in Bremerton.
   

2. ARMORED SAINT Considered Replacing JOHN BUSH After His Departure For ANTHRAX, But Brotherhood Won Out (bravewords.com) — Metal fans in Bremerton can catch Armored Saint and Metal Church at the Redwood Theater on November 14 as part of their Metal Saint Tour. The feature dives into the band’s history, singer John Bush’s departure and return, and their new album, while laying out full North American and European tour plans for those willing to travel beyond Kitsap County.
   

3. Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: October 27, 2026 (twz.com subscription) — USS Abraham Lincoln is being reassigned to Bremerton for a major refueling and overhaul, meaning a permanent move for the carrier’s crew and families into the local community. The broader piece tracks where U.S. aircraft carriers are operating worldwide, but the homeport shift could bring more Navy jobs, spending, and activity to Bremerton’s shipyard and surrounding neighborhoods.
   

4. Strong Final Round Lifts Clinton into Top 15 at Battle at Bremerton (dailyfly.com) — A collegiate golf tournament wrapped up in Bremerton with freshman Carson Clinton shooting a two‑under 70 to secure a top‑15 finish and lead LC State’s men’s team to sixth place overall. Local readers may notice visiting college teams competing here as the fall season ends and players shift into winter training before spring play resumes.
   

5. Utah authorities connect WA serial killer Ted Bundy to 1970s homicide (fox5atlanta.com) — Utah authorities say new forensic work has tied Ted Bundy to another 1970s homicide, closing a long-cold case with national and Washington ties. For Bremerton readers, the story also flags that Bremerton Foodline is facing a 55% surge in demand and severe shortages, underscoring growing local need even as regional crime headlines dominate.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

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