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Gate city ladder crew.

BACK WHEN: Port Angeles, still the Puget Sound’s Gate City

IN THE EARLY days of Port Angeles, civic leaders had a vision for its growth and development. How could we attract more people to our… Continue reading

 

ISSUES OF FAITH: Imagine a new world

WITH THE HOLIDAYS behind us, after we have sent gifts, well wishes to friends and loved ones, and donations to charities that help those in… Continue reading

 

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Program planned for Sunday service in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will conduct the Burning Bowl and Vision Quest rituals at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at… Continue reading

 

The Rev. Phillip LaBelle

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church service set

The Rev. Phillip LaBelle will lead services at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. LaBelle will speak at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,… Continue reading

The Rev. Phillip LaBelle
Rev. Dr. Clancy Blakemore

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Clancy Blakemore will present “All is God, All is Good” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Blakemore will be the guest speaker… Continue reading

Rev. Dr. Clancy Blakemore

A GROWING CONCERN: New year, new chores are coming for your garden

FIRST, HAPPY NEW Year to each and everyone of you! May all of your fingers be green and the weeds disappear from your gardens. As… Continue reading

During freezing weather an exterior hot-cold frost-free water faucet helps to wash mud off a horse’s lower legs and hooves, soak hay and to melt ice off the top of a frozen water trough. Here, Lacey enjoyed a warm shower in the spring with this faucet by Woodford. (Karen Griffiths/For Peninsula Daily News)

HORSEPLAY: Horse care during the Olympic Peninsula winter

‘TIS THE SEASON many are gathering inside in a warm home, perhaps in front of a toasty fire inside a wood stove, to enjoy special… Continue reading

During freezing weather an exterior hot-cold frost-free water faucet helps to wash mud off a horse’s lower legs and hooves, soak hay and to melt ice off the top of a frozen water trough. Here, Lacey enjoyed a warm shower in the spring with this faucet by Woodford. (Karen Griffiths/For Peninsula Daily News)

Speaker scheduled for Port Townsend Unity service

Perry Spring will share a message at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Spring will be the guest speaker at Unity in Port Townsend,… Continue reading

Mindfulness talk planned in Port Angeles

Devan Miller will present “Compassion, Love and Wisdom: A Path of Happiness” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The free talk will be in… Continue reading

The Rev. Julia McKenna-Blessing-Nuffer

OUUF program set for Sunday

The Rev. Julia McKenna-Blessingi-Nuffer will present “The Blessings of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at 11 a.m. Sunday. McKenna-Blessing-Nuffer will be the guest… Continue reading

The Rev. Julia McKenna-Blessing-Nuffer

A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t let warm weather catch you out in the cold

I HOPE EVERYONE survived the wind storm on Tuesday night! Can you believe the weather we have had in December? I cannot. I’ve seen dahlias… Continue reading

The Rev. Bruce Bode

Bode scheduled for OUUF weekend program

The Rev. Bruce Bode will present “Christmas: Season of the Heart” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be the guest speaker at… Continue reading

The Rev. Bruce Bode

ISSUES OF FAITH: Almost there, People of God

Readings: The Lessons Appointed for Use on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A, RCL WE’RE ALMOST THERE, O People of God! We’ve almost made… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Speaker set at Unity in Port Townsend for weekend service

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Joyful Solstice and Christmas Wonders” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
The Rev. William Evans.

Unity in Olympics speaker scheduled for Sunday service

The Rev. William Evans will present “An Old Fashion Christmas” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Evans will be the guest speaker at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. William Evans.
Pictured, from left, are Rae Leiper, president of the Joyce Fire Auxiliary; Keith Sowders, runner-up Grinch; Larrissa Garrison with Jayce, the 2025 Joyce Grinch; and second runner-up Grinch Brian Rice.

2025 Joyce Grinch named

Ten-month old Jayce Garrison has been named the 12th Joyce Grinch by the Joyce Fire Auxiliary. Garrison topped runners-up Keith Sowders and Brian… Continue reading

Pictured, from left, are Rae Leiper, president of the Joyce Fire Auxiliary; Keith Sowders, runner-up Grinch; Larrissa Garrison with Jayce, the 2025 Joyce Grinch; and second runner-up Grinch Brian Rice.

A GROWING CONCERN: A gardening list of naughty and nice

HERE IT IS, midway through December already! Santa is compiling his list to see who has been naughty or nice, and Olympic Peninsula residents and… Continue reading

During Living Well Farm’s Halloween Party students, such as Autumn Silva, with Penny, wore costumes and took part in fun events like apple bobbing, obstacle course and pumpkin carving.

HORSEPLAY: Horses, riders both ‘Living Well’ at riding school

WHO’S LIVING THEIR best life at Living Well Farm Riding School? It’s the horses of course! I asked owner and riding instructor Nancy McCalab why… Continue reading

During Living Well Farm’s Halloween Party students, such as Autumn Silva, with Penny, wore costumes and took part in fun events like apple bobbing, obstacle course and pumpkin carving.

Free Christmas carol sing-along scheduled for Saturday

The Walter Vaux Christmas Carol Sing-along is set for 4 p.m. Saturday. The annual event will be at First Presbyterian Church, 1111… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Find the wonder in the wait

IT’S MID-DECEMBER, BUT I have been thinking about what to write for this column ever since I first heard hints of a Christmas jingle in… Continue reading