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Tambor docked at Coast Guard Air Station. No identity for the men. Source: Nancy VanSickle collection

BACK WHEN: They found a place to call home

Sailors return to Clallam County after their service

Tambor docked at Coast Guard Air Station. No identity for the men. Source: Nancy VanSickle collection

Expanded grab bags at NOLS

The North Olympic Library System has added DVDs and music CDs to its grab bag service. Patrons can request a grab bag… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Visitors to John Wayne Marina near Sequim walk under colorful foliage in a small park at the marina entrance on Wednesday.
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Fall in full color

Visitors to John Wayne Marina near Sequim on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, walk under colorful foliage in a small park at the marina entrance.… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Visitors to John Wayne Marina near Sequim walk under colorful foliage in a small park at the marina entrance on Wednesday.

Galloway graduates with master’s degree

Andrea E. Galloway, of Port Angeles, recently graduated from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. Galloway earned a Master of Science.… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News U.S. Navy veteran Lt. Cmdr Frank Hurlbut, 92, a resident of Sinclair Place assisted living community in Sequim, takes a teathered balloon ride with Capt. Crystal Stout of the Dream Catcher Balloon Program on Wednesday. Hurlbut, who as a Navy pilot during his time of service, was one a several Sinclair Place residents who were offered the opportunity to take short rides to enjoy the view.
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Hot air balloon ride for local veteran

U.S. Navy veteran Lt. Cmdr. Frank Hurlbut, 92, takes a tethered balloon ride with Capt. Crystal Stout of the Dream Catcher Balloon Program on Veterans… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News U.S. Navy veteran Lt. Cmdr Frank Hurlbut, 92, a resident of Sinclair Place assisted living community in Sequim, takes a teathered balloon ride with Capt. Crystal Stout of the Dream Catcher Balloon Program on Wednesday. Hurlbut, who as a Navy pilot during his time of service, was one a several Sinclair Place residents who were offered the opportunity to take short rides to enjoy the view.

ISSUES OF FAITH: In uncertain times, God remains steady

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Larry Owen, 97, stands outside the St. Andrew's Place Assisted Living Community in Port Angeles on Friday.

B-17 crew chief recalls World War II

Specialist has family ties to Peninsula

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Larry Owen, 97, stands outside the St. Andrew's Place Assisted Living Community in Port Angeles on Friday.
Joe Holtrop, Clallam Conservation District Executive Director, provides information about landscaping with native plants on Nov. 12, part of the Green Thumbs Garden Tips education series. Submitted photo

Landscaping with native plants topic of lecture

Techniques for creating sustainable landscapes that thrive while requiring less maintenance, less water and contributing to the natural habitats of native fauna… Continue reading

Joe Holtrop, Clallam Conservation District Executive Director, provides information about landscaping with native plants on Nov. 12, part of the Green Thumbs Garden Tips education series. Submitted photo
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Sequim’s Manis mastodon figures in new research

Dates pushed back through study of fossil, blunt object

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Enter for your chance to win $15,000 starting Nov. 16!

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Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Northwest Executive Officer Capt. Angel Santiago, left, and Commanding Officer Capt. Ben Miller salute the grave of Medal of Honor recipient Navy Petty Officer Marvin G. Shields during the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Gardiner Cemetery. The COVID-19 pandemic limited the ceremony to a small group of fewer than 10 people instead of the more than 100 who have attended in previous years. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)
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Salute for service

Small crowd gathers for annual Veterans Day ceremony at Gardiner Cemetery

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Northwest Executive Officer Capt. Angel Santiago, left, and Commanding Officer Capt. Ben Miller salute the grave of Medal of Honor recipient Navy Petty Officer Marvin G. Shields during the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Gardiner Cemetery. The COVID-19 pandemic limited the ceremony to a small group of fewer than 10 people instead of the more than 100 who have attended in previous years. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Start planning now for holiday beauty

LAST WEEK, WE discussed how this is the ideal time of year to prune your conifers. I hinted that I would explain how all these… Continue reading

Pictured is Cynthia Bork, on left, being sworn in by Carol Weiler, also shown is Virginia Wagner.

New Daughters of American Revolutions sworn in

Cynthia Bork, left, is sworn into the Michael Trebert chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution by Carol Weiler, right, as Virgina Wagner watches.… Continue reading

Pictured is Cynthia Bork, on left, being sworn in by Carol Weiler, also shown is Virginia Wagner.
Dolores ‘Dee’ Cantlon, RN, receives a DAISY Award for exceptional nursing at Olympic Medical Center.

Olympic Medical Center nurse given honor

The DAISY Foundation has recognized Dee Cantlon, a registered nurse at Olympic Medical Center, with its DAISY award. The award recognizes the… Continue reading

Dolores ‘Dee’ Cantlon, RN, receives a DAISY Award for exceptional nursing at Olympic Medical Center.
Maxine Reid of Marysville uses a spotting scope to look for birds on Port Angeles Harbor from Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on Wednesday. The location is popular with birders trying to spot water fowl of the Pacific Northwest. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Bird spotting

Maxine Reid of Marysville uses a spotting scope to look for birds on Port Angeles Harbor from Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on Wednesday, Nov,… Continue reading

Maxine Reid of Marysville uses a spotting scope to look for birds on Port Angeles Harbor from Ediz Hook in Port Angeles on Wednesday. The location is popular with birders trying to spot water fowl of the Pacific Northwest. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Gardiner onsite watch parties set

Registration required

THE CONVERSATION: ‘Namaste’ becomes perfect pandemic greeting

By Jeremy David Engels | The Conversation HANDS OVER THE heart in prayer pose. A little bow of the head. A gesture of respect. An… Continue reading

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Trinity United Methodist Church drive-up services suspended

Trinity United Methodist Church has suspended drive-up worship services for the remainder of fall and the winter due to colder weather. Recorded sermons… Continue reading

Cackling all the way, seven witches celebrate Halloween by paddling through Port Townsend Bay under a setting sun Saturday evening, with the ferry terminal, the paper mill and the Olympic Mountains in the background. This coven includes Juanita Maples, Shannon Murock, Heather Sessions, Karyn Stillwell, Adrian Olson, Amy Pacifera and Lily Murock. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)
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Bewitching day on bay

Cackling all the way, seven witches celebrate Halloween by paddling through Port Townsend Bay under a setting sun Saturday evening, with the ferry terminal, the… Continue reading

Cackling all the way, seven witches celebrate Halloween by paddling through Port Townsend Bay under a setting sun Saturday evening, with the ferry terminal, the paper mill and the Olympic Mountains in the background. This coven includes Juanita Maples, Shannon Murock, Heather Sessions, Karyn Stillwell, Adrian Olson, Amy Pacifera and Lily Murock. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Evergreen advice for conifer pruning

it’s November! Hopefully, we all remembered to turn our clocks back, which means tonight it is dark at 5… Continue reading