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Quake preparedness, Book Wars, self-defense on Peninsula calendar

A quake preparedness lecture, a student Book Wars competition and a self-defense workshop are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also… Continue reading

Red Wine, Cider, Chocolate Tour offered on second weekend

The second weekend of the Olympic Peninsula Wineries’ 2019 Red Wine, Cider & Chocolate Tour is Saturday and Sunday. The self-guided tour of nine wineries… Continue reading

Peninsula libraries to host composter, recycler workshops

Peninsula libraries to host composter, recycler workshops

The North Olympic Library System will offer Master Composter/Recycler Workshops at the Sequim, Port Angeles and Forks libraries, with the first to be presented Tuesday.… Continue reading

Peninsula libraries to host composter, recycler workshops
PHOTO: ‘Sailing’ in the Port Townsend breeze

PHOTO: ‘Sailing’ in the Port Townsend breeze

Jude Brown, 9, hoists the rigging as his twin brothers, Lucas and Nathan, 3, all from Seattle, steer the ship at the Northwest Maritime Center… Continue reading

PHOTO: ‘Sailing’ in the Port Townsend breeze
Composite image selected for Sequim Lavender Festival

Composite image selected for Sequim Lavender Festival

‘For My Hat’ to be featured on T-shirts, brochures

Composite image selected for Sequim Lavender Festival
A GROWING CONCERN: See Gardens of the World all in one place

A GROWING CONCERN: See Gardens of the World all in one place

AFTER THIS WEEK of snow, more snow, then slush along with more snow, I am sure you are ready for a break. I have just… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: See Gardens of the World all in one place

HELP LINE: Beware: The Promise could kill you

ONE OF MY many totally unrelated and utterly fragmented theories about life on planet Earth is what I call “Listen to the Day.” It just… Continue reading

Avalanche lecture, self-defense seminar, green crabs among the upcoming activities

EDITOR’S NOTE: The date has been corrected for the lecture on S’Klallam hunting in Blyn. An avalanche lecture, a self-defense seminar and a presentation about… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding our light through service to needy

THIS WEEK’S TORAH portion continues telling the story of the Jews’ journey through the wilderness. They have received instructions on the building of the sanctuary… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: ‘Snow’ what you’re doing in the garden

AND BANG, JUST like that: It’s winter on the Olympic Peninsula. It really looks and feels like winter. Being from Wisconsin, born and raised, I… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Remember to express love to those you love

MY BEST FRIEND and I have a large, wrought iron sign on our wall that says, “indulge.” Sometimes, I take that to heart. This is… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: When Gypsy met Porsche

HORSEPLAY: When Gypsy met Porsche

Mini-horse becomes companion for French Warmblood horse

HORSEPLAY: When Gypsy met Porsche
THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Winter advice: Let the slow cooker do the work

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Winter advice: Let the slow cooker do the work

I THINK MY slow cooker might be the dinner chef I’ve always wanted and have never been able to afford. Let me explain. I think… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: Winter advice: Let the slow cooker do the work

2019 Book Wars Final Competition set for today

The 2019 Book Wars Final Competition that had been set for today at the Port Angeles Library has been rescheduled to 6:30… Continue reading

Dragon Dance, tree talks, feeding octopus on tap this week across the North Olympic Peninsula

The annual Dragon Dance, talks about cedar trees and an octopus feeding time are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Putting God’s plans ahead of your own expectations

IT CAN BE a rather scary leap approaching God. What does that mean, approaching God? You’re putting out feelers, seeing and wondering if he exists,… Continue reading

Six set for 124th Irrigation Festival pageant Saturday

Six set for 124th Irrigation Festival pageant Saturday

Six students will compete for four spots in the 124th Sequim Irrigation Festival’s royal court at 6 p.m. Saturday. The annual Royalty Pageant… Continue reading

Six set for 124th Irrigation Festival pageant Saturday

Extreme weather topic of Science Café

Angela Rowe will talk about a study into Argentina’s weather patterns that feature some of the most intense storms in the world at… Continue reading

PHOTO: Eagle-eye view in Port Angeles

PHOTO: Eagle-eye view in Port Angeles

A bald eagle perches atop a utility pole along Ediz Hook Road in Port Angeles. The hook on the north side of Port Angeles Harbor… Continue reading

PHOTO: Eagle-eye view in Port Angeles