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ISSUES OF FAITH: Calling on Albert Schweitzer and his ‘stand to reason’

DISDAIN FOR SCIENCE, the splitting off of reason from religion, “fake news”! For solace and hope, I turn to the life and thought of Dr.… Continue reading

Erin Hawkins/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Members of the Sequim Botanical Gardens Society — Lee Bowen, Dona Brock, Jean Pier, Donni Hatlestad, Kathy Pitts, John Hassel, Maryann Ballard, Stu Hemstreet and Andy Pitts — stand where a pergola will be landscaped in as part of the planned rose garden that will be an addition to the Sequim Botanical Gardens.

Sequim community garden blossoms with help of volunteers

What used to be a starting project at Carrie Blake Park 10 years ago is blooming back to life as volunteers work to… Continue reading

Erin Hawkins/Olympic Peninsula News Group                                Members of the Sequim Botanical Gardens Society — Lee Bowen, Dona Brock, Jean Pier, Donni Hatlestad, Kathy Pitts, John Hassel, Maryann Ballard, Stu Hemstreet and Andy Pitts — stand where a pergola will be landscaped in as part of the planned rose garden that will be an addition to the Sequim Botanical Gardens.

A GROWING CONCERN: With summer nearly here, what’s left to do?

CAN YOU BELIEVE it? June already! With the passing of Labor Day weekend and a rash of sunburn, summer is unofficially here. Your flowers are… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: Lincoln Street buildings come and go

BACK WHEN: Lincoln Street buildings come and go

A FEW READERS recognized the Arctic Meat Market in the May photo of the month. The photo shows Arden Farms and the Arctic Meat Market… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: Lincoln Street buildings come and go

BIRD WATCH: Seems there’s a surprise around feeder almost every day

A SCUFFLE BETWEEN two birds called my attention to the ground under the feeder. Sibling rivalry. Two juvenile juncos were after sunflower seeds that had… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Caregivers need support sometimes, too

THE ODDS ARE pretty good that most of us are hearing the terms “caregiver” and “caregiver support” more and more. If you’re a veteran of… Continue reading

Historical society to announce Heritage Awards today

The Clallam County Historical Society will announce winners of the Heritage Award when it conducts its annual meeting during History Tales at… Continue reading

Mariners’ Regatta, whale presentation among upcoming activities

A regatta, the fourth Rally in the Alley, a dart tourney fundraiser and an alley cleanup are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.… Continue reading

Blue Whole Gallery marks 20th year during First Friday Art Walk

Blue Whole Gallery marks 20th year during First Friday Art Walk

The Blue Whole Gallery will celebrate its 20th anniversary tonight during the First Friday Art Walk. The artists’ co-op at 129 W. Washington… Continue reading

Blue Whole Gallery marks 20th year during First Friday Art Walk

ISSUES OF FAITH: In marriage, love endures all things

Ephesians 5:21 NIV MARRIAGE MATTERS. MARRIAGE matters for the health of our families; it matters… Continue reading

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe exhibits ‘Treaty Rights and Resources’

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe exhibits ‘Treaty Rights and Resources’

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s online museum has announced a new exhibit, “Treaty Rights and Resources.” The exhibit describes the basis for treaties and… Continue reading

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe exhibits ‘Treaty Rights and Resources’

Jefferson food gardens offer self-guided tour Saturday

Food Bank Farm &Gardens of Jefferson County will host a free garden tour Saturday. The self-guided tour, set from 1 p.m. to… Continue reading

Master Gardener Elaine Webber will provide tips for drought-resistant gardens at upcoming talks in Port Angeles and Sequim. (Amanda Rosenberg)

Master Gardener to give two lectures on water-wise gardens

Clallam County Master Gardener Elaine Webber will offer tips for healthy drought-resistant, low-maintenance gardens at two upcoming lectures. This coming Saturday, Webber will speak at… Continue reading

Master Gardener Elaine Webber will provide tips for drought-resistant gardens at upcoming talks in Port Angeles and Sequim. (Amanda Rosenberg)
Prize-winning poet to appear at Peninsula College

Prize-winning poet to appear at Peninsula College

Poet Charlotte Gould Warren will return to the Peninsula College stage Thursday to celebrate her newest poetry manuscript, “Dangerous Bodies,” which recently… Continue reading

Prize-winning poet to appear at Peninsula College
A GROWING CONCERN: Public gardens a great way to seed ideas for own yard

A GROWING CONCERN: Public gardens a great way to seed ideas for own yard

SURE, THE VERY same weekend I travel to see my elder son graduate from the Air Force’s basic military training, you folks here on the… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Public gardens a great way to seed ideas for own yard

BIRD WATCH: When hummingbirds see red, it can create special bird moments

YOU CAN’T HAVE too much red color in your garden. I don’t mean flowers, even though I do love red flowers. I’m talking about objects… Continue reading

HELP LINE: When you have time to, think through your options

HERE’S AN EXCHANGE that might be helpful to a lot of us. I’ll put it into a question-and-answer format, although that isn’t exactly how it… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Port Angeles, Sequim high school riders finish season

HORSEPLAY: Port Angeles, Sequim high school riders finish season

DON’T YOU JUST love this time of year when the sun goes down after 9 p.m.? We’ve got blue skies above, flowers in bloom and… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Port Angeles, Sequim high school riders finish season
PENINSULA KITCHEN: Season ripe for fresh salad

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Season ripe for fresh salad

I DON’T KNOW about you, but I could not make myself come inside last Sunday to write up this recipe. It was sunny and warm,… Continue reading

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Season ripe for fresh salad
Beth Pratt

Authors focus on Peninsula highlights at Fourth Friday Readings

Writers on the Spit will host free Fourth Friday Readings featuring two authors at 6:30 tonight at The Lodge. Eva Stanfield and Beth… Continue reading

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