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2020 fiber arts festival now online

2020 fiber arts festival now online

The North Olympic Fiber Arts Festival has gone virtual. The festival website at FiberArtsFestival.org and Facebook page at Facebook.com/northolympicfiberarts festival) is showcasing several local… Continue reading

2020 fiber arts festival now online

A GROWING CONCERN: Dos and don’ts for autumn gardening

THE BULBS ARE arriving, soon planting will begin (November). Fall is in full swing and how I love the autumn’s paintbrush upon our landscape. Next… Continue reading

Growing figs topic of Green Thumbs presentation

Growing figs topic of Green Thumbs presentation

Paul Kolesnikoff, a graduate of the 2019 WSU Master Gardener Program, will discuss how to grow figs at noon Thursday. The event… Continue reading

Growing figs topic of Green Thumbs presentation
Through pandemic, spay-neuter clinics continue

Through pandemic, spay-neuter clinics continue

Thanks to a donation to the Peninsula Friends of Animals, owners of 11 pets were able to take advantage of a spay/neuter clinic.… Continue reading

Through pandemic, spay-neuter clinics continue

Animal blessings this weekend in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas Smith will provide animal blessings in observance of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi from 1 p.m.… Continue reading

First Friday lecture series streams online

“A Conversation About Food” panel discussion set

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding a reprieve from fear

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by… Continue reading

In full bloom

In full bloom

A bee buzzes around a Chilson’s pride dahlia in bloom at the Sequim Botanical Garden at the city’s water reclamation park. The garden is currently… Continue reading

In full bloom
Practice in the park

Practice in the park

Cindy Mackay, front, a member of the Sequim City Band, and Bonnie Booth, who plays with numerous local ensembles, practice on their trombones at the… Continue reading

Practice in the park

A GROWING CONCERN: Plan ahead to prevent frost worries

WOW, CAN YOU believe it? Already it is October (well okay, it will be Wednesday). And with the advent of mid-autumn and the “Harvest Moon”… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Volunteers make trails more accessible for horse riders

Back County Horsemen Peninsula Chapter widens parking area for horse trailers

Milestone: Peninsula youths earn history awards

Milestone: Peninsula youths earn history awards

North Olympic History Center awards 2020 Hands on History Scholarships

Milestone: Peninsula youths earn history awards

ISSUES OF FAITH: She put faith into action

IN MOURNING THE loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a pillar of justice, integrity and honor who relied on her Jewish values to guide her, it… Continue reading

Mount Walker hike offers spectacular views, variety of birds

Mount Walker hike offers spectacular views, variety of birds

Listen to a police scanner on the North Olympic Peninsula and you’ll hear about Mount Walker. The 800-foot pass between Brinnon and Quilcene… Continue reading

Mount Walker hike offers spectacular views, variety of birds
Olympic Peninsula Humane Society receives donation

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society receives donation

Peninsula Pet Cremation presented a check for $1,582 to the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society (OPHS). The money was collected during July in lieu of fees… Continue reading

Olympic Peninsula Humane Society receives donation
Port Angeles piano tunes

Port Angeles piano tunes

Raisa Mathisen of Port Angeles busks on an electric piano in the breezeway of the 100 block of West First Street in downtown Port Angeles… Continue reading

Port Angeles piano tunes
Muriel Nesbitt to present ‘Pumpkins and Squash’

Muriel Nesbitt to present ‘Pumpkins and Squash’

Lecture part of the Green Thumb Garden Tips series

Muriel Nesbitt to present ‘Pumpkins and Squash’
Retiree advocates for equality at intersection

Retiree advocates for equality at intersection

Sequim man has 100-plus-day streak

Retiree advocates for equality at intersection
Best of the Peninsula 2020 winners announced

Best of the Peninsula 2020 winners announced

Special section, online ballots showcase champions

Best of the Peninsula 2020 winners announced