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Milestone: Bloodworks NW nets 28 units at Unity of Effort

Bloodworks Northwest collected 28 units during its blood drive — and registered 18 first-time donors — at the Unity of Effort earlier this… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Making the most of summer’s last lazy days

ANOTHER GORGEOUS AUGUST week here in Camelot, I mean, the Olympic Peninsula. And since the best days of summer are upon us, let’s follow last… Continue reading

HELP LINE: A reader shares her tale of being ‘scammed’

I OFTEN GO on about scams. In my opinion, what follows in an email from a local lady was not a scam, but it is… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Local equestrian’s second mystery novel coming soon

HORSEPLAY: Local equestrian’s second mystery novel coming soon

A DEAD BLOW hammer leaves little to no mark on the surface it strikes. That’s the tag line to Sequim author and competitive endurance rider… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Local equestrian’s second mystery novel coming soon
THE COOKING HOBBYIST: When life gives you lemons, make lemon bars

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: When life gives you lemons, make lemon bars

AUGUST IS A difficult month. I don’t know why, but this seems to be true every year. This August is proving to follow the same… Continue reading

THE COOKING HOBBYIST: When life gives you lemons, make lemon bars
Young actors take on ‘The Reluctant Dragon’

Young actors take on ‘The Reluctant Dragon’

Children’s play highlights differences can be strengths

Young actors take on ‘The Reluctant Dragon’
Music, poetry, bowling, more planned on Olympic Peninsula

Music, poetry, bowling, more planned on Olympic Peninsula

A summer winery concert in Port Angeles, ekphrastic poetry in Port Townsend and free bowling in Forks are among the upcoming activities on the North… Continue reading

Music, poetry, bowling, more planned on Olympic Peninsula

ISSUES OF FAITH: Look at the end of events with a new perspective

“REJOICE ALWAYS, PRAY without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).… Continue reading

Port Angeles singer part of winning Sweet Adelines quartet

Port Angeles singer part of winning Sweet Adelines quartet

Port Angeles resident Connie Alward was part of the Sweet Adelines quartet “Wink” that won first place at the Sweet Adelines International Region… Continue reading

Port Angeles singer part of winning Sweet Adelines quartet
A GROWING CONCERN: Find harmony between home and garden

A GROWING CONCERN: Find harmony between home and garden

MY ELDEST SON has just been recently married in a client’s garden; the corn roast with all 400 people has come and gone; and with… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Find harmony between home and garden

Drag racing, winery concert, steam-powered machines on Peninsula

Drag racing in Forks, a winery concert and a gathering of steam-powered machines are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Silence enables evil

IN JUDAISM, THE most important principle is not what we believe, or how much we study the Bible, but whether we take the teachings of… Continue reading

PHOTO: Sunshine tunes played in Port Angeles

PHOTO: Sunshine tunes played in Port Angeles

Sara Wilson, 13, of Port Angeles takes advantage of a sunny afternoon to play her violin on Port Angeles City Pier, much to the delight… Continue reading

PHOTO: Sunshine tunes played in Port Angeles
Vern Frykholm, right, walks across the 2018 Colonial Festival portraying George Washington alongside Jane Ritchey, left, portraying Martha Washington. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

5th annual Northwest Colonial Festival brings more history

More reenactors joining to add more knowledge to event

Vern Frykholm, right, walks across the 2018 Colonial Festival portraying George Washington alongside Jane Ritchey, left, portraying Martha Washington. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

A GROWING CONCERN: ‘Drew the destroyer’ — a mouse tale of battle

SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE been quizzing me about mice because this menace has descended on their gardens. With that being the case, let me tell you… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Catch up on this and that this week

OK, I GUESS it’s time to clean up my act (don’t say it) by cleaning out my miscellaneous file. Remember, miscellaneous does not mean unimportant.… Continue reading

Concerts, plant sales, hikes on Peninsula

Concerts, plant sales and hikes are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsula… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Being in the presence of beauty is akin to being near God

IF SOMEONE WERE to ask you what is the most beautiful place you’ve ever been or the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen, what would… Continue reading

Manis Mastodon, Sequim’s major archaeological find, in focus with PBS affiliate

Manis Mastodon, Sequim’s major archaeological find, in focus with PBS affiliate

Sequim’s major archeological history got a focus from local PBS affiliate

Manis Mastodon, Sequim’s major archaeological find, in focus with PBS affiliate