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A GROWING CONCERN: Onward, gardening soldiers, as fall looms!

A GROWING CONCERN: Onward, gardening soldiers, as fall looms!

CAN YOU BELIEVE it’s officially autumn next week (Friday at 1:02 p.m. Pacific time)? With that said and with still weeks of great weather to… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Onward, gardening soldiers, as fall looms!
BACK WHEN: The Beechers continue life in Port Townsend

BACK WHEN: The Beechers continue life in Port Townsend

THE BEECHER FAMILY continued to live in their Walker Street home in Port Townsend for at least part of each year through about 1917. The… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: The Beechers continue life in Port Townsend

BIRD WATCH: Expecting the unexpected with our local visitors

THE SOUND IN the garden was as pleasant as 10 fingers scratching their nails on a chalkboard. It wasn’t being made by a human. After… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Seek information after dementia diagnosis

THIS IS ANOTHER column about dealing with dementia. I’m doing this because a lot of you seem to be doing that: dealing with dementia. And… Continue reading

Variety show debuts at Dungeness Schoolhouse

Variety show debuts at Dungeness Schoolhouse

Sequim writers, musicians, actors and performers can showcase their talents once again with a new show… Continue reading

Variety show debuts at Dungeness Schoolhouse

Port Townsend Summer Band in harmony with Sequim City Band for concert

The Sequim City Band will perform a special combined concert with the Port Townsend Summer Band at 3 p.m. Sunday. The outdoor concert… Continue reading

Seminar series targets writers seeking book publication

Seminar series targets writers seeking book publication

Olympic Peninsula Authors is beginning a free two-part seminar series for writers looking to publish books. The first is scheduled for 6 to… Continue reading

Seminar series targets writers seeking book publication
Andrew May stands in front of the silage leftover from processing fresh-cut hops as seen in the background on individual wagons. The thousand-acre operation is east of Moxee. (Sheila Miller)

A GROWING CONCERN: Hop to it by cultivating libatious plants

O — MAZING” The hop for its profit I thus do exalt, It strengtheneth the drink and it flavorith malt, and being well-brewed,… Continue reading

Andrew May stands in front of the silage leftover from processing fresh-cut hops as seen in the background on individual wagons. The thousand-acre operation is east of Moxee. (Sheila Miller)

BIRD WATCH: Texas birding makes for lasting memories

I LOVE TEXAS. I’ve considered it special ever since childhood. You can’t grow up crazy about horses and cowboys without giving part of your heart… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Don’t let probate fear stop you dead

PROBATE. A LOT of us just stopped dead in our tracks (some things I just can’t resist). After all, “death” and “probate” go together, right?… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Fresh water is important for animals

HORSEPLAY: Fresh water is important for animals

IF YOU WERE thirsty and were handed a glass filled with green and murky water, would you drink it? Just as we want and enjoy… Continue reading

HORSEPLAY: Fresh water is important for animals

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Chart helps with packing lunches

SCHOOL STARTED AROUND the Peninsula about a week ago. Your shoddy summer eating habits have been tucked away and you’ve turned over a new leaf.… Continue reading

Garden walk, sea chanteys, dances offered this week

A garden walk, evening of sea chanteys and maritime songs and community dances are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Never forget, because history is watching

NEVER FORGET. HAVE these words about the Holocaust become a cliche? There seems to be a weariness about the subject. “Yes, it was terrible, but… Continue reading

Sequim’s free clinic to host walk, fair Saturday

Sequim’s free clinic to host walk, fair Saturday

The Dungeness Valley Health &Wellness Clinic, Sequim’s free clinic, will host its 13th annual Fun Walk and a health fair at 9 a.m.… Continue reading

Sequim’s free clinic to host walk, fair Saturday
Shipley Center offers bus ride to Wooden Boat Festival

Shipley Center offers bus ride to Wooden Boat Festival

Sequim’s Shipley Center will offer a bus ride to and from the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival on Saturday. Participants must register by… Continue reading

Shipley Center offers bus ride to Wooden Boat Festival

Forum focuses on peace of mind during estate planning

Attorney Michael Hatch will present a free WOW! Working on Wellness forum, “Elder Law: Simple Steps Towards Peace of Mind,” at 2:30 p.m.… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Use Alzheimer’s walk to fight back against death

DEATH AND I have met on numerous occasions, although I’m happy to report that we haven’t been formally introduced. As is the case for many… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Phosphorous, the miracle drug of bulbs and perennials

IT IS SO appropriate that as we all begin our first week of September and the month of autumn officially begins, I write an article… Continue reading