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Tufts dean’s list named

Tufts University has named two local students to its fall 2022 dean’s list. The students are Max Morningstar, of Port Townsend, and… Continue reading

Holden service slated Wednesday

There is a Holden evening prayer service at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The services will be conducted Wednesday evenings throughout March at Holy… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: What is a bishop?

CURRENTLY, I AM the bishop in the Mount Pleasant ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You might ask, “What is a… Continue reading

The Rev. Cindy Akana

Program scheduled for OUUF on Sunday

The Rev. Cindy Akana will present “Grow What You Sow” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Akana is the guest speaker at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Cindy Akana
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Principles of Hope, Part 2” at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith
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Tom McGraw of Port Angeles pulls weeds from a plot in the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles on Tuesday. With the first day of spring less than a week away, many gardeners are starting the process of preparing for the upcoming growing season.

Weed work at community garden

Tom McGraw of Port Angeles pulls weeds from a plot in the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles on Tuesday. With the first day… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Tom McGraw of Port Angeles pulls weeds from a plot in the Fifth Street Community Garden in Port Angeles on Tuesday. With the first day of spring less than a week away, many gardeners are starting the process of preparing for the upcoming growing season.

Fair Association to host garage sale

The Jefferson County Fair Association will host its 21st Community Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The annual sale… Continue reading

Wendy Bart

Olympic Peninsula YMCA CEO earns Women of Excellence distinction

Wendy Bart, chief executive officer for Olympic Peninsula YMCA, recently received the Women of Excellence Award from the Women’s Leadership Resource Network.… Continue reading

Wendy Bart
Pictured, from left to right, are Antonio Romero, Betsy Davis, Rita Frangione, Shirlee Beck and Cliff Barcelo.

Photo courtesy of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

Elks Lodge makes donation

Port Townsend Elks Lodge #317 recently donated $3,000 to support the Northwestern School of Wooden Boatbuilding’s veterans’ supportive campus program. The program sponsors quarterly events… Continue reading

Pictured, from left to right, are Antonio Romero, Betsy Davis, Rita Frangione, Shirlee Beck and Cliff Barcelo.

Photo courtesy of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding
It’s a breathtaking morning view in Kenya for Suzanne Anaya, who went to Kenya as part of an African safari.

Traveler’s Journal to present ‘Massai Mara, East Kenya’

Photos of trip to accompany lecture Thursday in Sequim

It’s a breathtaking morning view in Kenya for Suzanne Anaya, who went to Kenya as part of an African safari.

A GROWING CONCERN: Spring into action with gardening chores

NEXT MONDAY, MARCH 20, at 2:24 p.m., Spring officially begins here on the Peninsula! What this translates to is a tremendous to-do list needing to… Continue reading

Sequim Equestrian Team won 1st place in 10 events at its second of three Washington High School Equestrian Team meets, held Feb. 24-26, at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds indoor area. Competing with borrowed horses in Showmanship were Katelynn Sharp, left, with Nikki (coach Keri’s horse) and Celbie Karjalainen with Pistol.Sequim Equestrian Team won 1st place in 10 events at its second of three Washington High School Equestrian Team meets, held Feb. 24-26, at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds indoor area. Competing with borrowed horses in Showmanship were Katelynn Sharp, left, with Nikki (coach Keri’s horse) and Celbie Karjalainen with Pistol (Coach Katie’s horse). (Photo courtesy of KATIE SALMON-NEWTON)

HORSEPLAY: Cold weather for Washington High School Equestrian Meet

ARE Y’ALL TIRED of the freezing cold temperatures? March 20 is officially the first day of Spring. I think I speak for most of us… Continue reading

Sequim Equestrian Team won 1st place in 10 events at its second of three Washington High School Equestrian Team meets, held Feb. 24-26, at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds indoor area. Competing with borrowed horses in Showmanship were Katelynn Sharp, left, with Nikki (coach Keri’s horse) and Celbie Karjalainen with Pistol.Sequim Equestrian Team won 1st place in 10 events at its second of three Washington High School Equestrian Team meets, held Feb. 24-26, at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds indoor area. Competing with borrowed horses in Showmanship were Katelynn Sharp, left, with Nikki (coach Keri’s horse) and Celbie Karjalainen with Pistol (Coach Katie’s horse). (Photo courtesy of KATIE SALMON-NEWTON)
Pictured is David Whitney, ECHHO board chair, presenting the award to Gormly.

ECHHO volunteer honored

The Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization (ECHHO) recently presented the Bruce and Jeanette Travis Award to Margie Gormly, who was the organization’s 2022 volunteer of… Continue reading

Pictured is David Whitney, ECHHO board chair, presenting the award to Gormly.
The DAISY Foundation has recognized Marie Flanagan with its DAISY award.

Flanagan recognized with DAISY award

The DAISY Foundation has recognized Marie Flanagan with its DAISY award. Flanagan is a registered nurse on the medical/surgical unit at Olympic Medical Center. The… Continue reading

The DAISY Foundation has recognized Marie Flanagan with its DAISY award.

Guest speaker set for Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

The Rev. Bruce Bode will present “In Quest of Living Religion” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be the guest speaker at… Continue reading

Holden service set Wednesday

There is a Holden evening prayer service at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The services will be conducted Wednesday evenings throughout March at Holy… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding meaning and healing in the questions, not just the answers

SINCE THE FIRST century, when Jews were executed for converting others, Judaism has not been a religion interested in seeking converts. Although we know many… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Principles of Hope, Part I” at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Unity speaker scheduled in Port Angeles

The Rev. Lynn Osborne will present “Reflections of St. Patrick” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Osborne is the guest speaker at Unity in… Continue reading

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‘Nitrogen in the Garden’ topic of Green Thumb presentation

Soil, sun and water … we know the basics of what plants need to grow. But the nutrients in soil are extremely… Continue reading

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