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Rick Smith of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation, center, watches as Aidan Butterworth, left, Dave Jungck of Kent-based AV Factory, on ladder in middle, and Tanner McLean do a test assembly of a giant Christmas decoration on Wednesday on the front lawn of the old Lincoln School in Port Angeles. The decoration, donated by the Microsoft Corporation, will become part of a display in the foundation's Festival of Trees in November, and then be incorporated into the Port Angeles Winter Ice Village in December.

Tinsel test run

Rick Smith of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation, center, watches as Aidan Butterworth, left, Dave Jungck of Kent-based AV Factory, on ladder in middle, and… Continue reading

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Rick Smith of the Olympic Medical Center Foundation, center, watches as Aidan Butterworth, left, Dave Jungck of Kent-based AV Factory, on ladder in middle, and Tanner McLean do a test assembly of a giant Christmas decoration on Wednesday on the front lawn of the old Lincoln School in Port Angeles. The decoration, donated by the Microsoft Corporation, will become part of a display in the foundation's Festival of Trees in November, and then be incorporated into the Port Angeles Winter Ice Village in December.
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Five-year-old Barron Strangle, right, reacts as his grandmother, Ellen Mack, buries him thigh-deep in a hole they excavated at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles on Tuesday. The pair, both from Port Angeles, were taking advantage of a sunny summer day on the sand.

Summer sands in Port Angeles

Five-year-old Barron Strangle, right, reacts as his grandmother, Ellen Mack, buries him thigh-deep in a hole they excavated at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles on… Continue reading

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Five-year-old Barron Strangle, right, reacts as his grandmother, Ellen Mack, buries him thigh-deep in a hole they excavated at Hollywood Beach in Port Angeles on Tuesday. The pair, both from Port Angeles, were taking advantage of a sunny summer day on the sand.
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Mount Baker shines in morning sunshine last week as dozens of fishermen try their luck in the waters off the Point Wilson Light House.  Fishing is also open this week from Thursday through Saturday.

Fine fishing off the Point Wilson Lighthouse

Mount Baker shines in morning sunshine last week as dozens of fishermen try their luck in the waters off the Point Wilson Lighthouse. Fishing is… Continue reading

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Mount Baker shines in morning sunshine last week as dozens of fishermen try their luck in the waters off the Point Wilson Light House.  Fishing is also open this week from Thursday through Saturday.
Melanie Byrne

Sunland homeowners award scholarships to Sequim students

The Sunland Homeowners Association recently awarded three $4,000 scholarships to Sequim students. The recipients are: Melanie Byrne, who plans to attend Peninsula College’s… Continue reading

Melanie Byrne

Volunteer representative sought in Jefferson County

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is seeking a volunteer representative from commissioner district #3 which includes Port Ludlow, Brinnon, Quilcene… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Celebrate new love for an ancient herb

Fourth of July. This weekend is another one on the Peninsula: Sequim Lavender Weekend, continuing through Sunday. Go… Continue reading

Tidepool exploration set Friday

The Summer Reading Program and the Feiro Marine Life Center will host a morning of free tidepool exploration in Clallam Bay at… Continue reading

Christian Writers Group plans meeting

The Olympic Peninsula Christian Writers Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The group will meet in person this month at Peninsula Evangelical… Continue reading

Christmas in July scheduled in Port Townsend

Unity of Port Townsend will host “Christmas in July” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 22, and Saturday, July… Continue reading

Clamming class set for Fort Flagler on Saturday

Michael Zimmerman and Harry Louch will Present “Clamming at Fort Flagler” at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Attendees should meet in the lower campground in… Continue reading

EWU dean’s list named

Eastern Washington University released its dean’s list for the 2022 spring quarter. Undergraduate students must earn 12 quality hours with a grade-point average… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Bridging the chasms that divide us

MOST OF US love to believe that if people just had the right information, they’d change their minds and agree with our own understanding of… Continue reading

Local student makes Utah dean’s list

Camille Ortloff has been named to the spring 2022 dean’s list at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Ortloff… Continue reading

OUUF speaker scheduled

Bruce Bode will present “The Excesses of God” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist… Continue reading

Peninsula College names honors lists for spring

Peninsula College has announced the names of students who made its president’s list and honor roll for the spring 2022 quarter. President’s… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Heaven and Earth as One” at Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Heaven and Earth as One” at 11 a.m. Sunday The service is at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Turn-a-Thon scheduled for Sunday

The Strait Turners chapter of the American Association of Woodturners will host Turn-a-Thon from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The wood-turning celebration… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “God Knows” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “God Knows” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “God Knows” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Digging deeper garden series goes online

Bob Cain will present “Fall and Winter Gardening” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The lecture, part of the Clallam County master gardeners Digging Deeper… Continue reading

Flea market scheduled Saturday

The Fairview Grange will host a flea market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The fundraising sale is at the grange… Continue reading