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Friends of the Sequim Library book sale Saturday

The Friends of the Sequim Library will conduct a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Friends’ storefront location… Continue reading

University women to meet Saturday in Port Townsend

The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women will conduct its annual scholarship recognition meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday.… Continue reading

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Sharon Prosser, a board member for the Port Angeles Farmers Market, pulls weeds from the welcome sign at The Gateway transit center in downtown Port Angeles during Saturday's Big Spring Spruce Up. The second annual event saw teams cleaning around the downtown area in an activity hosted by ElevateLPA, the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce and the city of Port Angeles.

Big Spring Spruce Up in Port Angeles

Sharon Prosser, a board member for the Port Angeles Farmers Market, pulls weeds from the welcome sign at The Gateway transit center in downtown Port… Continue reading

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Sharon Prosser, a board member for the Port Angeles Farmers Market, pulls weeds from the welcome sign at The Gateway transit center in downtown Port Angeles during Saturday's Big Spring Spruce Up. The second annual event saw teams cleaning around the downtown area in an activity hosted by ElevateLPA, the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce and the city of Port Angeles.

Birdwatching walk at Fort Flagler Friday

Beverly McNeil will lead a bird walk at 9 a.m. Friday. The twice-monthly hikes on Fort Flagler State Park, 10541 Flagler Rd., are… Continue reading

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PORT ANGELES — Neil Harrington will present “Voracious Invaders: Green Crabs in our Salish Sea” at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Green crab lecture set Wednesday at nature center

Neil Harrington will present “Voracious Invaders: Green Crabs in our Salish Sea” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Harrington will be addressing a meeting… Continue reading

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Audubon lecture (Photo) 

PORT ANGELES — Neil Harrington will present “Voracious Invaders: Green Crabs in our Salish Sea” at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Ross “Rusty” BeVier will present “Types of Iris and Their Propagation”” at noon Thursday.

Green Thumb lecture planning iris discussion

Ross “Rusty” BeVier will present “Types of Iris and Their Propagation” at noon Thursday. The free lecture is part of the Green… Continue reading

Ross “Rusty” BeVier will present “Types of Iris and Their Propagation”” at noon Thursday.

James Webb Space Telescope topic of discussion

Jay Bakst will present “James Webb Space Telescope” at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Bakst’s lecture, sponsored by the Port Townsend Public Library, will… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library to host a book discussion

The Jefferson County Library will host a discussion about the book “Maid” by Stephanie Land from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday.… Continue reading

Jefferson County Library to offer two-part lecture on India

Anu Pujji will present part 2 of “The Enlightened Indian: a Two-Part Series on India” at 6 p.m. Thursday. The free online… Continue reading

Learning our landscape presentation Thursday

Bob Steelquist will present “Learning Our Landscape: Garry Oak Restoration” at 3 p.m. Thursday. The free, online presentation is sponsored by the Jamestown… Continue reading

Lecture looks at history of Chimacum Prairie

Fred Sharpe and Forest Shomer will present “Chimacum Prairie Historical Ecology: An Evening Slide Lecture”at 6 p.m. Thursday. The free lecture is at… Continue reading

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Mental health topic of lecture

Dr. Joshua Jones will present “What Has the Pandemic Taught Us About Mental Health?” at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Jones will speak at the… Continue reading

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Josephine Johnson, second from right, and family get to work on her artwork fundraiser to aid refugees from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Kyle Johnson)

Sequim youth’s art raises funds for Ukrainians

More than $1,000 has been donated to UNICEF for cause

Josephine Johnson, second from right, and family get to work on her artwork fundraiser to aid refugees from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Kyle Johnson)

Tri-Area Garden Club to hold plant sale

The Tri-Area Garden Club will conduct a plant sale from from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The annual sale, conducted jointly with… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center named a top rural community hospital for seventh year in a row

For the seventh year in a row, Olympic Medical Center has been recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by… Continue reading

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Peggy DeYoung of Port Angeles, left, talks about plants with Port Angeles Garden Club member Bev Dawson during the group's annual plant sale on Saturday at the Port Angeles Senior Center. The sale featured perennials, annuals, succulents and vegetable starts and served as a fundraiser for garden club activities.

Port Angeles Garden Club plant sale

Peggy DeYoung of Port Angeles, left, talks about plants with Port Angeles Garden Club member Bev Dawson during the group’s annual plant sale on Saturday… Continue reading

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Peggy DeYoung of Port Angeles, left, talks about plants with Port Angeles Garden Club member Bev Dawson during the group's annual plant sale on Saturday at the Port Angeles Senior Center. The sale featured perennials, annuals, succulents and vegetable starts and served as a fundraiser for garden club activities.

A GROWING CONCERN: May flowers bring a list of gardening chores

AS WE LEARNED last week, my absolute favorite time of the year is here and, of course (tongue in cheek), that’s the month of May.… Continue reading

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Pilot Maj. Gilbert H. Eckerson, circa 1928, when the landing strip was downtown. Passenger Thomas Aldwell stands in front.

BACK WHEN: Clallam County’s William R. Fairchild International Airport rich in history

LATER THIS MONTH, on May 21, Airport Day will be celebrated at William R. Fairchild International Airport in Port Angeles from 10 a.m. to 4… Continue reading

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Pilot Maj. Gilbert H. Eckerson, circa 1928, when the landing strip was downtown. Passenger Thomas Aldwell stands in front.

Book signing slated in Port Townsend’s Rose Theatre

Author and nature photographer Amy Gulick will sign copies of her book “The Salmon Way” at 6 p.m. Monday at the Rose… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Demand truth and honesty in leadership

Throughout the Torah, we are taught the importance of honesty and justice. In Deuteronomy 16:18-2:19, the portion Shoftim (Judges) begins with a declaration of how… Continue reading