Photos by Katie Newton
Lila Torey and Timber are ready to compete in Huntseat Equitation.

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HORSEPLAY: Sequim equestrian team puts riders on top

ANOTHER EXCITING COMPETITION for the Sequim Equestrian Team.

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A GROWING CONCERN: Nine ways to make the most of the weather

HERE WE ARE now, exactly in the last trimester of the winter season … and if you recall,…

Jason Backus.

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Fantasy author uses Peninsula as setting

PA man describes work with ‘grim-dark’ themes

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ISSUES OF FAITH: The Gospel in a nutshell

Readings: Second Sunday in Lent for the Revised Common Lectionary

The Rev. Julia McKenna-Blessing-Nuffer

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OUUF program set for Sunday

PORT ANGELES — The Rev. Julia McKenna-Blessing-Nuffer will present “The Blessings of Spring” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

When her husband Stu Hemstreet died from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2023, Sheila Kee found that art relieved her pain more than a traditional grief support group. Now she spearheads art-based grief therapy groups for Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, an organization that provided help during her husband’s final days. (Monica Berkseth/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim widow helps others express grief through creativity

Once aided by hospice, Kee leads art classes for the nonprofit

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A GROWING CONCERN: Now is the right time to transplant

WITH FEBRUARY’S ARRIVAL, gardeners start to ponder the long list of coming chores.

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Art, music set this weekend on Peninsula

An art exhibit and auction, music performances and lectures highlight this weekend’s entertainment options on the North Olympic…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Dig in to spring and faith

ABOUT A WEEK ago, I took advantage of a bright and dry morning and worked in the garden.

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

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Program planned for Sunday service in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Unity Truth 5: Divine Embodiment” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Joseph Bednarik

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Sunday program set for OUUF

PORT ANGELES — Joseph Bednarik will present “Howdy, Signal” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

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Sequim photographer Ross Hamilton dies at age 83

Friends remember him as a light for the community

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A GROWING CONCERN: Bare-root makes for real bargains

FEBRUARY IS NOW nearly over and nurseries are flush with bare-root items.

Sequim equestrian team’s drill team at WAHSET District 4 first competition of the season were Kenzi Winters on Yoke, left, coach Katie Newton, Lucas Seeyle on Ruby, team captain Asha Swanberg, drill captain Katelynn Sharpe on Millie, Kaija Johnson, assistant drill captain Paisley Morris and Lila Torey on Gus. The event was held Jan. 25-26 at Grays Harbor Fairgrounds.

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HORSEPLAY: Sequim High School equestrian team takes firsts

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Sequim Equestrian Team for bringing back several first place wins at the Washington High Equestrian…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: A million dollars versus one good reason

IN MY LAST column, I mentioned that I had once received a million-dollar bribe.

The Rev. Eva McGinnis

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Unity speaker set for Sunday

PORT ANGELES — The Rev. Eva McGinnis will present “What the World Needs Now” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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GriefShare seminars slated through May

PORT ANGELES — Independent Bible Church will host GriefShare beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

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A GROWING CONCERN: February chores show your garden love

HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY has come and gone. May your shadow be warm and dry for six more weeks,…

The Elwha River in August 1934 during normal flow.

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BACK WHEN: History repeats itself; Peninsula flood of 1935

IF WE DO not have anything to talk about, there is always the weather. People have often remarked,…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Being ‘woke’ and Judaism

“The whole world is a very narrow bridge; the main thing is not to be afraid at all,”…