Cheryl Grey.

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Author’s fiction novel addresses healing of Elwha River valley

Story connects biology with tribe following the removal of dams

Calla lilies as tall in January as they would normally be on May 1. Native to Central America,  it is unheard of to see callas so advanced this time of year. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

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A GROWING CONCERN: There’s too much spring in our step

MY GOODNESS — THIS spring weather!

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Not too late to make better choices

RECENTLY, I SHARED a story with my family at the dinner table, as I’m wont to do, and…

M.E. Bartholomew

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Unity speaker slated for weekend service

PORT ANGELES — M.E. Bartholomew will present “You Have a Choice” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

The Rev. Bruce Bode

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Bode scheduled for OUUF weekend program

PORT ANGELES — The Rev. Bruce Bode will present “Follow Your Bliss” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

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 “Barefoot on Holy Ground” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

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A GROWING CONCERN: Seven reasons to prune your plants

THE WONDERFUL WARM weather, although a great treat for us, is not necessarily a good thing for your…

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HORSEPLAY: Ponies: Little packages with lots of personality

PONIES — THEY’RE BOTH sugar and spice, naughty and nice! I just adore them. I got my first…

Gate city ladder crew.

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BACK WHEN: Port Angeles, still the Puget Sound’s Gate City

IN THE EARLY days of Port Angeles, civic leaders had a vision for its growth and development. How…

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A GROWING CONCERN: New year, new chores are coming for your garden

FIRST, HAPPY NEW Year to each and everyone of you! May all of your fingers be green and…

During freezing weather an exterior hot-cold frost-free water faucet helps to wash mud off a horse’s lower legs and hooves, soak hay and to melt ice off the top of a frozen water trough. Here, Lacey enjoyed a warm shower in the spring with this faucet by Woodford. (Karen Griffiths/For Peninsula Daily News)

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HORSEPLAY: Horse care during the Olympic Peninsula winter

‘TIS THE SEASON many are gathering inside in a warm home, perhaps in front of a toasty fire…

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Mindfulness talk planned in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — Devan Miller will present “Compassion, Love and Wisdom: A Path of Happiness” at 10:30 a.m.…

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A GROWING CONCERN: Don’t let warm weather catch you out in the cold

I HOPE EVERYONE survived the wind storm on Tuesday night! Can you believe the weather we have had…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Almost there, People of God

Readings: The Lessons Appointed for Use on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A, RCL

The Rev. William Evans.

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Unity in Olympics speaker scheduled for Sunday service

PORT ANGELES — The Rev. William Evans will present “An Old Fashion Christmas” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

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Speaker set at Unity in Port Townsend for weekend service

PORT TOWNSEND — The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Joyful Solstice and Christmas Wonders” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Pictured, from left, are Rae Leiper, president of the Joyce Fire Auxiliary; Keith Sowders, runner-up Grinch; Larrissa Garrison with Jayce, the 2025 Joyce Grinch; and second runner-up Grinch Brian Rice.

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2025 Joyce Grinch named

JOYCE — Ten-month old Jayce Garrison has been named the 12th Joyce Grinch by the Joyce Fire Auxiliary.

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A GROWING CONCERN: A gardening list of naughty and nice

HERE IT IS, midway through December already! Santa is compiling his list to see who has been naughty…

During Living Well Farm’s Halloween Party students, such as Autumn Silva, with Penny, wore costumes and took part in fun events like apple bobbing, obstacle course and pumpkin carving.

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HORSEPLAY: Horses, riders both ‘Living Well’ at riding school

WHO’S LIVING THEIR best life at Living Well Farm Riding School? It’s the horses of course! I asked…

Thomas Guptill’s painting of Ediz Gigantus.

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BACK WHEN: A whale of a tale

ON FRIDAY, JAN. 26, 1934, the Port Angeles Evening News ran an astounding story. The story was so…