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Volunteer Hospice to host final workshop of Sequim series for survivors on Sept. 22

The last session will focus on self-care with Debby Smith and Rev. Maggie Bourne-Raiswell.

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SmileMobile to offer dental care in Port Angeles, Joyce starting later this month

The 39-foot clinic on wheels travels the state providing services to children in need of dental care.

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Stars, oceans focus of talks in Forks starting Saturday

The Olympic Natural Resources Center will host a mobile planetarium Saturday, and on Sept. 13, a talk will…

After two bad fire years, this fire season described as light for the Northwest

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After two bad fire years, this fire season described as light for the Northwest

The biggest contrast is seen in Washington where the amount of damage this year is a fraction of…

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Program offers fourth-graders fee passes to national parks

Every Kid in a Park gives students, and those accompanying them, free access to park areas — including…

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Potential victims of license data breach to be notified, state says

Information is to be mailed as soon as possible to an estimated 1.5 million people who created customer…

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Port Townsend Main Street Program gets national accreditation amid its 30th year in operation

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Port Townsend Main Street Program gets national accreditation amid its 30th year in operation

The organization’s most recent work is the tables with chairs on Taylor Street in downtown Port Townsend.

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Lake Crescent’s Spruce Railroad Trail to close Sept. 19

The scenic trail will be shut from the Lyre River trailhead to the McFee Tunnel for the next…

Peninsula storyteller to be featured at national festival

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Peninsula storyteller to be featured at national festival

Sequim resident Ingrid Nixon is headed to the 44th annual National Storytelling Festival this October in Jonesborough, Tenn.

Elks interested in Sequim fundraiser for disabled vets as new model

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Elks interested in Sequim fundraiser for disabled vets as new model

The Sequim lodge raised over $5,000 in a July 4 event, Americans Helping Our Disabled Veterans and Their…

North Olympic Land Trust Farmer of the Year honored for innovative program

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North Olympic Land Trust Farmer of the Year honored for innovative program

Doug Hendrickson began Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at Salt Creek Farm in 1993.

Celebration on Port Angeles waterfront draws hundreds

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Celebration on Port Angeles waterfront draws hundreds

Jammin’ in the Park offered live bands, a volleyball tournament, a beer and wine garden, a food court…

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Drop profanity ban, Port Angeles city attorney advises

“It may be well-intended, but it may be difficult if not impossible to define what profanity is,” the…

Tribute concert to celebrate Peninsula music man’s love of music

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Tribute concert to celebrate Peninsula music man’s love of music

Dewey Ehling died Aug. 7 of pneumonia at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle at the age of 87.

Reunion to mark 40th Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend

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Reunion to mark 40th Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend

“We’re just trying to gather people together in the same spirit that created the festival,” one organizer said.

Official hospitalized after accidental tackle at Port Townsend-Sequim game

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Official hospitalized after accidental tackle at Port Townsend-Sequim game

Bill Noard of Port Angeles was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after he was accidentally tackled by players…

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Body found on Olympic National Park shore recovered; no identification yet

The body was recovered near Norwegian Memorial on the Pacific coast southwest of Lake Ozette.

Two memorial services planned for Sequim businessman, volunteer

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Two memorial services planned for Sequim businessman, volunteer

Louie Rychlik died Aug. 9 at the age of 74 from complications of a stroke.