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Food pantry open in Port Townsend on June 25

New Life Church will conduct a free food bank ministry from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on June 25. Church members will… Continue reading

 

ISSUES OF FAITH: Why apologize?

We’ve all been there. Whether intentionally or not, we’ve all said or done something that ended up hurting, angering or embarrassing someone. Sometimes when this… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2021

 

Kate Henninger, YMCA of Sequim Aquatics Director, teaches youngsters at the YMCA's Spring Break Swim Camp earlier this year. She leads a free Safety Around Water Camp for youths of ages 6-12 this June. (Photo courtesy of YMCA of Sequim)

Sequim YMCA to host free Safety Around Water Camp

The YMCA of Sequim will offer a free Safety Around Water Camp for youths ages 6-12. The camp will be from 1 p.m.… Continue reading

 

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Awakening, the Distanceless Journey” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Unity speaker scheduled for Sunday service

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Lessons in Awakening, Part 3: Claim the Truth” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Awakening, the Distanceless Journey” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Port Angeles Boy Scout wins state award

Port Angeles Eagle Scout Jonathan T. Scott, 18, has been named Scout of the Year by Washington’s Veterans of Foreign Wars. In… Continue reading

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University Women’s Foundation of East Jefferson County awards scholarships

The University Women’s Foundation of East Jefferson County recently awarded more than $64,000 in scholarships to local women. The recipients are: •… Continue reading

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Sequim writer explores, love, loss and grief with ‘Lifting Stones’

To some — including the writer himself — it seems Doug Stanfield is coming into the writing world of poetry late in the… Continue reading

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Sculptures of wild Olympic creatures live outside Sara Mall Johani’s home in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Author connects story with Wild Olympic Salmon

Paperback details woman’s journey with organization

Sculptures of wild Olympic creatures live outside Sara Mall Johani’s home in Chimacum. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Smilemobile appointments available in Chimacum

Dental care for children and adults without insurance or with Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage is available this week and next week at the… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Summer means mow chores to do

WELL, WE ARE close … today is Day 3 of late late-spring, and next Monday, June 21, is the beginning of summer! In theory, that… Continue reading

Sequim and Port Angeles high school equestrian teams take a break at the Washington High School Equestrian Team District 4's third and final meet in Elma before state finals. They are bottom row, from left, Haley Bishop (PA), Katie Marchant (PA), Libby Swanberg (S), Keri Tucker (S), Sydney Hutton (PA), Abby Garcia (S), Sara Holland (PA) and Amelia Kinney (PA); top row, from left, Susannah Sharp (S) and Rainey Bronsink (S). (Photo courtesy of Katie Newton)

HORSEPLAY: Port Angeles, Sequim equestrians ready to head to state finals

SEQUIM AND PORT Angeles high school equestrian teams did an outstanding job at the third and final state high school Equestrian District 4 meet of… Continue reading

Sequim and Port Angeles high school equestrian teams take a break at the Washington High School Equestrian Team District 4's third and final meet in Elma before state finals. They are bottom row, from left, Haley Bishop (PA), Katie Marchant (PA), Libby Swanberg (S), Keri Tucker (S), Sydney Hutton (PA), Abby Garcia (S), Sara Holland (PA) and Amelia Kinney (PA); top row, from left, Susannah Sharp (S) and Rainey Bronsink (S). (Photo courtesy of Katie Newton)
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Clallam gleaners gather edibles from waste piles

Gleaners with the Clallam Gleaning Program are in search of produce to pick and share with the community this growing season. The… Continue reading

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Don’t get caught in the trap of fear

WHAT DO YOU fear? I have a slight fear of snakes. My 9-year-old boy thinks it’s hilarious. He sometimes hides his stuffed animal snake under… Continue reading

  • Jun 11, 2021
Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Awakening, the Distanceless Journey” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Unity speaker scheduled for Sunday service

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Lessons in Awakening, Part 2: True Freedom” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the pastor at… Continue reading

Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Awakening, the Distanceless Journey” at Unity in the Olympics at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Free workshops scheduled at Fort Worden

AmeriCorps service members will present two free workshops on Saturday. The workshops, which are encore presentations from the park’s spring series, will… Continue reading

Five teenage students at the Ballet Workshop in Port Angeles are headed for summer training programs, reported Kate Robbins, BW’s artistic director. From left are Amelia Brown, 13, Isabella Knott, 17, Caitlynn Donaldson, 17, Ava Johnson, 15, and Daphne Oakes, 13. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Five teens accepted to summer intensives

Youth stars to leave this month for training programs

Five teenage students at the Ballet Workshop in Port Angeles are headed for summer training programs, reported Kate Robbins, BW’s artistic director. From left are Amelia Brown, 13, Isabella Knott, 17, Caitlynn Donaldson, 17, Ava Johnson, 15, and Daphne Oakes, 13. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Local gardener Selinda Barkhuis will share her knowledge of gardening in an urban environment on Thursday via Zoom. (Submitted photo)

Urban gardens focus of Green Thumb presentation

Local gardener Selinda Barkhuis will share her knowledge of growing a variety of fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers on a typical city… Continue reading

Local gardener Selinda Barkhuis will share her knowledge of gardening in an urban environment on Thursday via Zoom. (Submitted photo)
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BACK WHEN: Commencement exercises always an important event

JUNE IS HERE, and it’s a time for transition. We’re transitioning from spring into summer, from good weather to gorgeous weather. And for some younger… Continue reading

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With the advent of June, continue sowing seeds in your garden such as radishes, lettuce and greens. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Get your garden summer-ready

IN JUST TWO weeks, summer will begin (Sunday, June 20 at 12:21 p.m.) but the weather of late sure has us fooled into believing it… Continue reading

With the advent of June, continue sowing seeds in your garden such as radishes, lettuce and greens. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)
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OTA hosting auditions for Shakespeare Renaissance Faire

Auditions for Olympic Theatre Arts’ annual Shakespeare Renaissance Faire, planned late this year, are scheduled for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

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