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BIRD WATCH: Respite from the rain calls to birds, humans alike

POURING RAIN FOR too many days messes with your seasonal clock. On those rare days when the clouds suddenly part and the sunshine makes you… Continue reading

HELP LINE: Loneliness is the silent killer of elders

To defeat loniliness, do something, anything, that interacts with other people.

Bazaar options range across Peninsula

Bazaar options range across Peninsula

Halloween is over, the air is wet with autumn rain and on the North Olympic Peninsula, the Christmas season has already begun. A number of… Continue reading

Bazaar options range across Peninsula

ISSUES OF FAITH: Let the mask go and let God

Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am languishing; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are troubled. My soul also is greatly troubled.… Continue reading

Good balance topic of free forum in Sequim

The best way to prevent falls is to move as often as possible and as productively as possible in the best possible core alignment, the presenter says.

Port Hadlock lecture’s focus on Wednesday is altering human genetics

Port Hadlock lecture’s focus on Wednesday is altering human genetics

The first of two free lectures on gene science is set for Wednesday.  Rod Mitchell will speak at 6 p.m. at the… Continue reading

Port Hadlock lecture’s focus on Wednesday is altering human genetics
From left, Brenden McMahan, Lucy Townsend, teach Michelle Weber, Warren Reynolds, Storey Schmidt, teacher Sara Hochberger, Christopher Swegle and Kamryn Warsky show off decorated pumpkins. Not pictured are teacher Lisa McCoy. (Port Angeles School District)

Hamilton students decorate pumpkins

Hamilton Elementary first-grade teachers Michelle Weber, Sara Hochberger and Lisa McCoy assign their students a family homework project each fall around the… Continue reading

From left, Brenden McMahan, Lucy Townsend, teach Michelle Weber, Warren Reynolds, Storey Schmidt, teacher Sara Hochberger, Christopher Swegle and Kamryn Warsky show off decorated pumpkins. Not pictured are teacher Lisa McCoy. (Port Angeles School District)

A GROWING CONCERN: A blooming-great time to plant bulbs

Here’s a list of 12 mandatory bulbs to buy to help make us “Flower Peninsula USA.”

BIRD WATCH: Table manners particular to each species

This is the perfect time to watch birds that have settled in for the winter.

HELP LINE: Instead of falling for scams, ask for advice

Con artists abound, trying to steal information or gain money. Be cautious.

Spooky sights to haunt Peninsula downtowns Halloween afternoon

Spooky sights to haunt Peninsula downtowns Halloween afternoon

Little monsters decked out in costumes and seeking treats will swarm with their parents through downtown streets in Port Townsend, Sequim and Port Angeles on… Continue reading

Spooky sights to haunt Peninsula downtowns Halloween afternoon

Art exhibit, movie screening and harvest dinner this weekend

And other events and activities throughout the North Olympic Peninsula.

OTA finds a lot of fun in musical murder-mystery “Something’s Afoot”

OTA finds a lot of fun in musical murder-mystery “Something’s Afoot”

The opens at 7:30 p.m. tonight and will run for three weekends through Nov. 13.

OTA finds a lot of fun in musical murder-mystery “Something’s Afoot”
Author visit celebrates region’s ‘Boys in the Boat’ connection

Author visit celebrates region’s ‘Boys in the Boat’ connection

Daniel James Brown will make two appearances in Port Angeles on Saturday.

Author visit celebrates region’s ‘Boys in the Boat’ connection

ISSUES OF FAITH: ‘Evil tongue’ can have a lasting impact

I have personally witnessed how verbal abuse and hateful words can cause deep, unseen wounds that leave lifelong scars.

Archaeologists to tell of Tse-whit-zen findings

A free presentation will be in the second-floor conference room at The Landing mall in Port Angeles.

Rain gardens topic of presentation in Port Angeles today

Rain gardens topic of presentation in Port Angeles today

A rain garden is a shallow depression that collects, absorbs and filters runoff and efficiently supports a landscape.

Rain gardens topic of presentation in Port Angeles today

BIRD WATCH: October’s owls and hummingbirds out in proper form

There are 15 species on Washington’s bird checklist. That’s a lot of owls, more than enough to go around the entire state, and that’s just what they do.

HELP LINE: Mark Harvey tackles your questions

Reader-submitted questions about health insurance, dementia and Adult Family Homes are answered