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JOAN CARSON: Barred owls’ appearance evidence of expansion

HALLOWEEN IS STILL three months away, but the owls are out and about.

MARK HARVEY: Fight to know your rights before end of life

“Why,” you reasonably ask, “would anybody not ‘get it together’ enough to have basic, estate planning documents in place?” Well, there can be, and usually are, several reasons:

New nonprofit preschool opens doors at Port Angeles church; meet-and-greet slated Saturday

New nonprofit preschool opens doors at Port Angeles church; meet-and-greet slated Saturday

Sara Reed is putting the finishing touches on her newly refurbished preschool classroom at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, getting ready for an open house set for Saturday. The preschool opens Sept. 12.

New nonprofit preschool opens doors at Port Angeles church; meet-and-greet slated Saturday

ON THE WATERFRONT: Log shipments to China prompt queries

Whenever I mention log ships and China, I seem to field quite a few phone calls and emails from thosewho are of the opinion that this is an example of jobs being exported from the United States.

Forks to celebrate cancer superheroes at Relay for Life starting today

Forks to celebrate cancer superheroes at Relay for Life starting today

Superheroes are the theme for this weekend’s Relay for Life in Forks, an annual event to raise money for cancer research.

Forks to celebrate cancer superheroes at Relay for Life starting today
Tour de Lavender a bike ride in the country

Tour de Lavender a bike ride in the country

The annual Tour de Lavender each year sends hundreds of bicyclists across the Sequim-Dungeness Valley and to as manyas eight lavender farms. In its fourth incarnation in as many years, this year’s event — set for Saturday — raises funds for the Peninsula Trails Coalition, a group spearheading expansion of the Olympic Peninsula-wide Olympic Discovery Trail.

Tour de Lavender a bike ride in the country
Master Gardeners plan presentation on wild berries Thursday in PortAngeles

Master Gardeners plan presentation on wild berries Thursday in PortAngeles

WSU Master Gardener John Norgord will share tips on finding, identifying and cultivating wild berries on Thursday in Port Angeles.

Master Gardeners plan presentation on wild berries Thursday in PortAngeles

Music in the American Wild to bring original compositions to national park starting Aug. 15

Music in the American Wild, a collaboration featuring seven classical musicians performingoriginal works by 11 composers, will present three free concerts in Olympic National Park.

Agnew quadriplegic to take long ride in wheelchair to illustrate need for accessible trails

Agnew quadriplegic to take long ride in wheelchair to illustrate need for accessible trails

A quadriplegic man will soon set off in his motorized wheelchair on a journey across the state to bring attention to the need for pathways accessible to disabled people.

Agnew quadriplegic to take long ride in wheelchair to illustrate need for accessible trails
Free outdoor concerts scheduled this week across North Olympic Peninsula

Free outdoor concerts scheduled this week across North Olympic Peninsula

Take your lawn chairs, your sunglasses, maybe a bite to eat and enjoy free outdoors concerts in Sequim, Port Angeles and Port Townsend this week.

Free outdoor concerts scheduled this week across North Olympic Peninsula
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PENINSULA PROFILE: How a crisis brings sisters together, strengthens family

By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News PORT ANGELES — During the family’s meeting with a news reporter, young Anne Edwards can’t resist… Continue reading

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Quality of life workshop set at library

PORT ANGELES — A free workshop on raising quality of life in 2013 is coming up this Thursday with artist and teacher Melissa Klein. “Create… Continue reading

NEW YEAR’S — Downtown Port Angeles venue debut slated for New Year’s Eve

PORT ANGELES — The bandleader is ready to do his 290th gig of this year. On Night No. 1 at a brand-new venue. This New… Continue reading

NEW YEAR’S — Fundraising dance to help Quimper Grange maintenance

PORT TOWNSEND — A family-friendly New Year's Eve dance will bring together the Susannah Gals, the Rose Street Ramblers and a pair of dance callers… Continue reading

NEW YEAR’S — Other Peninsula New Year’s Eve events set

New Year's Eve activities are proliferating across the North Olympic Peninsula. Here's a look at some of the options offered in addition to the First… Continue reading

NEW YEAR’S — Pyrotechnics, anchor to light up First Night in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The anchor will rise, electroluminescent, into the night sky. Then come the fireworks — comets and more — in a two-minute volley,… Continue reading

NEW YEAR’S — Soulshakers to upload good vibrations at Port Angeles Elks

PORT ANGELES — Cindy Lowder purrs. Growls. Makes a body pay attention. As frontwoman for the Soulshakers, the quintet booked for the ninth annual New… Continue reading

NEW YEAR’S — Downtown Port Angeles venue debut slated for New Year’s Eve

PORT ANGELES — The bandleader is ready to do his 290th gig of this year. On Night No. 1 at a brand-new venue. This New… Continue reading

NEW YEAR’S — Fundraising dance to help Quimper Grange maintenance

PORT TOWNSEND — A family-friendly New Year's Eve dance will bring together the Susannah Gals, the Rose Street Ramblers and a pair of dance callers… Continue reading

NEW YEAR’S — Other Peninsula New Year’s Eve events set

New Year's Eve activities are proliferating across the North Olympic Peninsula. Here's a look at some of the options offered in addition to the First… Continue reading