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ISSUES OF FAITH: The primary purpose of religion

Religion comes on the scene to bring the part back into a proper relationship with the larger whole.

Lecturer to lead discussions on capital punishment

Lecturer to lead discussions on capital punishment

The talks will take place next week at the Forks, Port Angeles and Sequim libraries.

Lecturer to lead discussions on capital punishment
Gardening advice offered in season’s last Lunch in the Garden in Port Angeles

Gardening advice offered in season’s last Lunch in the Garden in Port Angeles

Master Gardeners to talk about harvesting pumpkins and winter squash, season extenders and putting the garden to bed.

Gardening advice offered in season’s last Lunch in the Garden in Port Angeles
Dr. Carol Vincent-Hall

Naturopath to discuss staying health during cold, flu season during Sequim presentation

The free forum will be at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 14.

Dr. Carol Vincent-Hall
“The Volatile Language of Plants” will be presented by Pam Larsen on Sept. 8. (Clallam County Master Gardeners)

Presentation in Port Angeles to tell of plant defense system

The free presentation will be from noon to 1 p.m.

“The Volatile Language of Plants” will be presented by Pam Larsen on Sept. 8. (Clallam County Master Gardeners)
Andrew May/for Peninsula Daily News                                A peek at the display at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles last weekend.
Andrew May/for Peninsula Daily News                                A peek at the display at the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles last weekend.
A terrible beauty: Photos of invasive scotch broom win awards

A terrible beauty: Photos of invasive scotch broom win awards

The contest was created to bring awareness to the noxious weed is steadily overtaking wildlife habitat.

A terrible beauty: Photos of invasive scotch broom win awards

BIRD WATCH: ‘Walking the edge’ produces prime pickings in late summer

Late August to September are the best times to get up and get out.

HELP LINE: Take part in opportunities to learn more about Medicare

Workshops across the North Olympic Peninsula will provide information and answers to questions about Medicare.

HORSEPLAY: Good fences make good neighbors

HORSEPLAY: Good fences make good neighbors

After moving into her new home, Karen Griffiths discovers her horses are more affectionate now that they can roam mostly free.

HORSEPLAY: Good fences make good neighbors
Brian Nokell/U.S. Navy                                The USS Louisiana (SSBN743) arrives for the first time at its new homeport at Naval Base Kitsap, Silverdale, in 2005.

ON THE WATERFRONT: Cape Flattery buoy dropped off in Port Angeles

Also, the scuttlebutt on the collision between a ballistic-missile submarine and Navy Offshore Support Vessel.

Brian Nokell/U.S. Navy                                The USS Louisiana (SSBN743) arrives for the first time at its new homeport at Naval Base Kitsap, Silverdale, in 2005.

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Food opportunities can be found while foraging on land or in the sea

Be sure to leave no trace and cause no damage while gathering food on the Peninsula.

Makah Days celebrates culture, citzenship in Neah Bay

Makah Days celebrates culture, citzenship in Neah Bay

The three-day event starts today with games, races, a talent show, a dance and fireworks.

Makah Days celebrates culture, citzenship in Neah Bay

‘Cookin’ for the Cause’ to raise physical therapy funds

The winner-takes-all Forks cook-off will benefit the Washington Elks Therapy Program for children.

Clallam County Historical Society puts on huge garage sale

The first weekend is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Saturday.

Shakespeare, free swim and concerts this weekend

Shakespeare, a free swim and lunch and a rockabilly concert in Quilcene are among the activities.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor St., will host a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday featuring cellist Madelyn Kowalski, seen here, as part of the ongoing Candlelight Concert Series. (Deja Webster)

Cellist Madelyn Kowalski to be featured in concert

For 18-year-old Kowalski, this will be the sixth annual concert.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 609 Taylor St., will host a concert at 7 p.m. Thursday featuring cellist Madelyn Kowalski, seen here, as part of the ongoing Candlelight Concert Series. (Deja Webster)

HELP LINE: How using ‘elderspeak’ can be considered offensive by some

It’s rarely meant to insult, but it does or can because it sends a message: “I don’t think you can keep up with me.”

A GROWING CONCERN: Do your fruit tree maintenance now

THE WEATHER PATTERN on the North Olympic Peninsula has definitely been interesting this year. We have gone from freezing temperatures in March to record-high temperatures… Continue reading

BACK WHEN: Where in the World is the Craven Peninsula?

BACK WHEN: Where in the World is the Craven Peninsula?

The history of the Craven Peninsula is explored in this monthly column

BACK WHEN: Where in the World is the Craven Peninsula?