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‘Broken Promises’ play explores teens, sex trafficking

Thursday’s production on the Port Angeles Peninsula College campus is free and open to the public.

Daniel James Brown, author of “The Boys in the Boat,” will speak in Chimacum later this month.

Author of ‘Boys in the Boat’ to speak in Chimacum

The book celebrates the 1936 U.S. men’s Olympic eight-oar rowing team and their triumph at Hitler’s Olympics.

Daniel James Brown, author of “The Boys in the Boat,” will speak in Chimacum later this month.
BACK WHEN: Forks residents remember burned building

BACK WHEN: Forks residents remember burned building

After recognizing the old IOOF building in Forks, residents share times had there.

BACK WHEN: Forks residents remember burned building

BIRD WATCH: Peck-peck-peck heralds woodpeckers, busy birds for fall

There are various ways to (humanely) deter their attacks on your home.

Madisyn Heistand, 10, and Abigaile Heistand, 3, both of Port Angeles, sit at the controls of an antique tractor at Agnew Grocery on Saturday. The grocery was one of seven farms and businesses taking part in the 20th annual Clallam County Farm Tour, a celebration of the agricultural heritage of the Dungeness Valley. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County Farm Tour celebrates area’s agricultural heritage

The 20th annual tour featured food, friendly farm animals and local farmers.

Madisyn Heistand, 10, and Abigaile Heistand, 3, both of Port Angeles, sit at the controls of an antique tractor at Agnew Grocery on Saturday. The grocery was one of seven farms and businesses taking part in the 20th annual Clallam County Farm Tour, a celebration of the agricultural heritage of the Dungeness Valley. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

HELP LINE: Senior citizens are not the problem

The Baby Boomers could be part of the solution.

Port Angeles pickle maker Betsy Wharton works in her Clallam Canning Co. kitchen. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)

Pickle products to make a ‘Splash’ at Sequim Farmers Market

Mrs. Vinegar, aka Betsy Wharton of the Clallam Canning Co., is taking a field trip to the market next Saturday, Oct. 8.

  • Oct 2, 2016
  • By Diane Urbani de la Paz Special to Peninsula Daily News
  • Clallam County
Port Angeles pickle maker Betsy Wharton works in her Clallam Canning Co. kitchen. (Diane Urbani de la Paz)
Noise pollution in the sea topic of film tonight in Port Angeles

Noise pollution in the sea topic of film tonight in Port Angeles

The film will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday at the Peninsula College Little Theater in Port Angeles.

Noise pollution in the sea topic of film tonight in Port Angeles
Calvin Taylor, acclaimed pianist, to play Sequim Adventist Church

Calvin Taylor, acclaimed pianist, to play Sequim Adventist Church

Taylor has toured throughout the world, performing in many countries and continents.

Calvin Taylor, acclaimed pianist, to play Sequim Adventist Church

ISSUES OF FAITH: Know you are not alone in your pain

Cry out for help and watch your Father show you his love as he supplies you his miracles.

Seven farms on Clallam County Farm Tour

Seven farms on Clallam County Farm Tour

The cost of the self-guided tour is $10 per carload or free if biking.

Seven farms on Clallam County Farm Tour

A GROWING CONCERN: Some crucial issues to consider for right plant, right spot

Mature plant size is a major consideration when picking a plant, particularly since our weather is ideal for growing.

BIRD WATCH: Look to the skies along Hood Canal for great birding

Because this body of water is popular with migrating birds, it is also one of those spots where the unexpected can be expected.

Blyn naturalist publishes guide to Northwest

Blyn naturalist publishes guide to Northwest

The author, Robert Steelquist, 65, has lived in Blyn for 35 years and has extensive knowledge of the local wilderness.

Blyn naturalist publishes guide to Northwest

HELP LINE: A simple way to start saving for retirement

A government website helps people begin a retirement savings account and determine their contributions.

HORSEPLAY: Local girls place at state fair; dealing with a case of colic

HORSEPLAY: Local girls place at state fair; dealing with a case of colic

Three Clallam County girls earned ribbons and placings at the Washington State Fair. Karen’s horse Indy develops, and is treated for, colic.

HORSEPLAY: Local girls place at state fair; dealing with a case of colic

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Lamb a tasty burger alternative

Lamb, which can be obtained locally, is an alternative meat for homemade burgers.

Midnight in Paris on Saturday to raise fund for First Step

Midnight in Paris on Saturday to raise fund for First Step

The fundraiser is vital for First Step Family Support Center, which relies entirely on donations and grants to continue operations, an organizer said.

Midnight in Paris on Saturday to raise fund for First Step

Athletes bike, kayak, run in the Big Hurt

Registration ends today for the contest, now in its second year after an 11-year hiatus.