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PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Moving homes creates changes, challenges for family

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Moving homes creates changes, challenges for family

Life-changing events have necessitated the need for my family to downsize and simplify.

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Moving homes creates changes, challenges for family
Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

The four-day fest continues today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the George Washington Inn at 939 Finn Hall Road.

Festival in Agnew recreates colonial America

PENINSULA KITCHEN: Taste-testing muffins prompts recipe

I HAD THE very distinct honor two weeks ago of helping taste muffins made by the summer culinary arts students at the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Jazz Noir comes to Port Townsend with performance by Dmitri Matheny and his quartet Saturday at The Cellar Door

Jazz Noir comes to Port Townsend with performance by Dmitri Matheny and his quartet Saturday at The Cellar Door

Dmitri Matheny will explore 1940s-era gangster flicks through jazz during a performance at The Cellar Door on Saturday in Port Townsend.

Jazz Noir comes to Port Townsend with performance by Dmitri Matheny and his quartet Saturday at The Cellar Door

Jefferson County Fair opens today in Port Townsend

Favorite events are being carried over from last year, including team and breakaway roping events.

Elwha River exhibit opens at tribal heritage center in Port Angeles

Elwha River exhibit opens at tribal heritage center in Port Angeles

The exhibit, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, is free to the public, though donations are welcome.

Elwha River exhibit opens at tribal heritage center in Port Angeles
New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene

New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene

Once the shingles are up, the roof will be one step closer to being restored to its original glory.

New roof to be a historic look for Worthington Mansion in Quilcene
Benefit concert planned for Barbara Gooding in Port Angeles on Saturday

Benefit concert planned for Barbara Gooding in Port Angeles on Saturday

After a life of service, former nurse Barbara Gooding needs help funding care through an injury.

Benefit concert planned for Barbara Gooding in Port Angeles on Saturday
Annual Unity of Effort event in Gardiner recognizes military, first responders

Annual Unity of Effort event in Gardiner recognizes military, first responders

The annual summer picnic and patriotic celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fort Discovery.

Annual Unity of Effort event in Gardiner recognizes military, first responders
The war (re-enactment) has started: The British — and the Colonials — are coming this weekend

The war (re-enactment) has started: The British — and the Colonials — are coming this weekend

For the second year, the Northwest Colonial Festival is returning to Agnew.

The war (re-enactment) has started: The British — and the Colonials — are coming this weekend
Vegetable gardening advice to be presented today in Port Angeles

Vegetable gardening advice to be presented today in Port Angeles

Timely advice about vegetable and berry gardening will be given from local experts to home gardeners during a tour of the Fifth Street Community Garden.

Vegetable gardening advice to be presented today in Port Angeles

Duathlon, 5K races set for Sequim this Sunday

The duathlon starts with a 5K on the Dungeness Recreational Area Road and Trail, then transitions to a 21.6-mile bike ride.

ISSUES IN FAITH: World Youth Day a lesson in trust, community

It’s natural to have high hopes for World Youth Day, but when they are exceeded, it’s humbling.

Noon Rotary to host Sunday salmon bake

Entry will be $18 at the door of the Sequim club, with proceeds benefiting projects.

The Port Angeles Garden Club has awarded the Summer Green Thumb Award to Gail and Paul McDonald.

Port Angeles couple wins Summer Green Thumb Award

The home features a variety of perennials and annuals.

The Port Angeles Garden Club has awarded the Summer Green Thumb Award to Gail and Paul McDonald.

Volunteers sought to survey chum salmon in Chimacum Creek

A free training session is set for Thursday, Aug. 18 in Port Townsend

Farmers markets to celebrate on the Peninsula this Saturday

Adults and children are invited to help local farmers markets recognize National Farmers Market Week.

Tickets on sale now for Harvest Dinner on Sept. 10 in Sequim

Tickets on sale now for Harvest Dinner on Sept. 10 in Sequim

Chefs at Pacific Pantry will prepare a meal with ingredients from within 100 miles of the city for the 17th annual event.

Tickets on sale now for Harvest Dinner on Sept. 10 in Sequim

Third Hog Wild event will feature rib cook-off at Port Angeles winery Aug. 27

Tickets are on sale now for “Hog Wild — A Night of Games, Suds and Grub,” planned at Harbinger Winery.