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Wildfire looms over structures in this file photo. Ways to safeguard homes from wildfires with appropriate landscaping techniques will be presented Thursdayby  fire and forest health specialist Blake Mann.

‘Firewise Landscaping’ presented Thursday

A state Department of Natural Resources’ wildland fire specialist will discuss “Firewise Landscaping” during a Green Thumb Education Series presentation on Thursday.… Continue reading

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Wildfire looms over structures in this file photo. Ways to safeguard homes from wildfires with appropriate landscaping techniques will be presented Thursdayby  fire and forest health specialist Blake Mann.

History professor speaks on use of conspiracy, fear

Michael Casella-Blackburn, Peninsula College history professor will offer a lecture and reading focusing on his latest book, “Diplomatic Black Hole: Conspiracy and… Continue reading

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A GROWING CONCERN: Find the plant that’s just your type

LAST WEEK, WE discussed bare-root items and why they are perfect to plant now. The week before that, we went over how now is the… Continue reading

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Frykholm, Sequim author, releases time travel novel

“This story came along just when I needed it,” said Sequim author Sandy Frykholm. After years of research for a historical novel that… Continue reading

Strait Turners meeting Saturday

Brian Johnson will demonstrate how to turn a winged bowl at 1 p.m. Saturday. Johnson’s demonstration is part of a Strait Turners meeting… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Waiting in hope and happiness

SINCE THE PASSING of our daughter Maggie last August, I have thought often of the afterlife. As someone of faith, I know that God is… Continue reading

The Rev. Cindy Akana

Program scheduled for OUUF on Sunday

The Rev. Cindy Akana will present “Levels of Love” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Akana is the guest speaker at Unity in the… Continue reading

The Rev. Cindy Akana
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Divine Humanity” at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port Townsend, 3918… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith
The Rev. Lynn Ungar

Speaker set for Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

The Rev. Lynn Ungar will present “Amazing Grace”

The Rev. Lynn Ungar
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Story Slam ready to go ‘Head Over Heels’

The Out Loud Story Slam is back at Olympic Theatre Arts. Host Nessa Goldman emcees the event set for 7 p.m. Friday at… Continue reading

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Corey Rodrigues

Comedian to perform Thursday

Boston comedian and actor Corey Rodrigues is returning to Peninsula College for a show at 7 p.m. Thursday. Thursday’s show, which will… Continue reading

Corey Rodrigues

Psychedelics symposium scheduled Thursday

The Veterans, Law Enforcement, First Responders and Psychedelics Symposium is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The symposium and panel discussion is in… Continue reading

Red, Set, Go! luncheon to raise funds for CT Scan

The Olympic Medical Center Foundation is ready to serve up another heartwarming fundraiser with its 16th annual Red, Set, Go! Heart Luncheon… Continue reading

Sequim High’s Mock Trial club members include, from left, Brody Anderson, Ameila Pozernick and Finn Marlow.

Sequim High Mock Trial Club to compete at state

Youths take honors in first season with community support

Sequim High’s Mock Trial club members include, from left, Brody Anderson, Ameila Pozernick and Finn Marlow.

A GROWING CONCERN: Get to the bare root of planting

SO GROUNDHOG DAY has come and gone. One thing I know for sure is that regardless of whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, here on… Continue reading

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Cutline: Sequim’s WAHSET Cattle sorting team of Katelynn Sharp, left, and Riley Smith at a recent practice in Port Orchard

HORSEPLAY: Sequim WAHSET takes top spots at first meet

Sequim’s cowsorting team swept the event, with first place going to Libby Swanson and Celbie Karjalainen, second to Sydney Hutton and… Continue reading

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Cutline: Sequim’s WAHSET Cattle sorting team of Katelynn Sharp, left, and Riley Smith at a recent practice in Port Orchard

Beekeeping course set to begin

The East Jefferson County Beekeepers Association will conduct its Beginning Beekeeping Course from Saturday, Feb. 11, through Saturday, April 8, with hands-on apiary… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Faith and being ‘woke’

A FEW WEEKS ago, the world recognized International Holocaust Remembrance Day, reminding us of what can happen when a group is targeted as undesirable, and… Continue reading

Port Angeles organ concert slated

Amiel Elfert will perform an organ recital at 11 a.m. Sunday. Elfert will perform at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Lopez… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith

Service set for Unity in Port Townsend

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Being the Light” at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port Townsend,… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith