The Big Red Barn Farm has been purchased by the North Olympic Land Trust. (John Gussman)

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Land trust purchases historic Dungeness farm

An original homestead with largest barn is secured for $6.25 million

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PAT NEAL: Answering the call of the Swainson’s thrush

THIS MUST BE my favorite time of year. We’ve emerged from hibernation and all danger of frost has…

Colleen McAleer.

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Clallam EDC director plans to resign post

McAleer to work in real estate, stay on port commission

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Port Angeles, Sequim to pay for defense contacts in 2027

June 30 deadline set for parties to agree on criminal justice pact

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State audit reviews Clallam PUD energy act compliance

Utility used renewable credits in geothermal, solar

Arts & Entertainment

Student essay awards to highlight Studium Generale

PORT ANGELES — Studium Generale will present “Student Essay Awards and Student Playwright” at 12:35 p.m. Thursday.

Doug Woodall, left, the reigning champion liar, and former champions Ken Dubuc and Toby Anderson, right, will return to Field Arts & Event Hall on Thursday for the 11th “almost” annual Liars Contest.

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Liars to spin tales at Field Hall on Thursday

PORT ANGELES — The Story People of Clallam County will present its 11th “almost” annual Liars Contest at…

Lyn Conlan’s watercolor, “Cedar Ridge,” has been added to the Pacific Northwest Impressions Exhibit at the A. Milligan Art Studio and Gallery for June.

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First Friday Art Walk set for this weekend in Sequim

SEQUIM — The First Friday Art Walk will celebrate with a white-themed event from 5 p.m. to 8…

A PNNL-Sequim spokesperson said bringing water from the city of Sequim to the West Sequim Bay Road campus will “support the development of next-generation ocean energy technologies and strengthen coastal energy security and grid reliability.” (Andrea Starr/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks Sequim water extension

Sewer lift station currently on hold

A new effort through the Sequim Education Foundation and Sequim High School students called the Student Community Partnership Initiative has set a $20,000 matching grant to support students and families through St. Vincent de Paul. Donors can provide funds to the Sequim nonprofit through June 30 by mail to St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 2114, Sequim, WA 98382. Some of those involved in the effort include, from left, Executive Director Lauren Denton of the Sequim Education Foundation, Sequim High School junior Olive Bridge, freshman Kendall Adolphe, senior Laila Sundin, Ed Koszykowski of St. Vincent de Paul, senior John Pehrson and Mike Flynn of St. Vincent de Paul. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Students form board to support families, nonprofits

New initiative group looks to connect kids, community

Cindy Zechenelly is honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award through the President’s Volunteer Service Award program managed by Points of Light. She’s served more than 4,000 hours as a co-founder of Sequim’s Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), sponsored by Clallam County Fire District 3. Here, Zechenelly hugs Fire Chief Justin Grider on May 19. (Charles Meyer)

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CERT co-founder receives lifetime achievement award

Fire District officials say Zechenelly has exceeded 4,000 hours

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Learn the skills to keep cut flowers fresh

JUNE IS HERE in a couple of days along with a bounty of beautiful flowers. And I realized…

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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Marketing parks, speed limit changes to be discussed

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Business

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show…

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Business Association — Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m.…

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Quillayute Airport receives $1.25 million in federal funding

Funds to extend life, safety of facility

Queen of Angels school is shown in the 1920s. The school first opened for the 1926-27 school year and is celebrating its 100th anniversary. (Queen of Angels School)

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Queen of Angels to celebrate its centennial

Catholic school first opened for 1926-27 academic year

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Coughing dog disease confirmed with testing

Clinic says viral infection is species specific

Julie Lobato

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Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

PORT ANGELES — The Rev. Julie Lobato will present “Once In A Blue Moon: A Quantum Leap for…

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Beatles tribute band to play pair of concerts

Music performances, stage productions and a sketching event highlight this weekend’s activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.