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HELP LINE: Volunteering can be the best ‘bad time’ ever

I THINK MOST of us are familiar, directly or indirectly, with the phrase, “For a good time, call…

End of shutdown prompts relief, fears

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End of shutdown prompts relief, fears

PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park will reopen its visitor center today and staff will return to work…

PHOTO: Glasses raised for Strange Brewfest

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PHOTO: Glasses raised for Strange Brewfest

PORT TOWNSEND — A group of friends from Seattle, from left, Bethany Burkheart, Olivia Gronz and husband John,…

Volunteers count homeless people in East Jefferson County

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Volunteers count homeless people in East Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — More than a dozen volunteers from Olympic Community Action Programs and other local organizations fanned…

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Measles cases grow in state — none on Peninsula so far

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee has declared a state of emergency in all counties after more than two…

Politics

Rural investment, timber tax cuts focus of proposed law

By Emma Epperly

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Forks Chamber of Commerce — Luncheon meetings are usually Wednesdays at noon at Blakeslee’s Bar &Grill, 1222…

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NEWS BRIEFS: New officers installed at association … and other items

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Downtown Association has announced the installation of newly elected officers for 2019.

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Keep warm weather from wreaking havoc

I KNOW I promised you some more on pruning, but I’ve made some observations during this mid-winter week…

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PENINSULA KITCHEN: Compare different recipes for taste, quickness

IT MAY COME as no surprise that I receive cookbooks for holiday gifts.

HORSEPLAY: Port Townsend certified trainer helps teach riders

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HORSEPLAY: Port Townsend certified trainer helps teach riders

ACCORDING TO CHRISTINE Headley “family are friends and friends become family” at the Heron Pond Farm Equestrian Center…

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider mental health funding allocations

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider allocations to mental health substance abuse programs when they meet at…

Strange brews to be offered at festival in Port Townsend

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Strange brews to be offered at festival in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND ­— Owners of a new brewery will make their first appearance at this weekend’s Strange Brewfest…

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State offers benefits to Coast Guard, Border Patrol

By Rachel L Corte

YMCA awards grants for team-building

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YMCA awards grants for team-building

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA has invested in middle school team-building projects in Clallam and Jefferson counties.

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Bill would eliminate gender requirements for political party positions

House bill would remove gender language from state requirements.

Life

ISSUES OF FAITH: Are there emotional vampires in your life?

I AWOKE ONE morning with a strange sense that there was someone in the room with me.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Unity guest speaker set for weekend … and other items

PORT ANGELES — The Rev. Donna Little’s lesson will be “Living on Purpose” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Life

Federal workers invited to free dinner, free screening of “I Am Not Your Negro” among Peninsula events

A special welcome for federal workers to a free community dinner, a free screening of “I Am Not…

Arts & Entertainment

Salish Sea Early Music Festival to launch season Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — The Salish Sea Early Music Festival will start its season at 2 p.m. Saturday.