Life

A GROWING CONCERN: 10 gifts to choose from for gardening friends

AFTER A PROLONGED, unseasonably frost-free autumn, Old Man Winter decided to make an early appearance (winter begins Wednesday…

News

‘Blame it on Canada’: Cold air likely to bring snow

PORT ANGELES — Canada, it seems, is responsible for snowy conditions forecast to invade the North Olympic Peninsula…

Gingerbread House Contest relocated; Aldrich’s Market expects to host it again next year

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Gingerbread House Contest relocated; Aldrich’s Market expects to host it again next year

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend’s annual gingerbread house contest is moving downtown this year.

Democrats regroup after presidential election

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Democrats regroup after presidential election

By Diane Urbani de la Paz

Life

BIRD WATCH: Some standby gifts for bird lovers

THREE OLD STANDBYS top the list for gift-giving bird-watchers or hints for bird-watchers to drop.

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissioners to vote on county budget

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider and vote on a $55 million annual budget Monday.

This year’s Sequim High School equestrian team members are Faith Haggie, Grace Niemeyer, Emelie Fürste, Amy Tucker, Christina Williams, Miranda Williams, Yana Hoesel, Amanda Murphy, Sydney Balkan, Abi Payseno, Madi Murphy and Lilly Thomas. The girls are show at a training session at Freedom Farm in Port Angeles. (Katie Solomon-Newton)

Life

PENINSULA HORSEPLAY: Griffith’s horses fear holiday lights display

THE ALIENS HAVE landed.

Life

HELP LINE: A new rule comes down for nursing homes

BEING A LEO and an only child, it probably doesn’t take an advanced degree in psychology to figure…

Peninsula Home Fund helps budding photographer as she grapples with health issues

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Peninsula Home Fund helps budding photographer as she grapples with health issues

By Diane Urbani de la Paz

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Some Peninsula schools closed, games canceled

Five North Olympic Peninsula public school district are closed today because of snow.

Festival of Lights in Port Townsend to celebrate winter solstice

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Festival of Lights in Port Townsend to celebrate winter solstice

PORT TOWNSEND — As the winter solstice approaches, cultures across the globe will take a moment to celebrate…

ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Luck of the Draw set for Port Angeles … and other items

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ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS: Luck of the Draw set for Port Angeles … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Fairmount Restaurant, 1127 W. Highway 101, will host a performance by Luck of the Draw…

A Port Townsend ‘Christmas Carol’ play continues this weekend

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A Port Townsend ‘Christmas Carol’ play continues this weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — “Spirit of the Yule,” a production that debuted in Port Townsend last weekend, sets the…

Port Townsend group to strip holiday music to barest form

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Port Townsend group to strip holiday music to barest form

PORT TOWNSEND — The Wild Rose Choral will strip down holiday music to its barest form during a…

Port Townsend vibes inspires local artist

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Port Townsend vibes inspires local artist

PORT TOWNSEND — Sitting outside and soaking up the natural vibes is all Port Townsend artist Sandra Offutt…

Choral Belles lift holiday spirits Thursday in Port Townsend

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Choral Belles lift holiday spirits Thursday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Hankering for your Christmas season music fix? The Choral Belles have got you covered.

Pipeline expansion worries some on behalf of southern resident orcas

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Pipeline expansion worries some on behalf of southern resident orcas

Environmental activists from the United States and Canada are expressing concerns over a newly approved expansion of a…

New Old Time Chautauqua to honor former Flying Karamazov Brothers member

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New Old Time Chautauqua to honor former Flying Karamazov Brothers member

PORT TOWNSEND — The New Old Time Chautauqua is bringing back its annual benefit show to Port Townsend…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Conductor replacement to take place in Port Angeles alley starting Monday … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Replacement of overhead conductors in the Front Street-First Street alley between Washington and Alder streets…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Sarcastic letter reminds me why I didn’t reach out post-election

Foolishly, I was swayed by those letters to the editor asking us to come together now that the…