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John Carnes circa 1900.

BACK WHEN: When the mundane turns to murder on the OP

ON TUESDAY, NOV. 5, 1901 (124 years ago), a murder struck the small community of Mora. My story last month also looked at a murder… Continue reading

John Carnes circa 1900.

Community grief ritual set in Port Townsend

The Dying Matters Guild will conduct “Tending the Heart: A Community Grief Ritual” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The non-denominational ceremony will be… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Showing love when faced with violence

AS A BISHOP of a congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Port Angeles, I’ve considered what to do if an… Continue reading

Lecture series scheduled in Sequim

The Rev. Sigve Tonstad will present Glimpses from the Intimate Gospel tonight and tomorrow. The lecture series will be at the Sequim Adventist… Continue reading

The Rev. Terry Barrett

Speaker set for Unity in Olympics

The Rev. Terry Barrett will present “Living Through the Transitions of Our Lives” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Barrett will be the guest… Continue reading

The Rev. Terry Barrett

Unity in Port Townsend service slated

PORT TOWNSEND —Jan Jorgenson will be the guest speaker at Unity in Port Townsend at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center is at… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Learn the basics of root pruning

WELL, IT APPEARS the rainy fall weather has arrived, which is a good thing. As is seeing snow up in the mountains. As promised last… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths

Cutline: Banner, 20, is a very kind, attentive gelding who arrived at OPEN in a state of neglect. After he spends more time recovering, he will be sent to Fox-Bell Farm for some retraining and then be available for adoption through OPEN.

HORSEPLAY: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network survives, still helping horses

HAVE YOU HEARD the rumor? I did. I’m happy to squelched the gossip here: Olympic Peninsula Equine Network (OPEN) is not closing its doors. “I… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths

Cutline: Banner, 20, is a very kind, attentive gelding who arrived at OPEN in a state of neglect. After he spends more time recovering, he will be sent to Fox-Bell Farm for some retraining and then be available for adoption through OPEN.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Teaching our children

JEWS REGULARLY RECITE a prayer called the V’ahavtah, which comes from Deuteronomy and Numbers. The word V’ahavtah means “and you shall love” and entreats us… Continue reading

Praise and worship service set

There will be a community Praise and Worship Night at 7 tonight. The free worship service will be at Independent Bible Church,… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik

Sunday program set for OUUF

Joseph Bednarik will present “God as Metaphor” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bednarik will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship,… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik

Unity in Port Townsend service slated

PORT TOWNSEND —The Rev. Simon De Voil will be the guest speaker at Unity in Port Townsend at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Unity Spiritual Enrichment… Continue reading

The Rev. Eva McGinnis

Unity speaker set for Sunday

The Rev. Eva McGinnis will present “The Joy of Peace” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. McGinnis will be the guest speaker at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Eva McGinnis

A GROWING CONCERN: Get to the root of fall pruning

LET’S REVIEW A perfect and a little-known method which is totally appropriate now in the month of October. I have numerous times explained, and rightly… Continue reading

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It’s hunting season. To avoid getting accidently mistaken for big game follow Judy Dupree’s example of donning a bright, fluorescent orange or pink vest to alert hunters you’re in the area.

HORSEPLAY: Use caution while riding during hunting season

BEWARE RIDING MOUNTAIN trails this time of year, because chances are, someone else is nearby stealthily stalking a stag to kill. “Bullets from those high-impact… Continue reading

Submitted photo
It’s hunting season. To avoid getting accidently mistaken for big game follow Judy Dupree’s example of donning a bright, fluorescent orange or pink vest to alert hunters you’re in the area.
The Rev. Bruce Bode

Bode scheduled for OUUF weekend program

The Rev. Bruce Bode will present “Masks of God” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Bode will be the guest speaker at Olympic Unitarian… Continue reading

The Rev. Bruce Bode

Praise and worship service set

There will be a community Praise and Worship Night at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. The free worship service will be at… Continue reading

The Rev. Lynne Markova

Service slated for St. Paul’s Sunday

The Rev. Lynne Markova will present “Listening for the Voice of Justice” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Markova is the priest-in-charge at St.… Continue reading

The Rev. Lynne Markova

Speaker set at Unity in Port Townsend for weekend service

PORT TOWNSEND —David Goldsmith will be the guest speaker at Unity in Port Townsend at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center is at… Continue reading

The Rev. William Evans.

Unity in Olympics speaker scheduled for Sunday service

The Rev. William Evans will present “Be a Spiritual Prepper” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Evans will be the guest speaker at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. William Evans.