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ISSUES OF FAITH: ‘You that are simple, turn in here!’

SOMETIMES, WE, THE people, can get off track; we lose our collective way, and not know what we’re about. We can forget what exactly it… Continue reading

Summer’s end festival slated

Port Angeles First United Methodist Church will host its third Summer’s End Festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 25. The… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

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

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Emergence - A Divine Homecoming” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Emergence — A Divine Homecoming” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Emergence - A Divine Homecoming” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

A GROWING CONCERN: A dozen ways to keep garden summer fresh

AS THE “DOG days of summer” descend upon us, August is the time to heat things up in your garden or around your yard. So… Continue reading

50 young ones signed up to take part in Fox-Bell Farm Training’s Hawaiian themed Kids Camp last weekend, including McCoy Sprenger, 7, on Moon, who played a ring toss game as instructor Sofie Feik looked on. (Photo by Mike Sprenger)

HORSEPLAY: Kids, horses take center stage on the Peninsula

IT WARMED MY heart seeing how much pleasure the 50 campers and helpers encountered during Fox-Bell Farm & Training’s 2024 Horse Camp last weekend. The… Continue reading

50 young ones signed up to take part in Fox-Bell Farm Training’s Hawaiian themed Kids Camp last weekend, including McCoy Sprenger, 7, on Moon, who played a ring toss game as instructor Sofie Feik looked on. (Photo by Mike Sprenger)
Lola Milholland.

‘Group Living and Other Recipes’ author to share book, treats

Memoir discusses cohousing in Portland, protests of nuclear weapons

Lola Milholland.
Ernie Couch; his son, Jason; and Jason’s teenage son, Memphis. Ernie Couch & Revival

Free gospel concert scheduled at Trinity United Methodist Church

Ernie Couch and Revival will perform a gospel concert at 2 p.m. Saturday. The free concert will be at Trinity United Methodist Church,… Continue reading

Ernie Couch; his son, Jason; and Jason’s teenage son, Memphis. Ernie Couch & Revival

ISSUES OF FAITH: The traveling companion can make the trip

ROAD TRIPS! I love ’em. Some of my fondest memories are of our young family traveling in our much-loved VW Vanagon. The van had a… Continue reading

Prayer gathering for world peace slated

Bahá’is of Clallam County East will host “Prayers for World Peace” from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The community gathering… Continue reading

Doug Benecke will present “Peace Talks” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Benecke is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Benecke will be joined by his wife, Sallie Harrison, for special music.

Program set for weekend service

Doug Benecke will present “Peace Talks” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Benecke will be the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917… Continue reading

Doug Benecke will present “Peace Talks” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Benecke is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Benecke will be joined by his wife, Sallie Harrison, for special music.
The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Surrender to Surprise.” Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port Townsend, 3918 San Juan Ave.… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
Mary Budke, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula, started in the Sequim club working in the kitchen in June 2004 to help pay her cell phone bill while she worked on her master’s degree. She’s worked her way up in the organization and has helped raise funds for operations and to build a new Port Angeles club. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Boys Girls Club CEO reflects on 20 years

National organization implementing local food model

Mary Budke, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula, started in the Sequim club working in the kitchen in June 2004 to help pay her cell phone bill while she worked on her master’s degree. She’s worked her way up in the organization and has helped raise funds for operations and to build a new Port Angeles club. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

A GROWING CONCERN: Your dirt needs air, can you dig it?

NOW WE ARE in the month of August, almost into the last trimester of summer. Let us begin today by performing a few tasks that… Continue reading

In Action circa 1930.jpg: A local fire with the fire truck in action. Courtesy of Port Angeles Fire Department.

BACK WHEN: The history of the Port Angeles fire truck

WE CAN BE so busy with life that we do not see treasures near us. I am reminded of that every time I drive by… Continue reading

In Action circa 1930.jpg: A local fire with the fire truck in action. Courtesy of Port Angeles Fire Department.

ISSUES OF FAITH: Find beauty in God’s creations

IS THERE ANYTHING cuter than the baby deer we see this time of year? The white-spotted fawns are darling. With the Olympic National Park in… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Practice Certainty of Purpose” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.
The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Spiritual D.N.A. – Your Blueprint for Wellbeing” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Spiritual DNA — Your Blueprint for Wellbeing” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Spiritual D.N.A. – Your Blueprint for Wellbeing” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.
Mr. Forest stands with the actual trees that will be available in the city tree shade program.

A GROWING CONCERN: Have it made in the shade with tree planting

HOW ABSOLUTELY FORTUNATE for Port Angeles that the ideally-named individual, Paul Forrest, has spent years acquiring, gathering and then assembling all the relevant and critical… Continue reading

Mr. Forest stands with the actual trees that will be available in the city tree shade program.
At the end of the Clallam County prefair show, Wes Church received the Biggest Helping Hand Award for helping to keep the barn clean, running errand and giving encouraging compliments. (Photo by Katie Newton)

HORSEPLAY: Peninsula equestrians compete, feature at fairs

WEATHER WISE, WE’RE certainly experiencing some delightful riding weather this summer! Lots of bright, warm (and even hot) sunshine, few clouds and rain’s been scarce… Continue reading

At the end of the Clallam County prefair show, Wes Church received the Biggest Helping Hand Award for helping to keep the barn clean, running errand and giving encouraging compliments. (Photo by Katie Newton)