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Editor’s Notebook: Christmas gifts that last aren’t found in the pages of a catalog
There were two holy books in our family home at Christmastime: their titles were Sears Roebuck and Montgomery ...
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Animal Shelter Report: Meet Porsha: A graceful and loving soul ready to come home
Porsha is a 7-year-old Catahoula Lab mix who embodies elegance and charm. With her silky black coat and ...
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Coast Chronicles: Life on the water
Once upon a time Late afternoon sun pours in the paned south-facing windows of my house barge moored ...
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Time Out For Faith: We all need a savior!
Realize how much you and I have in common. Regardless of one’s culture, race, age, or land of ...
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An Old Dog’s Tale: Let joy be my fire, let peace be my star
Editor’s Note Editor’s Note In this time of Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings, we offer this archival column from ...
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Coast Chronicles: The Triumph, a piece of history
At the Veterans Lunch this year — another triumph of 122 honored vets, good grub and lots of ...
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Elementary, my dear… Do you believe in Santa Claus? And how about climate change?
Though it is not yet officially winter here in the Pacific Northwest, we’ve already had more than a ...
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Animal Shelter Report: Meet Maverick: Your loyal adventure Buddy!
Maverick is a 7-year-old Catahoula-Labrador mix. This handsome boy has a striking brown coat sprinkled with golden spots. ...
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Coast Chronicles: Post Thanksgiving thankfulness
Prologue Over the river and through the woods to … wait a minute. I am the grandmother, or ...
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Guest Column: A center-right Democrat’s view from Washington state
I’m a center-right “Scoop Jackson” moderate Democrat marooned on an island in today’s deep-blue Washington. My friends and ...