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Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Monika Livingstone of Gardiner kneels by the propane tank she spent about a month designing and painting after she was inspired by The Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.”

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‘Yellow Submarine’ becomes inspiration for artwork on couple’s propane tank

Former mural artist paints characters from classic movie

Officer Barrel (Shahida Shahir) and Officer Lockstock (Kyle LeMaire) patrol Urinetown as its top cops. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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OTA actors say satirical musical is more than a name

‘Urinetown the Musical’ runs through June 14

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Program director among several changes at Five Acre School

Multiple open positions listed on nonprofit’s website

Carlsborg Fire Station 33 at 70 Carlsborg Road is slated to be replaced and rebuilt down the road at Clallam County Fire District 3’s Training and Operations Center, 255 Carlsborg Road. Fire district staff estimate design, project management and construction will cost about $6 million for the larger fire station. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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New fire station expected in 2028

District to build at training center

The Sequim Irrigation Festival float features the royalty court, from left, princess Emma Rhodes, princess Caroline Caudle, queen Tilly Woods and prince Brayden Baritelle. They will represent Sequim at community events and regional parades, including Saturday’s during the 131st Irrigation Festival. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Festival float

The Sequim Irrigation Festival float features the royalty court, from left, princess Emma Rhodes, princess Caroline Caudle, queen…

Donna Stoffel received a state Volunteer Service Award in the Peninsula/Coastal region for her hours of service, including organizing the Safety Fair. She was recognized last month by Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners and staff, including board chairman Bill Miano, left, and Fire Chief Justin Grider. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Woman honored with state award

Volunteer helps stage annual safety fair

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula Participants in the National Geographic Photo Camp pose during the five-day camp based at NatureBridge along Lake Crescent during spring break. Twenty students participated through the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula.

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Photography camp helps teens see through new lens

Twenty students participate through Boys Girls Club

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sisters Bevyn and Payton LaTourette release butterflies in Sequim Botanical Garden on Saturday during Family Fun Days. Dungeness Kids Co. sold kits for families to grow caterpillars and release the painted lady butterflies in the garden.

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Irrigation Festival’s Grand Finale is set Saturday for 131st year

Entries to march 1-mile route along Washington Street

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Sequim council to back transfer

Federal legislation could move land to Jamestown

Sue Rockett of Sequim Community Church helps paint the Sequim Police Department’s dog agility course at Carrie Blake Community Park on April 25 for Sequim Beautiful Day, a volunteer event. Rockett participated last year and said she loves it. “I love being able to help the police and community,” she said. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Volunteers help Sequim shine for ‘Beautiful Day’ service event

More than 150 help at projects across the area

Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group file Children catch balls from Sequim Robotics Federation’s robot at Family Fun Days last year. The robot and Sequim High School students will return this weekend with their robot Juggle Jaws.

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Irrigation Festival to begin this weekend

Crazy Callen Weekend to bring operetta, Family Fun Days

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Sequim Comprehensive Plan draft delayed to late spring

Blueprint document anticipated to be approved by fall

The Sequim school board chose Absher Construction and McGranahan PK Architects to lead a progressive design-build of a new Helen Haller Elementary tentatively set to go behind the existing school. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Designers, builders set for buildings

Sequim schools staff now working on design, logistics

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Sequim council delays support

Tribe asks for letter for potential transfer

Clallam County Fire District 3 fire commissioners continue to seek options to fund new stations, such as for Carlsborg Station 33, which firefighters say is too small and in poor condition. Commissioners voted down performing a community survey on a potential bond because they felt it was too costly and would conflict with a potential Emergency Medical Services levy lid lift in the coming years. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim fire commissioners pause bond survey discussion

Regional districts meeting for joint management strategies

Longtime Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Club members, from left, Nancy Davis, Alicia Crawford and Joanne Thoma share a story during the club’s 40th anniversary party. They’re standing by the “Sunbonnet Sue Friendship Quilt” that was one of a handful of quilts on display. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sunbonnet Sue club celebrates 40th anniversary

Quilters’ annual show will return Aug. 7-8

If contract negotiations are completed, FORMA Construction, the general contractor/construction manager for Port Angeles’ Hurricane Ridge Middle School renovation, will tentatively work with Mahlum, a Seattle architecture firm, to renovate Sequim High School and replace five classroom buildings and connect and enclose existing structures. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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District in talks for bond projects

Negotiations ongoing for Sequim schools

Ron Baumgardner Sequim Wheelers volunteers provide Salish Coast Elementary School students from Port Townsend rides along the Olympic Discovery Trail last September. The nonprofit inclusive bike riding group offers rides from May through October, depending on weather.

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Riders, pilots wanted for adaptive e-bike program

Sequim Wheelers ready for season along the ODT

Madilyn Wright, Nora Summers and Jessie Robbins work together to plant a tree during a Helen Haller Elementary field trip to state trust land that supports school construction in Washington. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Third-graders plant trees on forest field trip

Students learn about environment, economy

State Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Port Townsend, said he made the decision not to run again this year prior to a diagnosis of Squamous cell carcinoma on his tongue last fall. “It was time for someone else,” he said. “Sixteen years is a good run.” (Washington House Democrats)

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State Rep. to retire at end of his term

Tharinger reflects on service after 16 years

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