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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners discuss change in tax refunds deadline in some cases

The three Jefferson County commissioners will discuss Monday extending the period for allowable tax refunds in some circumstances. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m.… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Democrats to conduct precinct caucuses Saturday . . . and other items

Clallam and Jefferson County Democrats will join Democrats throughout the state by gathering in precinct caucuses at 10 a.m. Saturday. They will choose delegates to… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for Kiwanis dinner, auction, scheduled April 9 in Blyn

BLYN — Tickets are on sale for the Kiwanis Spring Dinner & Auction, scheduled April 9. The event will be at 5 p.m. at 7… Continue reading

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WANTED: Heart of Service nominations due by Monday

Monday is the deadline for nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Heart of Service award. The Heart of Service recognizes the dedication and accomplishments of… Continue reading

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Enter the Great Outdoors Photo Contest for kids!

Need another excuse to get outdoors to enjoy the rugged beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula this winter? We have a great one! Peninsula Families… Continue reading

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WANTED: Heart of Service nominations due by March 21

The three Rotary Clubs in Jefferson County and the Peninsula Daily News invite nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Heart of Service award. The Heart… Continue reading

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Tuttie Peetz's “Coming About” will be on display at the Olympic Driftwood Sculptors' Spring Driftwood Art Show this weekend. ()

WEEKEND: Driftwood sculptures on display at Sequim show starting Saturday

SEQUIM — The Olympic Driftwood Sculptors' Spring Driftwood Art Show will span two days this weekend. The 2016 Spring Driftwood Art Show will be from… Continue reading

Tuttie Peetz's “Coming About” will be on display at the Olympic Driftwood Sculptors' Spring Driftwood Art Show this weekend. ()

WEEKEND: Garden show, eagles benefit among Peninsula’s many offerings

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, March 18. A two-day garden show, an eagles and raptor benefit, a seed exchange and a presentation about… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Lecturer to tell of early hothouse climate at Port Townsend lecture Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Liz Nesbitt will tell of the end of the Cretaceous time period, when dinosaurs became extinct and mammals began to flourish, at… Continue reading

Don Saunders of Oak Bay Baptist Church carries a cross in the 2015 parade. ()

WEEKEND: Palm Sunday parade set in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The 25th Palm Sunday Jesus Parade will be at 3 p.m. Sunday. Participants will meet at the US Bank parking lot at… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Peninsula College to offer special services Saturday

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College on Saturday will offer extended hours for testing, advising, registration, campus tours, tuition payments and college financial aid information, as… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction starts Saturday in Forks

FORKS — The 52nd annual Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction is this Saturday and Sunday. The auction is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday… Continue reading

Racers hit the course during last week's first stage of the Tour de Dung Road Race. Racing continues Saturday for part two of the series. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND: Second day of Sequim-area bicycle race set for Saturday

SEQUIM — The second day of this season's Tour de Dung is Saturday. The annual biking event, which draws hundreds of riders from across the… Continue reading

Racers hit the course during last week's first stage of the Tour de Dung Road Race. Racing continues Saturday for part two of the series. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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WEEKEND: State parks offer free entry Saturday across Peninsula

OLYMPIA — Entry will be free to all state parks Saturday. No Discover Pass will be needed to visit state parks that day in celebration… Continue reading

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WEEKEND: Garden show, eagles benefit among Peninsula’s many offerings — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: The address of the Sequim-Dungeness Hospital Guild's thrift shop has been corrected. NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, March 18. A two-day… Continue reading

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WANTED: Heart of Service nominations due by Monday

Monday is the deadline for nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Heart of Service award. The Heart of Service recognizes the dedication and accomplishments of… Continue reading

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Community Read book author to make virtual appearance in Port Townsend via Skype on Tuesday

PORT TOWNSEND — The author of the selection for the Port Townsend Community Read will meet with the audience virtually during a Skype interview Tuesday.… Continue reading

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Enter the Great Outdoors Photo Contest for kids!

Need another excuse to get outdoors to enjoy the rugged beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula this winter? We have a great one! Peninsula Families… Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEFS: Today is last day of special emphasis patrols on left-lane driving . . . and other items

OLYMPIA — Today is the last day of a special statewide emphasis patrol by the State Patrol. The emphasis patrol is to raise awareness of… Continue reading

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Port Ludlow woman hurt in collision on state Highway 19

CHIMACUM — A Wednesday collision destroyed two cars and sent one driver to a Seattle hospital, the State Patrol said. Lauretta Cofer, 63, of Port… Continue reading

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