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Instructor Josh Taylor, left, points out the workings of an electric vehicle on Wednesday at the Auto Technology Certification Program at Peninsula College. Nick Schommer, center, and Brian Selk get ready to do some testing on the electric auto’s parts from underneath the vehicle. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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College’s automotive technology program gets a reboot

Students can earn a certificate separate from two-year degree

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Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Finding solace in song

WHEN OUR DAUGHTER Maggie died, I found so much comfort in listening to the uplifting music and words…

Fernando Cruz of Auburn, an employee of Specialized Pavement Marking in Pacific, cleans off a sign he used to paint a bicycle lane on Sims Way and Kearney Street, the site of the new roundabout. The workers needed at least two days of 47 degrees or above in order to paint the pedestrian crosswalks and other necessary markings. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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New bike lane in Port Townsend

Fernando Cruz of Auburn, an employee of Specialized Pavement Marking in Pacific, cleans off a sign he used…

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Do you think it’s possible to find impartial jurors for Trump’s April 15 trial?

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Port Angeles School Superintendent Marty Brewer, second from right, speaks with members of the Port Angeles Parents for Education, on Friday about the Port Angeles Paraeducation Association strike. Assistant Superintendent Michele Olsen stands at right. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

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District, PAPEA to pick up bargaining Sunday

Parent group presses officials for answers on strike

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Funding farm-to-school programs

In the 2021-2023 state budget, Washington set aside money specifically for the farm-to-school program for the first time…

Gus Griffin, 11, second from left, and classmates dig up weeds in one of Port Townsend’s three gardens on March 28. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

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Farm-to-school programs flourish in Washington

Demand from school districts outpacing state funding

Stephanie Anne Johnson will sing blues, Americana and possibly the Beatles this Friday night at Field Arts & Events Hall.

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Singer to bring an American blend to Field Hall on Friday

Stephanie Anne Johnson learned by traveling on cruise ships

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The US has said it’s considering a request to drop charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Should they do it?

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Retired teacher Nancy McCaleb speaks in support of striking paraeducators in the Port Angeles School District as Port Angeles Paraeducators Association President Rebecca Winters listens during a rally on Thursday at Shane Park.

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About 130 rally in support of paras

District officials say funding is statewide problem

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Do you think the temporary injunction from Clallam County Superior Court will have an impact on Port Angeles School District/Paraeducator negotiations?

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Pickets in support of paraeducators in the Port Angeles School District march along West Eighth Street in front of the district offices at Lincoln Center on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Strike enters Day 4

Paraeducators, district continue to bargain

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Do you believe the state has the right to limit or ban sales of high-capacity ammunition magazines?

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Crime & Justice

Home invasion suspect arrested in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — A 61-year-old Port Angeles man was arrested on investigation of residential burglary, third-degree theft and…

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UPDATE: School closed Wednesday; district gets temporary injunction in strike

Union plans to bargain until agreement reached

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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Kids’ Fishing Day set for April 20 at Carrie Blake Park

SEQUIM — The 23rd annual Kids’ Fishing Day is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20…

Karyn Williams, owner of Red Dog Farm in Chimacum, bags fresh lettuce in anticipation of the opening of the 32nd Port Townsend Farmers Market on Saturday. This will be Williams’ 17th year of participation in the market. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Fresh from the farm

Karyn Williams, owner of Red Dog Farm in Chimacum, bags fresh lettuce in anticipation of the opening of…

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Should abortion limits be left to individual states?

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Port Angeles High School English teacher Mark Valentine is among picketers on Lauridsen Boulevard on Monday. Port Angeles School District schools were closed as 130 members of the Port Angeles Paraeducators Association went on strike. They have been working without a contract since August. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

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Paraeducators picket on first day of strike

Teams return to bargaining table Tuesday