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Three area campgounds affected by state cuts

Bear Creek, Lyre River to close from Sept. 15 through April 15

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Jefferson County to explore ordinance for fireworks ban

Commissioners also to consider updated schedule for fines

From left to right, the Junior Division of the Young Artists competition included Ren Lee-Mader, piano; Darius Weinblatt, violin; Lydia Brown, violin; Brighten Van Lelyveld, piano; Inez Milholland, violin; Adela Winspear, flute; and Juniper Fleischer, piano. (Gabe Van Lelyveld)

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Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra announces Young Artist winners

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra has announced the winners of its 2026 Young Artist Competition.

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Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra conductor to direct his final performance

Stage and orchestra performances, a home and kitchen tour and a seed and houseplant exchange highlight this weekend’s…

Life

ISSUES OF FAITH: A gospel-ing we go!

Readings: The Lessons Appointed for Use on the Feast of Saint Mark, per the Revised Common Lectionary (April…

A marine biologist in the making, Ayla Barnett, 18 months, of Quilcene, sorts through a clump of seaweed during an outing on Tuesday with the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee at Point Hudson with her mother Sierra. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Baby biologist

A marine biologist in the making, Ayla Barnett, 18 months, of Quilcene, sorts through a clump of seaweed…

Swedish singer-songwriter Sofia Talvik will perform at Concerts in the Woods in Coyle on Saturday.

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Swedish singer-songwriter to play at Concerts in the Woods

COYLE — Sofia Talvik will perform for Concerts in the Woods at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Laurel…

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Performance set to feature classical music from India

PORT TOWNSEND — Unity of Port Townsend will host “Raga and Rasa: A Concert of Indian Classical Music”…

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Beach cleanup event set at multiple locations on Saturday

OLYMPIA — Washington State Parks will co-host the Washington Coast Cleanup at beaches on the Pacific Coast and…

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Port Townsend delays an update to agricultural policy

City council cites s taff constraints, other obligations

This mixed media piece by Angela Howard, sparked by Stephen Ullom’s “Haiku I,” is part of the Ars Poetica exhibit to be celebrated on Saturday. Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend will host a party and poetry reading with participating artists and writers on hand. (Angela Howard)

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A celebration of art and poetry coming to Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Everyone interested in art, poetry and conversation is invited to a party on Saturday at…

Crime & Justice

Jury convicts man of child molestation

Port Ludlow man could face up to life in prison when sentenced May 8

Led by teacher Jennifer Manning, a group of third-graders from Salish Coast Elementary School in Port Townsend heads toward the Marine Science Center to begin a Tuesday field day studying seaweed on the beach at Battery Kinzie near the Point Wilson Lighthouse. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Field trip

Led by teacher Jennifer Manning, a group of third-graders from Salish Coast Elementary School in Port Townsend heads…

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Quilcene marina to host first Blessing of the Fleet event

Offshore parade, water taxi tours, history, food and music set Saturday

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Seattle-based folk-rock band to perform two shows this weekend

SEATTLE — Jessie Thoreson and The Crown Fire will perform two shows in East Jefferson County this weekend.

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Home and kitchen tour set for Saturday at Kala Point

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women will host its 28th…

Opinion

PAT NEAL: Fishing without hooks

YOU DON’T HAVE to be crazy to fish in Washington state, but it certainly helps. I should know.

An American Constellation cruise ship deckhand throws a mooring line to Port of Port Townsend staff members Azariah Helies and Kimberlie Webber to catch so the ship can tie up at the Union Pier in Port Townsend on Saturday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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American Constellation visit

An American Constellation cruise ship deckhand throws a mooring line to Port of Port Townsend staff members Azariah…

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Members appointed to drainage district

Board to organize election for spring 2028 and work with conservation group

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Mike and Val James to play during Candlelight Concerts series

PORT TOWNSEND — Mike and Val James will present “Mixed Bag: a Collection of Songs Covering Different Eras…