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Dan Willis of Port Townsend, a docent at the Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park, conducts a tour for interested visitors on Thursday. The lighthouse was built in 1878 when Congress approved $8,000 for the light and foghorns. Although the facility is still an active U.S. Coast Guard station, the equipment is monitored and operated remotely and no keepers are present. Regular tours on Saturdays and Sundays will resume in May. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Lighthouse tour

Dan Willis of Port Townsend, a docent at the Point Wilson Lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park, conducts…

Poet John Delaney with Ramen the cat. Delaney’s collection “Catechisms” is based on their relationship. (John Delaney)

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‘Catechisms’ decribes relationship between poet, cat

Delaney calls his collection a tribute to animals

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: February chores show your garden love

HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY has come and gone. May your shadow be warm and dry for six more weeks,…

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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam commissioners to discuss RV ordinance

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

“Peckish” by Shirley Bomgaars will be part of the Sweet Somethings exhibit on display throughout February at the Port Ludlow Art League’s gallery.

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Port Ludlow Art League to host artist reception

PORT LUDLOW — The Port Ludlow Art League will host a reception for “Sweet Somethings” from 4 p.m.…

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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…

A seal pops its head out of the water as a dory rower propels his craft in the calm waters of the Salish Sea. Whidbey Island is in the distance. Today’s high temperature is forecast to be in the low 50s with partly cloudy skies. Rain is set to return this weekend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Rowing on the Strait

A seal pops its head out of the water as a dory rower propels his craft in the…

Arts & Entertainment

Orchestra members to host benefit concert

A chamber benefit concert, art walks and artist exhibits highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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Fire protection may impact insurance rates

New protection class considers nuanced data

Port Townsend High School graduates Bryce Harbin and Benja Greene spent their senior year documenting the wrestling season for local athletes from three schools in Jefferson County. (“Tougher: A Wrestling Documentary”)

Arts & Entertainment

Festival to showcase young filmmakers

Three-day event will run from Friday through Sunday

“Jubilation,” an acrylic painting by Katy Morse, will be part of the featured art at Gallery 9 during Port Townsend’s art walk on Saturday.

Arts & Entertainment

Artists’ reception to highlight First Saturday Art Walk

PORT TOWNSEND — There will be a reception for Nancy Aikman and Katy Morse from 5 p.m. to…

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Climate action group is guiding reduction goals

Reduced emmissions require reduced transportation footprint

Shown from a previous Port Townsend Chamber Music Series concert are, back row, from left to right, Marina Rosenquist, Michael Carroll, Joel Wallgren, Pamela Roberts and Sung-Ling Hsu. Front row, from left to right, are Mike McLeron, William Walden and Guy Smith.

Arts & Entertainment

Chamber series to host benefit concert for marching band trip

PORT LUDLOW — The Port Townsend Chamber Music Series will perform a benefit concert at 2 p.m. Saturday…

Arts & Entertainment

Yard and Garden lecture series to focus on birds, biodiversity

PORT TOWNSEND — Steve Hampton will present “Backyard Sanctuaries: Gardening for Birds and Biodiversity” at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Opinion

PAT NEAL: I’m not complaining about the weather

IT WAS DAYLIGHT in the swamp. The drumming of rain on the roof announced another damp and dreary…

Crime & Justice

Woman gets 10 years for first-degree assault

Young previously found guilty in hatchet attack

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Respiratory viruses are rising on the Peninsula

Health officer attributes increase to mutation of type of flu in circulation

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No weekly flight operations scheduled this week

COUPEVILLE — No field carrier landing practice operations are scheduled for aircraft stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey…

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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…

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Business Association — Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held at 7:30 a.m.…