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A GROWING CONCERN: Spring into April garden chores

THIS IS NO late April Fools’ joke: I am really not a flower guru so much as a…

A Pacific Gray whale spy hops in the Salish Sea on Wednesday, giving passengers on a whale watching trip out of Port Townsend a sight to behold. A Washington State Ferry makes its way to Clinton, Whidbey Island, in the background. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Whale spotting

A Pacific Gray whale spy hops in the Salish Sea on Wednesday, giving passengers on a whale watching…

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Grants to fund more than $100K in repairs at the Wheeler Theater

Structure originally built in 1932 as a theater for soldiers

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Road work to limit traffic on Mora Road

PORT ANGELES — Mora Road closures will limit access to Rialto Beach on the West End.

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Warning posted at Gibbs Lake after algal bloom

PORT TOWNSEND — An early season cyanobacterial algal bloom has been detected at Gibbs Lake, Jefferson County Public…

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Historical society to host grand reopening ceremony

A grand reopening for a museum plus opening day for the Port Townsend Farmers Market and monthly art…

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Conservation district to host forest outing

Participants will see examples of various ecosystems at Chimacum Ridge

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Green Fairy’s Masquerade Ball fundraiser set for Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Olympic Peninsula Steam will host the Green Fairy’s Masquerade Ball from 7 p.m. to 10…

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Jefferson County Historical Society to host grand reopening ceremony

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Historical Society will host a ribbon cutting for the grand reopening celebration…

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Easter egg hunts slated this weekend

Easter egg hunts are set this weekend at venues across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Opinion

PAT NEAL: Celebrating April Fool’s in style

APRIL FOOLS’ DAY must be my favorite holiday. It’s easy to remember the date. We look forward to…

East Jefferson Fire Rescue conducted a series of training exercises in an uninhabitable residential home on Tuesday. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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House fire provides dynamic opportunity for EJFR firefighters

Homeowners partner with fire district for unique experience

Keith Kisler.

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Chimacum man plans to run for Jefferson PUD seat

CHIMACUM — A business owner and fourth-generation farmer plans to run for the Jefferson County Public Utility District…

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Farmers market to reopen in Port Townsend on Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Farmers Market will open for its 34th season at 9 a.m. Saturday.

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Artists’ work to be featured at First Saturday Art Walk

PORT TOWNSEND — A variety of artwork will be on view during the First Saturday Art Walk this…

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Jefferson board pauses closure of rec center

Tight budget could mean reduced services

Rhonda Ellis, dressed as Lady Liberty, and her friend Margaret McGaughey, both from Port Townsend, take part in the No Kings rally on Saturday. The nationwide rally, with an estimated 3,000 participants from Port Townsend, started on Sims Way at Boat Haven and ended with a march to Pope Marine Park downtown. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Hundreds participate in rally

Rhonda Ellis, dressed as Lady Liberty, and her friend Margaret McGaughey, both from Port Townsend, take part in…

Rick Hill of Sequim hooks up his satellite dish for a weekend of camping in his 27-foot travel trailer at the Point Hudson Marina. Hill has been to the marina several times, but this was the first for the season. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Point Hudson camping

Rick Hill of Sequim hooks up his satellite dish for a weekend of camping in his 27-foot travel…

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Port Hadlock man planning to ride tricycle coast to coast

At 84, Tony Harriman is ticking a box on his bucket list

Chuck Robinson.

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PT alumni to honor five in Hall of Fame

Ceremony set for April 4 at high school auditorium