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Jefferson County law library board seeks public input

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Law Library Board is seeking public input regarding the composition and accessibility…

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Nonprofits to gather at Connectivity Fair

CHIMACUM — Local 20/20 will host its 2024 Jefferson County Connectivity Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

The Port Townsend Main Street Program is planning an Earth Day work party in the downtown area from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

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Earth Day cleanup events slated for Saturday

A variety of cleanup activities are planned around the North Olympic Peninsula to celebrate Earth Day this weekend.

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

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

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A GROWING CONCERN: Get the dirt on soil

SINCE WE TALKED extensively about you growing your own award-winning vegetables, we should certainly talk about how your…

OPEN’s Spring Tack Sale is Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 251 Roupe Road (off Hooker Road). Proceeds benefit rescued horses, minis, ponies (such as the one pictured with grossly overgrown hooves) and donkeys. Western and English saddles, saddle pads, halters, sheets, bits, bridles; western jewelry, clothes, boots and more. (photo by Valerie Jackson)

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HORSEPLAY: Clean up after yourself and your horse

CLEAN UP ON aisle 7! Remember: Unlike a grocery store clerk who calls an employee over the loudspeaker…

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Port Townsend transportation tax dollars to be put to work

Benefits district to raise $400,000 to $600,000 in first year

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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…

Shelley Jaye’s mosaic titled “The Lava Exhaled” is part of “Breathe,” a new Showcase 2024 display at Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. (Northwind Art)

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‘Breathe’ exhibit now open at Northwind Art

PORT TOWNSEND — “Dreamy Afternoon” and “The Lava Exhaled” are among the artworks brought in to Northwind Art’s…

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Music entertainment on tap for Peninsula this weekend

Music entertainment, an art walk and plays will highlight the Peninsula this weekend.

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

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Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

PORT TOWNSEND — The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Love is Orange: Creativity” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

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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Two-lane bypass to be installed Monday

GARDINER — Contractor crews working for the state Department of Transportation will begin constructing a temporary two-lane bypass…

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Twice daily bridge inspections start next week

SHINE — Bridge preservation engineers from the state Department of Transportation will begin in-depth inspections of the state…

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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Grants, budget amendments before boards this week

Meetings across Clallam and Jefferson counties

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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

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Jefferson enacts 1-year moratorium on STRs

County wants to consider possible regulations for rentals

Sopranos rehearsing, back row, from left, Beth Cahape, Annalee McConnell, Joan Coyne and Amy Johnson; front row, from left, Judy Backman, Mardelle Hansen and Mar Oneppo.

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Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County to host weekend concerts

PORT TOWNSEND — The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County will perform Robert Ray’s Gospel…