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Keltoi -- from left, Cameron St. Louis, Vienna Scheyer, Bill Woods, David Rivers and Rich Hill -- will bring their Celtic music to Port Townsend's Quimper Grange Hall this Saturday night. photo courtesy of Keltoi
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Sailboat regatta, music, art await this weekend

from Celtic to classical, blues to rock’n’roll — will flow freely this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula. And there’s a dramatic… Continue reading

Keltoi -- from left, Cameron St. Louis, Vienna Scheyer, Bill Woods, David Rivers and Rich Hill -- will bring their Celtic music to Port Townsend's Quimper Grange Hall this Saturday night. photo courtesy of Keltoi
AmeriCorps service members Suzy Elbow, left, and Maggie Baker are debuting their springtime interpretive programs this Saturday at Fort Worden State Park. The pair will set up a “Wind: Nature’s Biggest Fan” exhibit near the beach in the morning and host an art-in-the-park activity beside a madrona tree in the afternoon. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Fort Worden to host interpretive programs

Beach activities usher in spring with AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps service members Suzy Elbow, left, and Maggie Baker are debuting their springtime interpretive programs this Saturday at Fort Worden State Park. The pair will set up a “Wind: Nature’s Biggest Fan” exhibit near the beach in the morning and host an art-in-the-park activity beside a madrona tree in the afternoon. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Forums details for Peninsula College president finalists

Forums for the four finalists are set in April. • On Monday, April 11, faculty and staff will interview Melissa Curtis from 11:15… Continue reading

Head Start programs across Peninsula taking registrations now

Head Start, Early Head Start and ECEAP are recruiting eligible children and families for the 2022-2023 school year in Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Forks,… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: We all need help sometimes

At first, I thought he was a chunk of driftwood bobbing along in the waves. But as I got closer, I could see that it… Continue reading

Allison Berry, public health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, left, talks with Marcia Limoges, center, and Bonnie Bless-Boenish of the League of Women Voters of Clallam County before presenting Berry with the organization’s annual “Making a Difference Award” on Tuesday in Port Angeles. Presented in celebration of women’s contributions to history and coinciding with Women’s History Month, the award was given to Berry for her contributions to public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Making a difference

Allison Berry, public health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, left, talks with Marcia Limoges, center, and Bonnie Bless-Boenish of the League of Women Voters… Continue reading

Allison Berry, public health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, left, talks with Marcia Limoges, center, and Bonnie Bless-Boenish of the League of Women Voters of Clallam County before presenting Berry with the organization’s annual “Making a Difference Award” on Tuesday in Port Angeles. Presented in celebration of women’s contributions to history and coinciding with Women’s History Month, the award was given to Berry for her contributions to public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Peninsula College.

Peninsula College names finalists for next president

All four candidates slated for community interviews

Peninsula College.
Apple Martine.

Public health workers to participate in retreat

Aim is to support workers in challenging times

Apple Martine.

Agencies seek Jefferson Health Heroes to honor

Nominations currently accepted

Susan Willis of Port Townsend, a relatively new pickleball player, takes command of her side of the court Tuesday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Pickleballers poised to raise money, expand sport

‘Not just a game,’ enthusiasts tell city council

Susan Willis of Port Townsend, a relatively new pickleball player, takes command of her side of the court Tuesday evening. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Guitarist Joe Euro, aka the Wine Seller of downtown Port Townsend, will give this Thursday’s Candlelight Concert in person at Trinity United Methodist Church. Proceeds will benefit Bayside Housing & Services. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Candlelight Concert to star guitarist Euro on Thursday

Classical, jazz, ‘Grace’ could all be on set list

Guitarist Joe Euro, aka the Wine Seller of downtown Port Townsend, will give this Thursday’s Candlelight Concert in person at Trinity United Methodist Church. Proceeds will benefit Bayside Housing & Services. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Dr. Allison Berry speaks Tuesday morning during the Port Angeles Business Association meeting. (Ken Park/Peninsula Daily News)

One case of BA.2 found on Peninsula

Both Clallam, Jefferson at low risk for now

Dr. Allison Berry speaks Tuesday morning during the Port Angeles Business Association meeting. (Ken Park/Peninsula Daily News)
Tom Olson.

Port Townsend police to have backup from Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies

‘We don’t have a lot of other options’

Tom Olson.
Owl, skippered by Dale Dunning, is one of the boats registered in the Thunderbird class in the 2022 Shipwrights Regatta this weekend. The race across Port Townsend Bay will start at 1 p.m. Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Ready to set sail

Owl, skippered by Dale Dunning, is one of the boats registered in the Thunderbird class in the 2022 Shipwrights Regatta this weekend. The race across… Continue reading

Owl, skippered by Dale Dunning, is one of the boats registered in the Thunderbird class in the 2022 Shipwrights Regatta this weekend. The race across Port Townsend Bay will start at 1 p.m. Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Ballroom dance meeting set tonight

Organizers gauging interest in forming club

Bicyclist airlifted to Seattle-area hospital after colliding with car

Man in satisfactory condition on Monday

Jefferson County mulling housing dollars

Project could help Habitat for Humanity plans

Matt Cooper and daughter Molly, 6, attach their wish slips Sunday afternoon onto the Port Townsend Library’s wishtree, which will be accepting wishes through March 31. The biodegradable, seed-impregnated slips are available inside the library, which is open Tuesdays through Sundays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend Library welcomes wishful thinkers

Seeds may bloom into wildflowers later this summer

Matt Cooper and daughter Molly, 6, attach their wish slips Sunday afternoon onto the Port Townsend Library’s wishtree, which will be accepting wishes through March 31. The biodegradable, seed-impregnated slips are available inside the library, which is open Tuesdays through Sundays. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Some public offices reopening with relaxed COVID-19 rules

With the decline in COVID-19 case rates and the relaxation of public health restrictions, several public offices have announced their reopening to the public. Offices… Continue reading

Urban Sketchers to meet in downtown Port Townsend

The Port Townsend Urban Sketchers will gather in downtown Port Townsend during their first meeting of 2022 at 10 a.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading