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Tree removal may delay traffic on state Highway 20 near Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A logging company will be removing trees of concern along state Highway 20 from 8…

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Jefferson County commissioners approve Comprehenive Plan docket

Community Development to work through proposed code changes through fall

1978 Rhododendron Festival queen Ann DeLeo Waters, left, and her sister, 1973 Rhody queen Carlene DeLeo Dahlman, are the self-described “old Rhody queens” who are hosting a fundraiser Friday night at the Wheel-In Motor Movie in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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Rhododendron events set for Friday, Saturday

Bingo and a movie, Running of the Balls slated this weekend

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Teens can get vaccine Thursday

Youth 12-15 can get shots against COVID-19

For the first time in a year, the Tuff as Nails rowing team took the Blue Streak for a sun-splashed spin in Port Townsend Bay on Monday morning. Coming back in are Nikki Russell, facing front at left, Barb Hager and Christine Edwards; on the other side of the boat are Mari Friend and Zoe Ann Dudley. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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Back on the water

For the first time in a year, the Tuff as Nails rowing team took the Blue Streak for…

Red Hot Strings teaching artist Albanie Falletta, seen during a performance at Fort Worden State Park in summer 2019, is among the Red Hot Strings workshop faculty members streaming her sessions online later this week. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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Centrum brings Red Hot Strings, two public concerts

Online event set to begin Friday

Port Townsend Police Chief Thomas Olson started work last week. Some of his goals include getting the department more involved with the community and increasing the diversity among officers. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

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Police chief starts position

Olson working on community connections

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COVID shot clinics for 12- to 15-year-olds ready as soon as approval given

Eligibility expected to be announced soon

A copper rockfish — its eyes distended due to the pressure change when it was pulled up from a depth of 250 feet — is among the creatures in “Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound.” Author David B. Williams will discuss his research on the North Olympic Peninsula in a free online program Tuesday evening. (Photo courtesy of David B. Williams)

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‘Homewaters’ talk explores creatures of Admiralty Inlet

Registration is free for Tuesday discussion

Port Townsend novelist JoAnne Tompkins, at home with her schnauzer Oscar, has released her debut, “What Comes After,” to glowing reviews across the nation. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

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Port Townsend novelist draws critical acclaim

Author’s background as a mediator helps characters’ ‘psyches’

Gary Huff, left, board director and campaign chairman for the Olympic Peninsula YMCA’s 2021 Impact Campaign, accepts a donation for the YMCA from 1st Security Bank, represented by Vice President Branch Manager Anthony Aceto and 1st Security personal banker Sheena Zahn.(Photo courtesy of Olympic Peninsula YMCA)

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Olympic Peninsula YMCA opens public fundraising campaign

1st Security Bank donates $2,500

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Guaranteed Education Tuition enrollment period ends May 31

OLYMPIA — The Washington Student Achievement Council has announced that the 2020-2021 Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) enrollment period…

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Bentinck Island demolition range in use Wednesday through Friday

ESQUIMALT, B.C. — The Royal Canadian Navy has announced that the land-based demolition range at Bentinck Island will…

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Peninsula numbers leveling, but state cases may take a few more weeks

Super-spreaders blamed for 135 infections, official says

Pam Adams

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Three new members to be elected to Port Townsend City Council

Sandoval, Adams, Speser decide not to run in November

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Two-boat service delayed again

Elected officials plan discussion with state ferries chief

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Leo Goolden, who is restoring the racing cutter Tally Ho, plans to move the project from rural Sequim to Port Townsend.

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Tally Ho to move from Sequim to Port Townsend

Historic yacht undergoes renovation

Sally Pfaff uses acrylics to portray water interacting with landscapes.

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Oil, acrylic paintings featured at Port Townsend Gallery

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Gallery is featuring artists Stephanie K. Johnson and Sally Pfaff this month.

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A GROWING CONCERN: A task list for your baskets

IT’S MOTHER’S DAY, so let’s talk about an ideal gift for any mom — the bounty of the…

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EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Business Association — In-person meeting Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive…