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Art auction, “Spirit of the Yule,” holiday open houses featured on Peninsula

An art auction fundraiser, performances of “Spirit of the Yule” and holiday open houses and concerts are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic… Continue reading

Forks man arrested with son found guilty of drug charge

A Clallam County jury has convicted Tommy L. Cook Sr. of possession with intent to deliver heroin. Cook, 58, of Forks was… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Bring back the light within us all

THE DAYS HAVE been growing shorter, and even when the sun does shine, it generates so little heat it feels as if it has deserted… Continue reading

Performance to explore teen/adult interaction

As part of its new Teen Initiative, the Mandala Center for Change presents “Shout Out or Shut Down: a Theatre Dialogue Between… Continue reading

Wartime London focus of First Friday Storynight

In the dark of a new moon, with a nip in the air, visitors are invited to come in from the cold… Continue reading

Wild Rose Chorale to perform two concerts this weekend

Wild Rose Chorale to perform two concerts this weekend

The Wild Rose Chorale invites some musical friends to share the stage at the a cappella ensemble’s seasonal concert bash this weekend,… Continue reading

Wild Rose Chorale to perform two concerts this weekend

NEWS BRIEFS: Memorial Field lighting ribbon-cutting … and other items

A ribbon-cutting celebrating a new lighting system at Memorial Field is planned for 5 p.m. today. The hour-long ceremony, which is free… Continue reading

NEWS BRIEFS: Fire delays deliveries of newspapers … and other items

A fire on the Hood Canal Bridge early Wednesday morning was extinguished in about 30 minutes. Although the highway was cleared at 1:02… Continue reading

A reason to smile: Home Fund helps dental clinic see more patients

A reason to smile: Home Fund helps dental clinic see more patients

When the man in the charcoal-gray scrubs smiles and says, “I’m Joe,” you know you’re not in the average dental office. People… Continue reading

A reason to smile: Home Fund helps dental clinic see more patients

Deadline for state health care exchange is Dec. 15

Open enrollment for health insurance plans through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange will end Dec. 15 and North Olympic Peninsula medical groups… Continue reading

Staff at The Palace Hotel, Tammy Jenkins and Randall Moore, show off their first-place certificate.

Palace Hotel wins first in Port Townsend holiday window display contest

The Palace Hotel has won first place in the Port Townsend Main Street holiday window display contest. The hotel at 1004 Water… Continue reading

Staff at The Palace Hotel, Tammy Jenkins and Randall Moore, show off their first-place certificate.

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: Port Angeles nurse can ‘go anywhere’

“I’LL GO ANYWHERE,” she told me. Marilyn Perkins is a recovery nurse, there when a child awakens after major surgery. In hospitals from El Salvador… Continue reading

PAT NEAL: A special time of year

IT’S A SPECIAL time of year when friends and relations get together to celebrate the joy of the season. Though the days be short, the… Continue reading

PHOTO: Water line break temporarily cuts service in Port Townsend

PHOTO: Water line break temporarily cuts service in Port Townsend

Water service was out to the North Beach area for about two hours Tuesday when an excavator from Shold Construction struck a water line when… Continue reading

PHOTO: Water line break temporarily cuts service in Port Townsend
Port Townsend Christmas Carol: A salty ‘Yule’ created by local pair

Port Townsend Christmas Carol: A salty ‘Yule’ created by local pair

Let’s have us a fresh take on Scrooge and “A Christmas Carol,” shall we? Let’s turn the old curmudgeon into a real-life… Continue reading

Port Townsend Christmas Carol: A salty ‘Yule’ created by local pair

NEWS BRIEFS: Mail delivery halted Wednesday to honor Bush … and other items

The U.S. Postal Service announced Monday that regular mail delivery and retail service will be suspended Wednesday amid a national day of mourning to honor… Continue reading

Public contributes ideas of ideal Port Townsend city manager

Public contributes ideas of ideal Port Townsend city manager

About 50 community members shared their thoughts at the Cotton Building during a conversation cafe to begin crafting a profile of Port… Continue reading

Public contributes ideas of ideal Port Townsend city manager

PC Jazz Ensemble to perform Tuesday in Port Angeles

Professor David P. Jones will direct the Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble Fall Quarter Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The free concert will… Continue reading

PHOTOS: Holiday cheer in Port Townsend

PHOTOS: Holiday cheer in Port Townsend

Above, Santa stops to give a youngster a high five as he arrives in Port Townsend to turn on the lights on the community Christmas… Continue reading

PHOTOS: Holiday cheer in Port Townsend