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From out of the fog in Port Townsend Bay on Thursday morning, the 97-year-old yacht Blue Peter passes by spectators who lined the pier at the entrance to Point Hudson Marina. Harbormasters, lower right, are ready to guide the 96-foot vessel to its place at the dock in preparation of the opening of the 47th Wooden Boat Festival, which opens today. The festival will run until Sunday afternoon. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Boats arrive

From out of the fog in Port Townsend Bay on Thursday morning, the 97-year-old yacht Blue Peter passes by spectators who lined the pier at… Continue reading

From out of the fog in Port Townsend Bay on Thursday morning, the 97-year-old yacht Blue Peter passes by spectators who lined the pier at the entrance to Point Hudson Marina. Harbormasters, lower right, are ready to guide the 96-foot vessel to its place at the dock in preparation of the opening of the 47th Wooden Boat Festival, which opens today. The festival will run until Sunday afternoon. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Art exhibits, music festival set this weekend

Art showcases, music festivals and a one-woman play highlight this weekend’s events on the North Olympic Peninsula. • The First Friday Art Walk will celebrate… Continue reading

"Michael and Damian" will screen Sept. 19 as a part of the Port Townsend Film Festival.

Documentary follows unhoused man in PT

Film to be shown at festival Sept. 19

"Michael and Damian" will screen Sept. 19 as a part of the Port Townsend Film Festival.
Susan Martin Spar’s paintings will be on exhibit during the Second Saturday Art Walk in Port Townsend this weekend.

Exhibitions to be on display during First Saturday Art Walk

A variety of artwork will be on view during the First Saturday Art Walk in Port Townsend this weekend. The monthly event… Continue reading

Susan Martin Spar’s paintings will be on exhibit during the Second Saturday Art Walk in Port Townsend this weekend.

Girders to be set for new bridge at Ennis Creek

Contractor crews working for the state Department of Transportation will set girders for a new bridge over Ennis Creek beginning Tuesday. Drivers… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: When change hits us hard

Readings: Proper 18, Year C of the Revised Common Lectionary. “THEN THE WORD of the Lord came to me: Can I not do with you,… Continue reading

Opening doors to opportunity: Certifications for businesses

FOR BUSINESSES IN Clallam and Jefferson County, growth often comes down to opportunity. One of the most effective ways to access new opportunities is through… Continue reading

OUUF program slated for Sunday

The Rev. Florence Caplow will present “Buddhist and UU Spiritual Practices for Scary Times” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Caplow will be the… Continue reading

Quilcene Community Center to host community conversation

Jefferson County will continue its Community Conversations series from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The town hall meeting will be at… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik

Salish Sea Fellowship service scheduled for Port Hadlock

Joseph Bednarik will present “The Druid’s Final Resting Place” at 4 p.m. Sunday. Bednarik will speak during the Salish Sea Fellowship service… Continue reading

Joseph Bednarik

Tickets on sale for fundraiser at fine art center

Tickets are on sale for An Elevated Evening, an art auction and fundraiser set Sept. 12 in the Esther Webster Gallery and… Continue reading

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Forks' Estevan Ramos (yellow helmet) is wrapped up by a host of Meridian tacklers during 2024 contest in Forks. Buoyed by offseason training, the Spartans aim is to improve upon a difficult 2024 campaign.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Forks prepped and ready for return to contention

An old trope has turned into a truism: High school football games are won in the weight room. Increased speed, power, agility and… Continue reading

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Forks' Estevan Ramos (yellow helmet) is wrapped up by a host of Meridian tacklers during 2024 contest in Forks. Buoyed by offseason training, the Spartans aim is to improve upon a difficult 2024 campaign.

Juvenile arrested for school threat

Social media post claimed he would ‘shoot up’ Sequim High School

Ralph Riccio, left, of Port Townsend, checks the level of the sign for his setup at the Wooden Boat Festival at the Point Hudson Marina on Wednesday afternoon. Riccio raises oysters on his farm, Marrowstone Island Fresh Oysters, in Kilisut Harbor, between Indian Island and Marrowstone Island. The festival opens at 9 a.m. Friday with a free preview after 5 p.m. today. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Festival preparation

Ralph Riccio, left, of Port Townsend, checks the level of the sign for his setup at the Wooden Boat Festival at the Point Hudson Marina… Continue reading

Ralph Riccio, left, of Port Townsend, checks the level of the sign for his setup at the Wooden Boat Festival at the Point Hudson Marina on Wednesday afternoon. Riccio raises oysters on his farm, Marrowstone Island Fresh Oysters, in Kilisut Harbor, between Indian Island and Marrowstone Island. The festival opens at 9 a.m. Friday with a free preview after 5 p.m. today. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
“Pineapple Upside Down Cake” by Virginia Ashby is among the award winners in the new “Potluck Banquet” show at Northwind Art’s gallery in Port Townsend. The venue will be part of Art Walk this Saturday, while the show will stay on view through Oct. 13. (Northwind Art)

‘Pineapple,’ ‘Trout’ win Potluck art awards

At 21, Ali Whitmore realized she had to make a change. At first a theater production major at Cornish College of the… Continue reading

“Pineapple Upside Down Cake” by Virginia Ashby is among the award winners in the new “Potluck Banquet” show at Northwind Art’s gallery in Port Townsend. The venue will be part of Art Walk this Saturday, while the show will stay on view through Oct. 13. (Northwind Art)

Four suspected of overdose in Brinnon

Infant taken into Child Protective Services custody

Brad Simmons, president of UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics, left, looks on as Olympic Medical Center Board President Ann Henninger signs a letter of intent on Wednesday to pursue an operating agreement between the two organizations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Hospital signs a letter with UW

Three-month timeline to discuss details

Brad Simmons, president of UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics, left, looks on as Olympic Medical Center Board President Ann Henninger signs a letter of intent on Wednesday to pursue an operating agreement between the two organizations. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
From left to right, Collin McAvinchey, Adam Amr, Joey Gish and Will Jevne of Sweater Weather Stringband will host Olympickin' at the Quilcene Lantern on Saturday.

Mini music shows set for this weekend

Olympickin’, Quietly festivals to be held at Quilcene Lantern

From left to right, Collin McAvinchey, Adam Amr, Joey Gish and Will Jevne of Sweater Weather Stringband will host Olympickin' at the Quilcene Lantern on Saturday.