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Sequim School District schedules a Dungeness Virtual School informational night

Parents and students seeking more information about Sequim School District’s online offerings for the 2021-22 school year are invited to a Dungeness Virtual… Continue reading

Team Sail Like a Girl, listening to a sendoff song composed especially for them, includes, from left, Jeanne Goussev, Christa Bassett Ross, Lisa Cole, Laurie Anna Kaplan and Elisha Van Luven. The team will take off this morning on the new WA360 race from Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

The joy of sailing — and singing — like a girl

Freshly made song sends off WA360 team before race

Team Sail Like a Girl, listening to a sendoff song composed especially for them, includes, from left, Jeanne Goussev, Christa Bassett Ross, Lisa Cole, Laurie Anna Kaplan and Elisha Van Luven. The team will take off this morning on the new WA360 race from Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Local gardener Selinda Barkhuis will share her knowledge of gardening in an urban environment on Thursday via Zoom. (Submitted photo)

Urban gardens focus of Green Thumb presentation

Local gardener Selinda Barkhuis will share her knowledge of growing a variety of fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers on a typical city… Continue reading

Local gardener Selinda Barkhuis will share her knowledge of gardening in an urban environment on Thursday via Zoom. (Submitted photo)
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Sequims Isiah Moore, left, looks to pass under pressure from Port Angeles' Wyatt Dunning, center, and Dru Clark on Saturday at Port Angeles High School.
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Sequims Isiah Moore, left, looks to pass under pressure from Port Angeles' Wyatt Dunning, center, and Dru Clark on Saturday at Port Angeles High School.
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Port Angeles' Ava Brenkman, center, fends of the defense of North Mason's Tessa Griffey, left, and Tanza Tupolo, right, as Burke's teammate, Bergen Shamp, tries to assist on Saturday in Port Angeles.
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Port Angeles' Ava Brenkman, center, fends of the defense of North Mason's Tessa Griffey, left, and Tanza Tupolo, right, as Burke's teammate, Bergen Shamp, tries to assist on Saturday in Port Angeles.
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BACK WHEN: Commencement exercises always an important event

JUNE IS HERE, and it’s a time for transition. We’re transitioning from spring into summer, from good weather to gorgeous weather. And for some younger… Continue reading

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With the advent of June, continue sowing seeds in your garden such as radishes, lettuce and greens. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)

A GROWING CONCERN: Get your garden summer-ready

IN JUST TWO weeks, summer will begin (Sunday, June 20 at 12:21 p.m.) but the weather of late sure has us fooled into believing it… Continue reading

With the advent of June, continue sowing seeds in your garden such as radishes, lettuce and greens. (Andrew May/For Peninsula Daily News)
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The dock at the former Rayonier Mill east of downtown Port Angeles, shown on Saturday, is scheduled to be dismantled beginning in mid-June.

Bid adieu to last of giant dock

Rayonier pier removal slated

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The dock at the former Rayonier Mill east of downtown Port Angeles, shown on Saturday, is scheduled to be dismantled beginning in mid-June.
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Port Angeles' John Vaara aims for the basket over the heads on North Kitsap's Colton Bower, front, and Johny Olmsted on Thursday at Port Angeles High School.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles regroups after slow start to shoot past North Kitsap

Dunning scores 25, Clark 17 and Vaara 13 for Riders

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Port Angeles' John Vaara aims for the basket over the heads on North Kitsap's Colton Bower, front, and Johny Olmsted on Thursday at Port Angeles High School.

Highway 101 work begins Monday

Beginning Monday contractors for the Department of Transportation will continue a multi-county maintenance project on U.S. Highway 101. The work zones are between mile post… Continue reading

Blues Is a Woman, one of the bands in the Juan de Fuca Foundation Season Concerts series, features, from left, Pamela Rose, Pat Wilder, Daria Johnson and Kristen Strom. photo courtesy Blues Is a Woman

JFFA Season Concerts announced

Eight shows, flex pass offered

Blues Is a Woman, one of the bands in the Juan de Fuca Foundation Season Concerts series, features, from left, Pamela Rose, Pat Wilder, Daria Johnson and Kristen Strom. photo courtesy Blues Is a Woman
"I got it," said Seventy48 winner Carter Johnson as he carried his kayak onto shore just before 5 a.m. Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
"I got it," said Seventy48 winner Carter Johnson as he carried his kayak onto shore just before 5 a.m. Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Lecture on ‘Founding of Jamestown’ slated

David Brownell will present “nəxʷŋəyaʔáwxʷ̕ ɬč: The Founding of Jamestown” at 3 p.m. Thursday. The free, online presentation is sponsored by the Jamestown… Continue reading

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Marine biotoxins decline in Discovery Bay

A harmful algae bloom in Discovery Bay that caused a shellfish closure in April has dissipated, and shellfish samples were found to… Continue reading

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U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, center, speaks to, from left, Port Angeles School Board President Sarah Methner, Port Angeles City Councilman Mike French, School Superintendent Martin Brewer and  school district Maintenance and Facilities Director Nolan Duce during a visit to Monroe Fields.

Monroe Fields to be added athletic venue in east Port Angeles

Kilmer tours area next to Roosevelt Elementary

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U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, center, speaks to, from left, Port Angeles School Board President Sarah Methner, Port Angeles City Councilman Mike French, School Superintendent Martin Brewer and  school district Maintenance and Facilities Director Nolan Duce during a visit to Monroe Fields.
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OTA hosting auditions for Shakespeare Renaissance Faire

Auditions for Olympic Theatre Arts’ annual Shakespeare Renaissance Faire, planned late this year, are scheduled for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The… Continue reading

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Sequim's Kalli Wiker set a school record by hitting nine 3-pointers against Olympic on Friday night.

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim’s Wiker sets 3-point record; PA girls remain perfect

Sequim senior Kalli Wiker set a new school record for most 3-point baskets made in a single game (boys or girls) after sinking… Continue reading

Sequim's Kalli Wiker set a school record by hitting nine 3-pointers against Olympic on Friday night.

PT seeks input on lighting pollution

Online survey takes comments on Dark Sky initiative