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The former steam tug Elmore, built in 1890 by Elmore and Sanborn Fisheries in Astoria, Ore., sits on the hard at the Port Townsend Boat Haven Marina. The Elmore had several owners over the decades, the last being Henning Heinemann, who died recently, leaving the boat abandoned and claimed by the Port of Port Townsend as a derelict to be put up for auction. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Century-old vessel to go up for auction Monday

Diesel engine, brass hardware and glass portholes part of historic boat

The former steam tug Elmore, built in 1890 by Elmore and Sanborn Fisheries in Astoria, Ore., sits on the hard at the Port Townsend Boat Haven Marina. The Elmore had several owners over the decades, the last being Henning Heinemann, who died recently, leaving the boat abandoned and claimed by the Port of Port Townsend as a derelict to be put up for auction. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wendy Higgins of Port Townsend is among the five new artists exhibiting work at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery. image courtesy Wendy Higgins

‘The joy of letting go’: new artists arrive at Northwind gallery

Wendy Higgins used to stand before her easel in Santa Fe, N.M., making still life paintings with great focus and passion. She… Continue reading

Wendy Higgins of Port Townsend is among the five new artists exhibiting work at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery. image courtesy Wendy Higgins

Derelict vessels present problems for ports

Although the age and historic relevance of the tugboat Elmore that the Port of Port Townsend will auction Monday makes it something… Continue reading

Motorcycle rider airlifted to Seattle hospital

One motorcycle rider was airlifted to a Seattle hospital after she went into a ditch along northbound U.S. Highway 101. Jaelinn C. Farmer,… Continue reading

“Nature’s Tapestry” by Merrie Jo Schroeder is on exhibit at Wilderbee Farms during September.

Peninsula Fiber Artists to open exhibit on Saturday

Peninsula Fiber Artists will open its exhibit, “Colors of Summer,” on Saturday. The exhibit will be on display from noon to 5… Continue reading

“Nature’s Tapestry” by Merrie Jo Schroeder is on exhibit at Wilderbee Farms during September.
Clallam County Fire District 3’s newest probationary firefighters, from left, Madison Bowe, Steve Oberley, Matthew Aston and Nicole Simson, recent graduates of the State Fire Academy in Snoqualmie.

Firefighters graduate from state academy

Clallam County Fire District 3 has announced the graduation of four firefighters from the State Patrol’s fire academy in Snoqualmie. Firefighter/EMT Madison Bowe,… Continue reading

Clallam County Fire District 3’s newest probationary firefighters, from left, Madison Bowe, Steve Oberley, Matthew Aston and Nicole Simson, recent graduates of the State Fire Academy in Snoqualmie.

Jefferson County fires destroy travel trailers

East Jefferson Fire Rescue responded to two fire incidents involving travel trailers within a span of three days. Both fires resulted in total… Continue reading

Mountain View Pool reopens in Port Townsend

Flooding had caused facility to be closed for more than a month

PAT NEAL: Firewood fever is catching

WITH THE RECENT spell of rainy weather, firewood fever has hit the land. It’s time to cut firewood for the winter so it will have… Continue reading

“Red Bear with Soft Serve,” a painting by Frank Samuelson, is part of his “Frosting the Cosmos” exhibit at Aurora Loop Gallery.

Opening reception set for ‘Frosting the Cosmos’ on Saturday

There is an opening reception for Frank Samuelson’s exhibit, “Frosting the Cosmos,” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. The reception will… Continue reading

“Red Bear with Soft Serve,” a painting by Frank Samuelson, is part of his “Frosting the Cosmos” exhibit at Aurora Loop Gallery.
Pigs on the Wing featuring, from left, Eric Welder, Dave Lindenbaum, Matt Jones, Jason Baker, Bryan Fairfield, Holly Brooks and Matt Sulikowski, will perform two shows at the American Legion Hall this weekend. (Josh Michaels)

Pink Floyd retrospective featured this weekend

Pigs on the Wing will present “A Pink Floyd Retrospective” at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The shows will be at the… Continue reading

Pigs on the Wing featuring, from left, Eric Welder, Dave Lindenbaum, Matt Jones, Jason Baker, Bryan Fairfield, Holly Brooks and Matt Sulikowski, will perform two shows at the American Legion Hall this weekend. (Josh Michaels)

Tree City Travelers to perform on Marrowstone Island

The Tree City Travelers will perform from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The free concerts will be at Marrowstone Vineyards,… Continue reading

A canoe from the Scianew Tribe, from Beecher Bay on Vancouver Island, approaches the beach and asks permission to land from a Jamestown S’Klallam tribal member on the beach. The annual Intertribal Canoe Journey, this year also known as the Power Paddle to Puyallup Youth Canoe Journey, landed 13 canoes from around the Olympic Peninsula and Canada on the beach at Fort Worden on Friday. The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is the host tribe for the landings in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Canoe lands in Port Townsend

A canoe from the Scianew Tribe, from Beecher Bay on Vancouver Island, approaches the beach and asks permission to land from a Jamestown S’Klallam tribal… Continue reading

A canoe from the Scianew Tribe, from Beecher Bay on Vancouver Island, approaches the beach and asks permission to land from a Jamestown S’Klallam tribal member on the beach. The annual Intertribal Canoe Journey, this year also known as the Power Paddle to Puyallup Youth Canoe Journey, landed 13 canoes from around the Olympic Peninsula and Canada on the beach at Fort Worden on Friday. The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is the host tribe for the landings in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Fort Worden PDA to host special meeting Monday

Agency to view strategic plan, financials

Mr. Forest stands with the actual trees that will be available in the city tree shade program.

A GROWING CONCERN: Have it made in the shade with tree planting

HOW ABSOLUTELY FORTUNATE for Port Angeles that the ideally-named individual, Paul Forrest, has spent years acquiring, gathering and then assembling all the relevant and critical… Continue reading

Mr. Forest stands with the actual trees that will be available in the city tree shade program.

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Breakfast meetings with networking and educational programs are held Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 DelGuzzi Drive… Continue reading

At the end of the Clallam County prefair show, Wes Church received the Biggest Helping Hand Award for helping to keep the barn clean, running errand and giving encouraging compliments. (Photo by Katie Newton)

HORSEPLAY: Peninsula equestrians compete, feature at fairs

WEATHER WISE, WE’RE certainly experiencing some delightful riding weather this summer! Lots of bright, warm (and even hot) sunshine, few clouds and rain’s been scarce… Continue reading

At the end of the Clallam County prefair show, Wes Church received the Biggest Helping Hand Award for helping to keep the barn clean, running errand and giving encouraging compliments. (Photo by Katie Newton)

Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show on KONP 1450 AM, 101.7 FM in… Continue reading

Free outdoor concerts presented on Peninsula

Free outdoor summer concerts will continue on the North Olympic Peninsula next week. Kalan Wolfe & The Shift will perform from 6 p.m. to 8… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Practice Certainty of Purpose” at 11 a.m. Sunday. Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.