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Steven Raider Ginsburg, the new executive director of the Field Arts and Events Center in downtown Port Angeles, was introduced Sunday night during the Pillars of the Community fundraiser. The center, which has cost $30 million, needs an additional $10 million before it can be completed, project manager Chris Fidler said. Once the work restarts, Fidler said it will take about eight months to complete. (Scott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News)
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Field Hall introduction

By Scott Gardinier Peninsula Daily News Steven Raider Ginsburg, the new executive director of the Field Arts and Events Center in downtown Port Angeles, was… Continue reading

Steven Raider Ginsburg, the new executive director of the Field Arts and Events Center in downtown Port Angeles, was introduced Sunday night during the Pillars of the Community fundraiser. The center, which has cost $30 million, needs an additional $10 million before it can be completed, project manager Chris Fidler said. Once the work restarts, Fidler said it will take about eight months to complete. (Scott Gardinier/Peninsula Daily News)
Sam Nugent photo Turbo the slug came, he saw and he conquered at Joyce Daze this weekend.

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Long live Turbo … we’re just two weeks away from fall sports

You know you’re doing local news when you’re rewriting a press release on Turbo the extreme sports slug. Yes, Turbo came, Turbo saw, Turbo kicked… Continue reading

Sam Nugent photo Turbo the slug came, he saw and he conquered at Joyce Daze this weekend.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ugo Amadi carries the 12 flag out to cheering fans before playing a mock game as part of an NFL football training camp at Lumen Field in Seattle, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (Bettina Hansen/The Seattle Times via AP)

SEAHAWKS: Seattle scrimmages in front of 15,000 fans

As Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks walked to the line of scrimmage to run out the… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Ugo Amadi carries the 12 flag out to cheering fans before playing a mock game as part of an NFL football training camp at Lumen Field in Seattle, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (Bettina Hansen/The Seattle Times via AP)
Cameron Colfax of the Port Angeles 12s fires to home plate against the Federal Way Outlaws at the Dick Brown Memorial Baseball Tournament held this weekend at Lincoln Park. He struck out the side. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles teams place at Dick Brown baseball tournament

The PA 10s and PA 11s both finished second in their respective divisions during the 23rd annual Dick Brown Memorial Youth Baseball… Continue reading

Cameron Colfax of the Port Angeles 12s fires to home plate against the Federal Way Outlaws at the Dick Brown Memorial Baseball Tournament held this weekend at Lincoln Park. He struck out the side. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

County commissioners review responses on charter proposals

Report to committee expected to be finalized next month

Donkey farm topic of Clallam Conservation District presentation

The Clallam Conservation District will present “Equine Farm Tour: Mud, Manure & Native Plants” at 11 a.m. Thursday. The free tour will… Continue reading

Friends of the Sequim Library book sale Saturday

The Friends of the Sequim Library will conduct a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The sale is at the… Continue reading

Gary Engbrecht has a hobby like no other. “Everyone needs a hobby,” he says. “Mine is picking up trash strewn around the town. I think I’ve emptied this bag about five times already and it is just 9 a.m.” During the weekend, Engbrecht, who is the production manager for the Port Townsend Film Festival, concentrated his efforts at the Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Keeping Port Townsend green

By Steve Mullensky For Peninsula Daily News Gary Engbrecht has a hobby like no other. “Everyone needs a hobby,” he says. “Mine is picking up… Continue reading

Gary Engbrecht has a hobby like no other. “Everyone needs a hobby,” he says. “Mine is picking up trash strewn around the town. I think I’ve emptied this bag about five times already and it is just 9 a.m.” During the weekend, Engbrecht, who is the production manager for the Port Townsend Film Festival, concentrated his efforts at the Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Sarah Rubenstein is the administrator of the Port Townsend School District’s new online program for first- through 12th-graders.

Online programs to be offered in Port Townsend, Chimacum

Digital course work includes electives, languages, honors

Sarah Rubenstein is the administrator of the Port Townsend School District’s new online program for first- through 12th-graders.

Rear-end collision on US Highway 101 sends Sequim woman to hospital

A Sequim woman was injured when the car she was driving was rear-ended by a pickup on U.S. Highway 101 east of Sequim… Continue reading

Port Townsend eighth-grader Peter Sanok, top, plays the title role in “Timon of Athens,” the movie to screen this week at Chimacum’s Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Costarring are, from left, eighth-graders Auden Darrock and Anna Munn and seventh-grader Sierra Douglas. (Photo by Maggie Kelley)

Students act in 90-minute Shakespeare film

Show to be played Wednesday, Thursday

Port Townsend eighth-grader Peter Sanok, top, plays the title role in “Timon of Athens,” the movie to screen this week at Chimacum’s Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Costarring are, from left, eighth-graders Auden Darrock and Anna Munn and seventh-grader Sierra Douglas. (Photo by Maggie Kelley)
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The Lefties' Nick Oakley rounds third base Sunday at Civic Field on his way to score on a double by Nathan Chong. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

LEFTIES: Port Angeles loses in dramatic 11-inning see-saw game (Updated)

The Port Angeles Lefties took the Yakima Pippins to 11 innings Sunday in a wild back-and-forth affair, but ultimately went down 11-9.… Continue reading

The Lefties' Nick Oakley rounds third base Sunday at Civic Field on his way to score on a double by Nathan Chong. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Tea with Cops’ sponsored by MOSAIC, Parent to Parent

Clallam Mosaic and Clallam County Parent to Parent will host “Tea with Cops: Conversations with Officers from Sequim and Port Angles” at… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: BMX state, gold cup qualifiers this weekend

Friday through Sunday will be state and gold cup BMX qualifiers at the Lincoln Park BMX Track, the biggest… Continue reading

Staff and customers at Jim’s Pharmacy in Port Angeles raised $665 to support Voices for Veterans, the June recipient of Jim’s Cares Monthly Charity. The funds are raised through monetary donations, used book sales, donated employee casual days and a percentage of over-the-counter sales at Jim’s Pharmacy. John Braasch, left, of Voices for Veterans receive a check from Jim's Pharmacy employees Lori Ambrose and Jessica Thompson.
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Charity of the Month

Staff and customers at Jim’s Pharmacy in Port Angeles raised $665 to support Voices for Veterans, the June recipient of Jim’s Cares Monthly Charity. The… Continue reading

Staff and customers at Jim’s Pharmacy in Port Angeles raised $665 to support Voices for Veterans, the June recipient of Jim’s Cares Monthly Charity. The funds are raised through monetary donations, used book sales, donated employee casual days and a percentage of over-the-counter sales at Jim’s Pharmacy. John Braasch, left, of Voices for Veterans receive a check from Jim's Pharmacy employees Lori Ambrose and Jessica Thompson.