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Who is this? Port Townsend police release sketch of man suspected of child luring

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Who is this? Port Townsend police release sketch of man suspected of child luring

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend police have released a sketch of a man they suspect in two child-luring…

Who is this? Port Townsend police release sketch of man suspected of child luring

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Who is this? Port Townsend police release sketch of man suspected of child luring

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend police have released a sketch of a man they suspect in two child-luring…

Firefighter C.J. Tesch

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WEEKEND: Open house Saturday for new Chimacum fire station

CHIMACUM — The public can tour Saturday a new $2 million fire station that replaced a 60-year-old structure.…

Firefighter C.J. Tesch

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New Chimacum fire station on display today for everyone to see from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

CHIMACUM — The public can tour today (Saturday) a new $2 million fire station that replaced a 60-year-old…

Ray Serebrin

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Technology path ahead for libraries, says retiring director

PORT HADLOCK — Technology options have exploded during Ray Serebrin’s 40-year library career, and he advocates embracing these…

Firefighter C.J. Tesch

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WEEKEND: Open house Saturday for new Chimacum fire station

CHIMACUM — The public can tour Saturday a new $2 million fire station that replaced a 60-year-old structure.…

The Western Flyer

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Owner of derelict vessel linked to John Steinbeck pays Port of Port Townsend more than $10,000 in back rent

PORT TOWNSEND — The owner of a boat once used by author John Steinbeck and now awaiting repair…

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Port Townsend movie theater at half of goal in online fundraiser

PORT TOWNSEND — A Kickstarter campaign to raise money toward the renovation of the Uptown Theatre had raised…

A floating home built by Little and Little Construction was put into the water at the Port Townsend Boat Haven on Wednesday in preparation for towing to Seattle.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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A North Olympic Peninsula cottage industry — and it floats!

PORT TOWNSEND — Since there isn’t a lot of prime urban land left for building new luxury homes,…

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Jefferson considering first solid-waste fee hike in 20 years

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County is seeking to raise its solid waste disposal fees for the first time…

The Western Flyer sits on blocks in the Port Townsend Boat Haven boatyard

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Deadline today for back rent on crusted boat linked to author John Steinbeck

PORT TOWNSEND — The owner of a boat once used by author John Steinbeck and which is now…

Lauralee Kiesel

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Jefferson Democrats seek applicants for assessor seat

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Democrats are taking applications for a replacement for Assessor Jack Westerman III, who…

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Port Ludlow parks district: Is ballot measure moot or assurance against bigger district?

PORT LUDLOW — Opponents of proposal for a local parks district meant as a pre-emptive strike against a…

Val Phimister

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No more talk about charter; forum finale held in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — The condensed campaign regarding the establishment of a Jefferson County charter crossed a threshold Monday…

Inventor Rick Thompson sits inside a portable shelter

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Portable emergency shelter has Peninsula stamp on it; body heat keeps you warm

PORT TOWNSEND — A portable shelter will provide a way for people to stay safe and warm in…

The Associated Press

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JEFFERSON: Retail pot a ‘great opportunity,’ economic development representativesays

PORT TOWNSEND — The rules for retail marijuana outlets announced by the Washington State Liquor Control Board last…

Pianist Matt Conyers

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Traveling piano — possibly the North Olympic Peninsula’s oldest — finds new Port Townsend home

PORT TOWNSEND — An antique piano, perhaps the first ever in Port Townsend and possibly the oldest on…

Representing both sides of Proposition 1

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District-only commissioner elections became hot topic in debate over home-rule county charter

PORT TOWNSEND — Those favoring and opposing a home-rule charter for Jefferson County have been out in force,…

Handmade warning sign on the path to the “End of the World” bluff.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Port Townsend warning: Stay clear of shaky bluff

PORT TOWNSEND — After the collapse of a portion of the bluff below a popular teen hangout last…

Daughters of Norway members

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WEEKEND: Scandia Fall Fest to share peaceful side of Vikings

PORT TOWNSEND — Vikings are invading Port Townsend on Saturday, but they come in peace. The ninth annual…