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Parks district idea losing its luster in Jefferson

PORT TOWNSEND — Discussion surrounding a proposed metropolitan parks district that would jointly manage Port Townsend city and…

Jeanne Socrates inspects the solar panels on her sailboat

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Around the world in 326 days: Record-setting sailor rests in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Phileas Fogg made it around the world in 80 days. It took Jeanne Socrates about…

Val Phimister explains the charter process to a crowd of more than 100 people at the first home-rule charter forum. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Home-rule county charter for Jefferson raises plenty of questions

CHIMACUM — Before voters accept or reject the beginning of a charter process and elect the 15 freeholders…

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Rape allegations prompt talk of tighter security at Fort Worden State Park

PORT TOWNSEND — After three reports of sexual assault at Fort Worden State Park in the last two…

Point Wilson lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park.

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Rape allegations prompt talk of tighter security at Fort Worden State Park

PORT TOWNSEND — After three reports of sexual assault at Fort Worden State Park in the last two…

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First Jefferson County freeholder forum tonight in Chimacum

PORT TOWNSEND — Several forums, the first scheduled tonight, are planned to educate voters about the question that…

After a bolt fell off of the north-facing clock on the Jefferson County Courthouse

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Unsyncopated clock: Jefferson County Courthouse’s tower timepiece loses some of its tick

PORT TOWNSEND — A bolt lost from one face of the four-sided Jefferson County Courthouse clock tower has…

Jim Munn

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Jefferson County’s Woodstock — Moonfest rock festival this weekend

QUILCENE — Moonfest, now in its third year, seeks to provide a Jefferson County take on the rock…

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Port Townsend Paper mill seeks applicants to review odor trial results

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Paper Corp. is seeking volunteers to help evaluate an in-progress trial procedure…

Elaine Jones

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Small-business owners told ways they can save money, better meet their needs

PORT TOWNSEND — Small-business owners should be clear about their needs before hiring consultants or they run the…

The state park remains open

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Something in the DNA? Anderson Lake’s continuing toxic algae problems gain national attention

CHIMACUM — Anderson Lake and its blue-green algae is getting widespread attention. A report from researchers at the…

Sadie LaDonna uses Shawn Kellogg as a stairway for an acrobatic flip during the first All-County Picnic on Sunday in Chimacum.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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All-County Picnic doubles as disaster-preparedness event for Jefferson County

CHIMACUM — Sunday’s first All-County Picnic succeeded in raising Jefferson County awareness about available emergency services, its organizers…

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Two caregivers plead not guilty to manslaughter, theft, in death of Marrowstone Island woman, 77

PORT TOWNSEND — Two Port Townsend residents have pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and theft charges stemming from…

Jefferson County Elections personnel Karen Cartmel and Betty Johnson (in front) draw ballot position lots on Friday afternoon as candidates (from left) John Wood

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Interest mounts in making Jefferson a charter county: 51 run for 15 freeholder positions

PORT TOWNSEND — Fifty-one people filed for 15 positions on the Nov. 5 ballot, showing that interest is…

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Two caregivers plead not guilty to manslaughter, theft, in death of Marrowstone Island woman, 77

PORT TOWNSEND — Two Port Townsend residents have pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and theft charges stemming from…

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Today (Friday) at 4:30 p.m. is deadline to file for Jefferson County freeholder, park districts

PORT TOWNSEND — After two days of a special three-day filing period, 29 people had filed candidacy papers…

Judith Alexander

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Different kind of picnic in Chimacum: All about disasters

CHIMACUM — A traditional community picnic brings neighborhoods together for music, food and games. The All-County Picnic will…

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Port Townsend drive-in competes in online competition for digital projector

PORT TOWNSEND — Wheel-In Motor Movie is in the running to win a new digital projector as part…

Charlotte Capel

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WEEKEND: Very Local Parade highlight of Uptown Street Fair

PORT TOWNSEND — Saturday’s Uptown Street Fair is designed to be a local experience. The fair doesn’t exclude…

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UPDATE — Friday at 4:30 p.m. is deadline to file for Jefferson County freeholder, park districts

PORT TOWNSEND — After two days of a special three-day filing period, 29 people had filed candidacy papers…