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Port Townsend voters Tuesday refused to fund a $3 million bond for the city library's renovations. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Margin of defeat for Port Townsend library bond surprises many

PORT TOWNSEND — The margin of defeat for a proposed $3 million library bond in Tuesday’s primary election…

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Charter system, parks among Jefferson ballot measures

PORT TOWNSEND — A county charter is one of a handful of measures that will appear before Jefferson…

From left: Michelle Sandoval

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ELECTION — Sandoval-Jautz, Sherwood-Adams, in Port Townsend City Council races

PORT TOWNSEND — Incumbent City Council member Michelle Sandoval will advance to the Nov. 5 general election in…

Library bond proponents Sheila Khalov

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ELECTION — Port Townsend voters reject library bond by a landslide

PORT TOWNSEND — Voters soundly defeated a $3 million bond measure to fund Port Townsend Library renovations. “This…

Army National Guard troops work to take apart the giant anti-aircraft gun at Fort Flagler for removal to Camp Murray. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Fort Flagler losing its huge WW II-era gun

FORT FLAGLER — A World War II-era anti-aircraft gun that was on display at Fort Flagler State Park…

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State commission to mull draft lease for Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority approved a draft lease agreement Tuesday…

From left: Michelle Sandoval

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2nd ELECTION UPDATE — Sandoval-Jautz, Sherwood-Adams, in two Port Townsend City Council races

PORT TOWNSEND — Incumbent City Council member Michelle Sandoval will advance to the Nov. 5 general election in…

Library bond proponents Sheila Khalov

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2nd ELECTION UPDATE — Port Townsend voters reject library bond by a landslide

PORT TOWNSEND — Voters soundly defeated a $3 million bond measure to fund Port Townsend Library renovations. “This…

Port Townsend Paper Corp. spokesman Kevin Scott explains Monday the use of a new system meant to decrease the mill's odors. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Port Townsend Paper hopes new process deodorizes mill

PORT TOWNSEND — A new process intended to reduce smells coming from Port Townsend Paper Corp.’s mill is…

“We don't want to stretch this out forever

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Special filing period set for Jefferson charter writers

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — Fifteen Jefferson County residents may have the opportunity to…

Port Townsend Paper Corp. spokesman Kevin Scott explains Monday the use of a new system meant to decrease the mill's odors. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Port Townsend Paper hopes new process deodorizes mill

PORT TOWNSEND — A new process intended to reduce smells coming from Port Townsend Paper Corp.’s mill is…

The Surf restaurant

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Hastings Building gets permits for rehab; restaurant to be razed

PORT TOWNSEND — A boutique hotel to be located in a vintage downtown building could be open for…

Children play in Port Townsend’s Mountain View Pool during Friday’s 50th anniversary party

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Port Townsend pool at 50: New aquatics group works to keep existing plunge up and running

PORT TOWNSEND — Nearly two years after Make Waves! abandoned plans to build an aquatic center in Kah…

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Port Townsend City Council to consider moratorium on residential pot operations

PORT TOWNSEND — A six-month moratorium on marijuana-related enterprises in residential districts will go before the City Council…

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Port Townsend City Council to consider moratorium on residential pot operations

PORT TOWNSEND — A six-month moratorium on marijuana-related enterprises in residential districts will go before the City Council…

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Quilcene fire district wants levy hike on ballot

QUILCENE — Quilcene Fire Department commissioners have approved a levy lid lift question for the Nov. 5 general…

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Credit rating for Port Townsend upgraded

PORT TOWNSEND — Standard & Poor’s Rating Services has notified the city that its credit rating is now…

David Goldman of Port Townsend registers his disapproval of the lease arrangement between State Parks and the public development authority Tuesday night in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Public weighs in on Fort Worden State Park lease pact

PORT TOWNSEND — A draft lease agreement between the Washington State Parks and a public development authority for…

Pianist Chase Garrett

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Back-porch jams popular at Port Townsend’s Acoustic Blues Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — A love of music and the desire to participate are the primary requirements for taking…

Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge helps Val James Tuesday at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Citizens group seeking charter for Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — A citizens group seeking to change Jefferson County government from a commission to a “home…