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WAmend state coordinator Diane Jones

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U.S. Rep. Kilmer discusses legislation to combat Citizens United, money in politics at Port Townsend forum

PORT TOWNSEND — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer told a public forum Tuesday he has introduced legislation to amend…

Chimacum Schools Superintendent Rick Thompson

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Chimacum School District to celebrate 100 years Thursday with open house

CHIMACUM — The Chimacum School District is celebrating its centennial with an open house Thursday that is intended…

Carl Smith

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Two Jefferson County department heads to retire this fall in development called ‘both a loss and an opportunity’

PORT TOWNSEND — The retirement of two Jefferson County department heads this fall is being characterized as “both…

The weather cooperated for the Port Townsend Family Portrait on Sunday. This was the 12th year a town portrait has been taken. David Conklin

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12th Port Townsend Family Portrait gathers 752 for tradition that helped launch national trend

PORT TOWNSEND — Some attendees at the 12th Port Townsend Family Portrait on Sunday remember the first event…

Lebanon

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Port Townsend Paper to switch fuel source; officials say compressed natural gas will reduce emissions

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Paper Corp. will change its main fossil fuel power source for its…

Chris Flowers pounds out a Jerry Lee Lewis tune on the Port Townsend community piano Thursday afternoon. Also pictured is drummer Aaron Fowler and passerby Lee Brown. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Piano migrating on streets of Port Townsend, welcoming public players and rotating group of performers

PORT TOWNSEND — When Chris Flowers moved to Port Townsend from Florida two weeks ago, he was walking…

Yesango

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WEEKEND: Port Townsend’s Yesango marimba band marks 20 years of playing 1,000-year-old music; free performance set Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — For 20 years, the Yesango Marimba Ensemble of Port Townsend has performed traditional styles that…

Yesango

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WEEKEND: Port Townsend’s Yesango marimba band marks 20 years of playing 1,000-year-old music; free performance set Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — For 20 years, the Yesango Marimba Ensemble of Port Townsend has performed traditional styles that…

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Port Townsend School Board seeks applicants for vacant position

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School District is calling for applicants to fill the board seat vacated…

Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies Shane Stevenson

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Jefferson County aims to create guardians not warriors with Blue Courage program for law enforcement

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office graduates of a program designed to teach compassion rather than control…

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Port Townsend man jailed for investigation of vehicular homicide after bicyclist hit, killed

PORT HADLOCK— A Port Townsend man was jailed for investigation of vehicular homicide Tuesday after he allegedly struck…

2nd UPDATE — Port Townsend man jailed for investigation of vehicular homicide after bicyclist hit, killed

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2nd UPDATE — Port Townsend man jailed for investigation of vehicular homicide after bicyclist hit, killed

PORT HADLOCK— A Port Townsend man is in the Jefferson County Jail for investigation of vehicular homicide after…

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

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Congressman Derek Kilmer: More info on Iran nuclear deal needed before he settles his position

PORT TOWNSEND — The North Olympic Peninsula’s congressional representative said he needs more information about a deal with…

Robert Force

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Courts for French game Petanque expected to be built at Fort Worden State Park as group raises $10,000

PORT TOWNSEND — Petanque, a French game that combines elements of horseshoes, bocce ball, bowling and croquet is…

Gracen Hook stocks the shelves at Reefer Den

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Reefer Den, Port Townsend’s first retail marijuana store, now open for business

PORT TOWNSEND — A retail recreational marijuana store is now open in Port Townsend, nearly three years after…

Gracen Hook stocks the shelves at Reefer Den

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Reefer Den, Port Townsend’s first retail marijuana store, now open for business

PORT TOWNSEND — A retail recreational marijuana store is now open in Port Townsend, nearly three years after…

Herbicide spraying begins today in four areas of Jefferson County

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Herbicide spraying begins today in four areas of Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Herbicide spraying is scheduled to begin today and continue through Sept. 11 in four areas…

Damian Wright of Port Townsend participates in a bicycle toss at the All County Picnic on Sunday in Chimacum. Wright threw the bike more than 19 feet. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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All County Picnic gathers 1,000 in Chimacum for emergency preparedness education

CHIMACUM — Roughly 1,000 people turned out Sunday for the third annual All County Picnic to learn the…

Herbicide spraying begins Monday in four areas of Jefferson County

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Herbicide spraying begins Monday in four areas of Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Herbicide spraying is scheduled to begin Monday and continue through Sept. 11 in four areas…

Ultrafiltration to be used in Port Townsend water treatment facility

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Ultrafiltration to be used in Port Townsend water treatment facility

PORT TOWNSEND — The city’s new $13 million water treatment facility will use an ultrafiltration system that will…