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Jefferson Healthcare CEO and Peninsula College board member Mike Glenn

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Ground broken for renovation of Fort Worden’s Building 202 into Peninsula College campus

PORT TOWNSEND — A ceremonial groundbreaking at Building 202 at Fort Worden has brought the idea of a…

Amy Smith fills out paperwork while filing for a position on the Port Townsend City Council on Wednesday. Also pictured is Ken McEdwards

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Two more hopefuls file for Port Townsend City Council

PORT TOWNSEND — The third day of candidate filing drew two more candidates for a Port Townsend City…

Jefferson County Elections Supervisor Betty Johnson with the new candidate filing packet: a USB drive. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

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County auditor offers tech upgrade in Jefferson filing week

PORT TOWNSEND — Those filing for open seats in this year’s election have a choice as to how…

Recipients of the 2015 Heart of Service Award were awarded their medals at a luncheon Tuesday at the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend. They are

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Volunteers saluted with Heart of Service awards in Port Townsend ceremony

PORT TOWNSEND — The power of volunteerism was celebrated Tuesday at the 10th annual Heart of Service awards,…

Recipients of the 2015 Heart of Service Award were awarded their medals at a luncheon Tuesday at the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend. They are

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Volunteers saluted with Heart of Service awards in Port Townsend ceremony

PORT TOWNSEND — The power of volunteerism was celebrated Tuesday at the 10th annual Heart of Service awards,…

Candidates arriving early Monday to declare their intentions to run for office are

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Start of Jefferson filing week sees 20 hopefuls aiming for 18 offices

PORT TOWNSEND — In the first day of candidate filing for the off-year election, the Jefferson County auditor…

The former visitors center will be rechristened as the Haines Place Transit Center when it opens May 18. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

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Jefferson Transit to open new Port Townsend service center May 18

PORT TOWNSEND — A property exchange that changed artistic, commercial and transportation aspects of Port Townsend will be…

Volunteer Cathy Renskers stocks items in the newly relocated Fort Worden State Park gift shop near Port Townsend. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

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Fort Worden Public Development Authority makes strides in first year; Peninsula College groundbreaking set for Tuesday

PORT TOWNSEND — One year after assuming control of the campus area of Fort Worden State Park, the…

From left are Rhododendron Festival royalty Queen Sam Smith and Princesses Morgan Chaffee

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WEEKEND: Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival gets warmed up this weekend with pair of events

PORT TOWNSEND — There isn’t a lot of difference between next week’s 80th anniversary Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival…

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Most Peninsula postal carriers collecting food Saturday; Sequim drive set for following weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — Most postal carriers on the North Olympic Peninsula will participate in the 22nd annual Stamp…

Rich Brand

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Kayaker passes through Peninsula area on search for adventure; solo trip taking Colorado man from Seattle to San Diego

PORT TOWNSEND — A Denver man who seeks to inspire young people to appreciate the outdoors passed through…

From left are Rhododendron Festival royalty Queen Sam Smith and Princesses Morgan Chaffee

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WEEKEND: Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival gets warmed up this weekend with pair of events

PORT TOWNSEND — There isn’t a lot of difference between next week’s 80th anniversary Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival…

Brennan LaBrie

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Men don high heels in Port Townsend to aid awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault

PORT TOWNSEND — The sixth annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes served its purpose of raising awareness…

Race to Alaska boss Daniel Evans with three beaver pelts that were accepted as an entry fee for the boat race from Port Townsend to Ketchikan

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Dozens registered for Race to Alaska, easily surpassing expectations for race starting in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The executive director of the Port Townsend Maritime Center said he expected only a handful…

Tobi McEnerney ()

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Three younger candidates now plan bids for Port Townsend City Council

PORT TOWNSEND — Three people in their 30s have announced their intention to run in this year’s election…

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Most Peninsula postal carriers collecting food Saturday; Sequim drive set for following weekend

PORT TOWNSEND — Most postal carriers on the North Olympic Peninsula will participate in the 22nd annual Stamp…

Race to Alaska boss Daniel Evans with three beaver pelts that were accepted as an entry fee for the boat race from Port Townsend to Ketchikan

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Dozens registered for Race to Alaska, easily surpassing expectations for race starting in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The executive director of the Port Townsend Maritime Center said he expected only a handful…

Jeannie Ramsey

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A walk for real heels: Port Townsend’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event will have touch of Seattle Seahawks

PORT TOWNSEND — When Jeannie Ramsey was looking to promote the sixth annual Walk a Mile in Her…

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New Jefferson County group focused on past, future of local food production

PORT TOWNSEND — The newly formed Jefferson County Local Food System Council will bridge the gap between the…

In the drill Saturday

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Mock attack offers practice to Jefferson County first responders — drill teaches ‘a lot of lessons’

PORT TOWNSEND — A mock attack on ferry passengers by a crazed lone gunman Saturday taught those practicing…