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City manager withdraws rejected recreation plan; Port Townsend, county to work independently on parks

PORT TOWNSEND — City Manager David Timmons said Jefferson County staff has turned down his plan to support…

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Woman found dead in Port Townsend’s Boat Haven

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — The body of a 69-year-old woman was found in…

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer

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U.S. Rep. Kilmer touts Wild Olympics legislation as balance between economy, ecology during gathering

PORT TOWNSEND — The newest version of Wild Olympics legislation contributes to the balance of economy and ecology…

Chimacum Superintendent Rich Stewart

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Ballots mailed today for proposed Chimacum, Brinnon school district levies

PORT TOWNSEND — Ballots will be mailed today for two proposed public school district levies aimed at bridging…

Quimper Mercantile sales clerks Shelly Carlson

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Today is last chance to invest in Quimper Mercantile general store in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Those who want to invest in the Quimper Mercantile Co. have until midnight tonight to…

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Intellicheck Mobilisa awarded patent for ID checking smartphone app

PORT TOWNSEND — Intellicheck Mobilisa Inc. has been awarded the company’s 17th patent for technology aimed at checking…

Noise produced by Navy jets

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Meeting on Navy jet noise effects from Whidbey Island slated for Jan. 27 in Port Townsend

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — A meeting to discuss the impact of jet noise…

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More than $300,000 raised for Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center pact

PORT TOWNSEND — The Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority has already raised the more than…

About Time owner Jeannine Kempees arranges the jewelry wall while preparing for reopening the store in its new location

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Port Townsend’s About Time clothing store moves into new historical location

PORT TOWNSEND — A clothing store that has operated in four downtown locations during the past 31 years…

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White powder in Jefferson County Courthouse found to be boric acid

PORT TOWNSEND — The discovery of white powder in the Jefferson County Courthouse restroom disrupted governmental business for…

State Trooper Linda Allen and her canine partner

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Bogus bomb threat shortens school day at Port Townsend’s Blue Heron Middle School

PORT TOWNSEND — A threatening message on the wall of Blue Heron Middle School resulted in the evacuation…

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White powder in Jefferson County Courthouse found to be boric acid

PORT TOWNSEND — The discovery of white powder in the Jefferson County Courthouse restroom disrupted governmental business for…

State Trooper Linda Allen and her canine partner

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Bogus bomb threat shortens school day at Port Townsend’s Blue Heron Middle School

PORT TOWNSEND — A threatening message on the wall of Blue Heron Middle School resulted in the evacuation…

Crystie Kisler ties bread to a fruit tree in preparation for Saturday's Wassail celebration at Finnriver Farms in Chimacum. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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WEEKEND: Chimacum farm to celebrate agriculture with Wassail event Saturday

CHIMACUM — Finnriver Farm & Cidery has revived a centuries-old tradition to celebrate the connection of agriculture to…

Port Townsend School District Director of Support Services Brad Taylor inspects some of the insulation stored in the condemned Lincoln Building. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Port Townsend School District to seek firm for renewal of condemned Lincoln Building

PORT TOWNSEND— Port Townsend School District officials hope to enlist a private company to spend between $4 million…

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Chief Civil Deputy Brian Tracer

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New East Jefferson Fire-Rescue deputy chief to move from sheriff’s office to fire department on Jan. 20

PORT TOWNSEND — The newly hired deputy chief for East Jefferson Fire-Rescue already is familiar with local law…

Bill LeMaster

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Port Townsend School Board to plan how to fill unexpired term after LeMaster’s Monday resignation

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School Board will consider in February how to name a replacement for…

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce President Amanda Funaro

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Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce announces awards finalists; winners to be named Jan. 26

PORT TOWNSEND— The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its three annual service awards.…

The Western Flyer

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Western Flyer owner up on rent at Port Townsend Boat Haven; boat draws Steinbeck enthusiasts

PORT TOWNSEND — The owner of a boat once used by author John Steinbeck, which has been in…

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Jefferson County emergency plan approved at Monday meeting in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Bob Hamlin characterizes Jefferson County’s emergency strategy in terms that evoke the spirit of cooperation.…