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Aldrich's Market owner Milt Fukuda inspects the first entry in this year's Gingerbread House Contest

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WEEKEND REWIND — Festive gingerbread fun: 23rd annual confectionary construction contest now underway in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Anyone with architectural impulses this holiday season has the opportunity to design and build a…

Jefferson commissioners ban sky lanterns, create process for snuffing fireworks under dry conditions

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Jefferson commissioners ban sky lanterns, create process for snuffing fireworks under dry conditions

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to ban the small hot air balloons…

Aldrich's Market owner Milt Fukuda inspects the first entry in this year's Gingerbread House Contest

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Festive gingerbread fun: 23rd annual confectionary construction contest now underway in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Anyone with architectural impulses this holiday season has the opportunity to design and build a…

Blue Heron Middle School Librarian Cheryl Brady examines a book by James Patterson with her grandchild Ava Brady

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Port Townsend’s Blue Heron Middle School awarded grant from best-selling author James Patterson

PORT TOWNSEND — Five Blue Heron Middle School students have the opportunity to win a Kindle Fire e-reader…

The schooner Adventuress was lowered into the water and moved Friday to Point Hudson

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Schooner Adventuress takes up winter class duties in Port Townsend marina

PORT TOWNSEND — There is still a lot of adventure left for the Adventuress. The 133-foot, 100-ton historical…

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Commissioners to eye sky lantern ban during dry periods at Monday meeting

The three Jefferson County commissioners will discuss an ordinance banning sky lanterns during dry periods at a meeting…

Old Consulate Inn owners Nathan Barnett

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WEEKEND: Experience Victorian times on tours of Port Townsend landmarks this Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Historical buildings that demonstrate Victorian-flavored tourist options are on display in Saturday’s Victorian Open Parlor…

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WEEKEND REWIND: Plans for free Christmas dinners solidifying in Jefferson County; funding remains to be worked out for Port Townsend event

PORT TOWNSEND — Plans for a community Christmas dinner at the Port Townsend Community Center have been solidified,…

WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County commissioners give final approval to $52.65 million budget

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WEEKEND REWIND: Jefferson County commissioners give final approval to $52.65 million budget

PORT TOWNSEND — The three Jefferson County commissioners unanimously approved the 2016 budget at a meeting Monday. The…

Michael Dawson

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WEEKEND REWIND: Survey finds continuing presence of E. coli at Irondale Beach County Park, but Quimper Peninsula water largely high quality

NORDLAND — Septic waste is the leading cause of stream pollution by Escherichia coli, or E. coli, in…

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Port of Port Townsend mulling facilities repair, replacement plan

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port of Port Townsend’s six-year capital repair and replacement plan is now under review,…

Steve Wittrig

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Former BP director talks future of energy with Port Townsend students

PORT TOWNSEND — Today’s teenagers will rely on new technologies for their energy needs, according to a scientist…

Old Consulate Inn owners Nathan Barnett

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WEEKEND: Experience Victorian times on tours of Port Townsend landmarks this Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Historical buildings that demonstrate Victorian-flavored tourist options are on display in Saturday’s Victorian Open Parlor…

Jefferson County widens search for Department of Community Development chief after candidate bows out; search firm to be brought on

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Jefferson County widens search for Department of Community Development chief after candidate bows out; search firm to be brought on

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County is back at the starting line in its search for a director for…

Newly appointed Port Townsend Planning Commissioner Paul Rice goes online to refer to the upcoming comprehensive plan. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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After loss in Port Townsend City Council election, former candidate gains Planning Commission seat

PORT TOWNSEND — A defeated City Council candidate has joined the city’s Planning Commission to take on a…

Troopers seeking woman who allegedly fled from Chimacum wreck

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Troopers seeking woman who allegedly fled from Chimacum wreck

CHIMACUM — The Washington State Patrol is attempting to locate a 39-year-old Chimacum woman whom they allege rear-ended…

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Plans for free Christmas dinners solidifying in Jefferson County; funding remains to be worked out for Port Townsend event

PORT TOWNSEND — Plans for a community Christmas dinner at the Port Townsend Community Center have been solidified,…

Laura Tucker

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Port Townsend couple renewed in climate change awareness effort after Paris summit trip

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend couple who have worked as climate change activists returned from the United…

Port Townsend man killed in single-vehicle wreck; deputy says truck went airborne

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Port Townsend man killed in single-vehicle wreck; deputy says truck went airborne

PORT TOWNSEND — A 75-year-old Port Townsend man was killed Monday morning when the truck he was driving…

Jefferson County commissioners give final approval to $52.65 million budget

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Jefferson County commissioners give final approval to $52.65 million budget

PORT TOWNSEND — The three Jefferson County commissioners unanimously approved the 2016 budget at a meeting Monday. The…