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WEEKEND: ‘Boomfest,’ ‘Moonfest,’ pair of outdoor music festivals, kick off in Jefferson County

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, August 21. PORT TOWNSEND — Fans of outdoor rock music performances…

Damon Barlow

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WEEKEND: ‘Boomfest,’ ‘Moonfest,’ pair of outdoor music festivals, kick off in Jefferson County

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, August 21. PORT TOWNSEND — Fans of outdoor rock music performances…

Dale Wilson

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New Olympic Community Action Programs director to begin work next month

PORT TOWNSEND — The newly named executive director of Olympic Community Action Programs intends to maintain current services…

Dale Wilson

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New Olympic Community Action Programs director to begin work next month

PORT TOWNSEND — The newly named executive director of Olympic Community Action Programs intends to maintain current services…

Boiler Room volunteer Michael Murphy

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Boiler Room to host fundraiser tonight in Port Townsend; proceeds go toward upcoming major benefit

PORT TOWNSEND — The Boiler Room is hosting a small fundraiser today to raise money for a larger…

Port Ludlow company wins contract with Boeing for components on new Navy fighters

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Port Ludlow company wins contract with Boeing for components on new Navy fighters

PORT LUDLOW — A small technology company is creating a component that will be installed on new Navy…

Port Townsend Robotics Team coach Austin Henry addresses the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday

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Port Townsend Robotics Team prepares for upcoming year after going to world championships

PORT TOWNSEND — Success surprised the Port Townsend Robotics Team earlier this year. “We went to the world…

Port Townsend gives green light to $13 million water treatment facility contract

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Port Townsend gives green light to $13 million water treatment facility contract

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council has unanimously approved a $13 million contract to build a new water…

Newly hired Chimacum Schools Superintendent Rick Thompson

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New Chimacum School District Superintendent Rick Thompson now on the job and tackling challenges

CHIMACUM — As the newly hired superintendent of the Chimacum School District, Rick Thompson faces a universal educational…

Retiring 4-H director Sue Hay

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4-H coordinator sees her last Jefferson County Fair after 25 years

PORT TOWNSEND — The 78th annual Jefferson County Fair that ended Sunday is 4-H coordinator Sue Hay’s last.…

Linda Herzog

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Funds for Quilcene wastewater facility study hinge on government sponsor

QUILCENE — Money allocated to fund a feasibility study to build a community wastewater treatment facility in Quilcene…

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WEEKEND: Entertainment continues today at the Jefferson County Fair

PORT TOWNSEND — The three-day Jefferson County Fair, which opened Friday, provides a place to celebrate the rural…

Workers with Global Diving & Salvage pull the 65-foot pleasure craft Avalon out of Pleasant Harbor in Brinnon after it sank in September. — State Department of Natural Resources

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State fines Brinnon boat owner more than $16,000 for spill after sinking; DNR presents $123,446 bill for vessel’s recovery

BRINNON — The state Department of Ecology has fined the owner of Avalon, a 1929 wooden purse seiner,…

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Entertainment for all at the Jefferson County Fair today and Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — The three-day Jefferson County Fair, which opened Friday, provides a place to celebrate the rural…

Jeanne Moore arranges some of the trophies to be awarded to entries in the Grandly Local Parade during Saturday's Uptown Street Fair in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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WEEKEND: Uptown fair celebrates Port Townsend’s unique personality Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — While tourist events have earned Port Townsend a widespread reputation as an arts and culture…

Three-day Jefferson County Fair celebrates rural life, provides chance to unwind starting today

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Three-day Jefferson County Fair celebrates rural life, provides chance to unwind starting today

PORT TOWNSEND — The three-day Jefferson County Fair, which opens today, provides a place to celebrate the rural…

Matt Sorenson of Oakland

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Following success and worldwide attention, second run of Race to Alaska planned next year

PORT TOWNSEND — This summer’s inaugural Race to Alaska was so successful that organizers have decided to do…

Jeanne Moore arranges some of the trophies to be awarded to entries in the Grandly Local Parade during Saturday's Uptown Street Fair in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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WEEKEND: Uptown fair celebrates Port Townsend’s unique personality Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — While tourist events have earned Port Townsend a widespread reputation as an arts and culture…

Matt Sorenson of Oakland

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Following success and worldwide attention, second run of Race to Alaska planned next year

PORT TOWNSEND — This summer’s inaugural Race to Alaska was so successful that organizers have decided to do…

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Port Townsend City Council discusses residents’ wish list for comprehensive plan revisions

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council reviewed results of a town meeting on priorities for revision of the…