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A public hearing Dec. 15 at Fort Worden Commons will focus on Port Townsend Paper’s plan to upgrade a boiler to meet stricter environmental rules. — Peninsula Daily News

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Comments sought on boiler upgrade at Port Townsend Paper mill; public hearing planned for Dec. 15

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend Paper Corp. is seeking approval to upgrade a boiler to meet stricter environmental…

Jefferson County Democratic Party Secretary John Hamilton

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Jefferson Democrats pass resolution seeking more comment opportunities for Navy electronic warfare training project

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Democrats have passed a resolution calling for more public input on a proposal…

Jefferson County Democratic Party Secretary John Hamilton

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Jefferson Democrats pass resolution seeking more comment opportunities for Navy electronic warfare training project

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Democrats have passed a resolution calling for more public input on a proposal…

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Jefferson begins countywide property revaluation without staggered schedule

PORT TOWNSEND — When the Jefferson County assessor sent out property revaluation notices this week, it was the…

Dan Anderson installs a star on an uptown building in Port Townsend as the hanging of holiday lights commences this week. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Crowdfunding campaign underway in Port Townsend for lights on historic structures

PORT TOWNSEND — A crowdfunding campaign designed to install holiday lights on historic buildings is short of its…

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Jefferson commissioners OK sweeping sign code for areas outside Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND— The Jefferson County commissioners on Monday approved a new sign code, meant to clarify the standards…

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Port Townsend police officers injured in altercation with man outside bar

PORT TOWNSEND — A 51-year-old transient is in custody at Jefferson County jail after authorities say he injured…

Barb Trailer of Port Townsend is one of the first customers for the business day at Port Townsend's Union Bank branch on Monday. The bank

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Union Bank’s three North Olympic Peninsula branches among 20 to close in Washington

PORT TOWNSEND — Union Bank has announced that it is closing its three North Olympic Peninsula branches as…

UPDATE: Union Bank to close North Olympic Peninsula branches among others in Western Washington

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UPDATE: Union Bank to close North Olympic Peninsula branches among others in Western Washington

PORT TOWNSEND — Union Bank has announced that it is closing its three North Olympic Peninsula branches as…

Katie Boyle reads to her 2-year-old daughter

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Candidate list for Port Townsend Library director post narrowed — corrected

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been corrected to reflect the complete process by which a new library director…

Adventuress crew members Chris Fanshier

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Refurbished tall ship to serve as a public school ‘classroom’

PORT TOWNSEND — Renovations complete, the Adventuress will spend this winter serving as a floating classroom. For the…

A public meeting will be held next month in Port Townsend on an increase in Growler aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

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Public meeting set in Port Townsend to discuss proposal to add 36 Growlers at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

PORT TOWNSEND — The Navy plans a public meeting in Port Townsend in December on a proposal to…

Adventuress crew members Chris Fanshier

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Refurbished tall ship to serve as a public school ‘classroom’

PORT TOWNSEND — Renovations complete, the Adventuress will spend this winter serving as a floating classroom. For the…

Acting Sheriff Joe Nole

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Jefferson County Sheriff-elect Stanko maps reorganization of department he’ll assume near month’s-end

PORT HADLOCK — Jefferson County Sheriff-elect David Stanko has mapped a reorganization strategy he expects will streamline operations…

Artist Max Grover

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WEEKEND: Port Townsend stores to host giant sale today

PORT TOWNSEND — The owners of Sideshow Variety and Max Grover Gallery, a popular novelty shop and gallery…

A public meeting will be held next month in Port Townsend on an increase in Growler aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

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Public meeting set in Port Townsend to discuss proposal to add 36 Growlers at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

PORT TOWNSEND — The Navy plans a public meeting in Port Townsend in December on a proposal to…

Zoog's Caveman Cookin' in Port Hadlock is set to get a visit from the Food Network's “Restaurant Impossible” show next week. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Zoog’s Caveman Cookin’ in Port Hadlock to appear on Food Network’s ‘Restaurant Impossible’

PORT HADLOCK— Zoog’s Caveman Cookin’ will get a makeover from the Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible,” with a visit…

Michael J. Pierce

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Michael J. Pierce found guilty of double-murder in fourth trial

PORT ORCHARD — A Kitsap County jury Wednesday found Michael J. Pierce guilty of double-murder charges. The verdict…

Artist Max Grover

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WEEKEND: Port Townsend stores to host giant sale today, Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — The owners of Sideshow Variety and Max Grover Gallery, a popular novelty shop and gallery…

Pearl Harbor veteran Tom Berg gets applause for his firsthand account of the 1941 attack from Chimacum High School Band members. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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CORRECTED VERSION: Pearl Harbor survivor recounts attack for Chimacum band students as they prepare for Hawaii trip

CORRECTION — Tom Berg’s age and occupation after his service in the Navy has been corrected, as well…