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Director named to head Port Townsend maritime program

PORT TOWNSEND — A Blue Heron Middle School teacher is the manager of a new program to integrate…

Sarah Rubenstein

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Director named to head Port Townsend maritime program

PORT TOWNSEND — A Blue Heron Middle School teacher is the manager of a new program to integrate…

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Congressman underscores hospital’s importance in Jefferson County visit

PORT TOWNSEND — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer detailed the two-fold importance of rural hospitals in remarks Monday during…

Port Townsend High School secretary Jan Boutilier arranges Redskins gear for sale Monday in preparation for the school's mascot change to Redhawks.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Last of the Port Townsend Redskins: High school selling off old mascot gear

PORT TOWNSEND — In preparation for the transition from Redskins to Redhawks as the school mascot, athletic gear…

Port Townsend High School secretary Jan Boutilier arranges Redskins gear for sale Monday in preparation for the school's mascot change to Redhawks.  —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Last of the Port Townsend Redskins: High school ridding itself of old mascot gear

PORT TOWNSEND — In preparation for the transition from Redskins to Redhawks as the school mascot, athletic gear…

Sarah Rubenstein gives a presentation about the Maritime Discovery Initiative in a public forum. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Choice for Port Townsend maritime program director expected to be announced this week; hopefuls tell of plans

PORT TOWNSEND — The new director of a program integrating ocean-lore and skills into the Port Townsend School…

Lindsey Dandridge

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New walking map encourages foot traffic in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A new walking map of Port Townsend displays the time required to walk from one…

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Election candidates starting to shape up in Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — Two Democratic candidates, an incumbent prosecuting attorney and a political newcomer, have announced intentions to…

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‘Pit-to-pier’ firm appeals Jefferson County’s Shoreline Master Plan

SHINE — A company that seeks to construct a 4-mile-long conveyor belt to move gravel and rocks from…

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‘Pit-to-pier’ firm appeals Jefferson County’s Shoreline Master Plan

SHINE — A company that seeks to construct a 4-mile-long conveyor belt to move gravel and rocks from…

Jefferson Parks and Recreation Director Matt Tyler

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Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail in Port Townsend aimed at connections, safety

PORT TOWNSEND — The Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail, scheduled for completion in 2015, will provide a pedestrian connection…

KPTZ board chairman Colin Foden

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Port Townsend radio station starts strong on pledge drive with nearly $2,000 in opening hours

PORT TOWNSEND — KPTZ-91.9 FM’s spring pledge drive raised nearly $2,000 in the first four hours of the…

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Charges reduced for Port Townsend residents during trial on woman’s death

PORT TOWNSEND — Second-degree manslaughter charges against two Port Townsend residents after the death of a 77-year-old woman…

A State Patrol bomb disposal unit vehicle in front of Blue Heron Middle School following this week’s bomb scare. — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

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Police investigating suspect in bomb threat at Port Townsend’s Blue Heron Middle School

PORT TOWNSEND — A suspect had been identified but not interviewed as of Tuesday in the investigation of…

A State Patrol bomb disposal unit vehicle in front of Blue Heron Middle School following this week's bomb scare. — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue

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Police investigating suspect in bomb threat at Port Townsend’s Blue Heron Middle School

PORT TOWNSEND — A suspect had been identified but not interviewed as of today in the investigation of…

Peter Quinn addresses county commissioners on Monday. —Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

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Economic council head upbeat on Jefferson commerce

PORT TOWNSEND — The region’s economic state is optimistic, according to a presentation given to the Jefferson County…

Erik Olsen

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Free-speech advocate appears in Port Townsend court, agrees to put down signs for now

PORT TOWNSEND — A man who is testing the limits of the Port Townsend sign ordinance has agreed…

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Finalists for maritime schools initiative manager to speak Thursday in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The selection of a project manager for the Maritime Discovery Schools Initiative moves ahead this…

The Rev. Skip Cadorette

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Port Townsend Holy Week art show moves to Pope Marine Building; Thursday opening set

PORT TOWNSEND — An art show that commemorates Holy Week is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a move…

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Brinnon elects honorary mayor in fundraiser so parks district can pay insurance company

BRINNON— The new “mayor” of this unincorporated community is one of its most visible and active citizens. “I’ve…