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Jefferson: Oyster hatchery seeks to expand Quilcene operation

PORT TOWNSEND — The manager of the world’s largest oyster hatchery, based in Quilcene on Port of Port…

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Port Townsend: Cruise West ship to visit PT on Friday

PORT TOWNSEND — Seattle-based Cruise West’s Spirit of Endeavor makes its first port of call in Port Townsend…

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Speakers tout ‘buy local’ program for Jefferson County

PORT TOWNSEND — From the baker who knows everyone who comes through his door to the apple farmer…

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Invest locally, author tells Port Townsend audience of 200

PORT TOWNSEND — As Michael Shuman sees it, there’s a reason why the Green Bay Packers are a…

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Operator of Quilcene Bay marina wants out of contract with Port of Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Possible repairs to two storm-damaged docks at Herb Beck Marina on Quilcene Bay and a…

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Stink dies down over PT Paper mill pond

PORT TOWNSEND — Alice McConaughy and Kristin Marshall stood Wednesday on the edge of Port Townsend Paper Corp.’s…

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Clock ticks on Port Townsend Paper mill to pay $7.5 million debt payment

PORT TOWNSEND — PT Holdings Company Inc., parent company of Port Townsend Paper Corp., is facing a new…

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Residents seek amicable solution to mill odors

PORT TOWNSEND — Residents concerned about health problems possibly associated with smelly emissions from Port Townsend Paper Corp.’s…

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Community farm, PUD differ over water issue

PORT HADLOCK — Concerns that an educational and sustainable agriculture project could foul the Tri-Area’s largest groundwater source…

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Port Townsend cheese factory begins operation

PORT TOWNSEND — Partners in the North Olympic Peninsula’s only creamery launched into artisan cheese-making on Friday, with…

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Water filling station for Marrowstone hits a snag

NORDLAND — A proposed water filling station at Fort Flagler and Fort Gate roads that would serve Marrowstone…

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Jochems resigns from Economic Development Council

PORT TOWNSEND — Mark Jochems, Jefferson County Economic Development Council’s 2005 board president and 2006 vice president, resigned…

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Sequim-area students visit Adventuress in Port Townsend Bay

ABOARD THE ADVENTURESS — A breezy day in the sun on Port Townsend Bay was the setting for…

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Chimacum principal pleads not guilty to voyeurism charge

PORT TOWNSEND –Chimacum High School Principal Rex E. Whipple pleaded not guilty on Friday to a voyeurism charge…

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Shellfish farmer eyeing land at Jefferson County International Airport

PORT TOWNSEND — A Discovery Bay shellfish farmer is negotiating with Port of Port Townsend officials for a…

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Residents protest proposed sale of city property near golf course

PORT TOWNSEND — Residents crowded the City Council’s chambers on Monday night to urge against the surplus sale…

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Port Townsend City Council delays forcing skaters to use helmets

PORT TOWNSEND — With the new Port Townsend Skate Park set to open Saturday, the City Council chose…

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$5 state park fee repeal signed into law, had genesis in Port Townsend

Fort Worden Advisory Committee members expressed great satisfaction Monday after Gov. Chris Gregoire signed the bill, born in…

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Security training site handed another setback

PORT ORCHARD — A Kitsap County Superior Court judge has denied Security Services Northwest’s motion for a stay…

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Jefferson: Managers ready to lead Sunfield Farm to future

PORT HADLOCK — It’s as if Sebastian Aguilar already sees the future fruits of the labor that he…