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Art Director Aviela Maynard quality checks a mushroom glow puzzle. (Beckett Pintair)

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Port Townsend puzzle-maker produces wide range

Christmas, art-history and niche puzzles all made from wood

From left to right, Frank Hill, holding his dog Stoli, Joseph D. Jackson, Arnold Lee Warren, Executive Director Julia Cochrane, monitor Janet Dizick, holding dog Angel, Amanda Littlejohn, Fox and Scott Clark. (Elijah Sussman/Peninsula Daily News)

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Winter Welcoming Center has expanded hours

Building provides respite from November through April

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ISSUES OF FAITH: Almost there, People of God

Readings: The Lessons Appointed for Use on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A, RCL

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

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Speaker set at Unity in Port Townsend for weekend service

PORT TOWNSEND — The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Joyful Solstice and Christmas Wonders” at 11 a.m. Sunday.

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Sequim City Band to host free holiday concert

Music, stage performances and library events highlight weekend entertainment options in the Peninsula.

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Olympia oyster restoration bolstered with partnership

Tanks to be installed at Northwest Maritime campus in Port Townsend

A crew from the Mason County PUD, in support of the Jefferson County PUD, works to replace a power pole and reconnect the power lines after a tree fell onto the wires and damaged the pole at the corner of Discovery Road and Cape George Road, near the Discovery Bay Golf Course. Powerful winds on Tuesday and early Wednesday morning knocked out power across the Peninsula. The majority had been restored by Wednesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Reconnecting power

A crew from the Mason County PUD, in support of the Jefferson County PUD, works to replace a…

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Listening session scheduled for Hurricane Ridge day lodge

PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park will host a listening session to gather public input regarding the future…

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Tickets on sale for Yard and Garden lecture series

PORT TOWNSEND — Tickets are on sale for the Jefferson County Master Gardener Foundation’s 2026 Yard and Garden…

Judy Krebs of Port Townsend speaks to the Port Townsend City Council on Monday to voice her concerns regarding the council’s pending vote on the 2026 Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. Krebs holds a sign that reads “pause,” as do others, entreating the council to delay its vote on passing the plan. About 65 citizens filled the chamber to capacity for the meeting. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Port Townsend council passes its comprehensive plan update

Changes to zoning in residential areas bring public opposition

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Security exercise set for Thursday at Indian Island

PORT HADLOCK — Naval Magazine Indian Island will conduct a security training exercise on Thursday.

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PAT NEAL: The Christmas colonoscopy

IT WAS DAYLIGHT on the river, but I was not on a river. This was strange since I…

Pamela and Ernie Burnett, left, talk about their craft items, Amijurmi — Japanese small crocheted stuffed yarn creatures — to Tracey Harris of Marrowstone Island on Saturday during the first of two days at the 38th annual Chimacum Arts and Crafts Show at Chimacum High School. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Craft show

Pamela and Ernie Burnett, left, talk about their craft items, Amijurmi — Japanese small crocheted stuffed yarn creatures…

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Recreation center spared from Jefferson County budget cuts

Officials met with city leaders to discuss continued operations

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Flat Bridge to perform at Rainshadow Recording

PORT TOWNSEND — Flat Bridge will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rainshadow Recording in Building 315 at…

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Wild Rose Chorale to perform at Candlelight Concerts series

PORT TOWNSEND — Wild Rose Chorale will present “An Evening of Holiday Music” during the Candlelight Concert series…

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Submission period open for Tidepools Magazine

PORT ANGELES — Tidepools Magazine is accepting submissions for its 2026 edition until midnight Jan. 9.

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Members sought for ‘against’ committees

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Auditor’s Office is seeking “Against” committee members to prepare ballot statement arguments…

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Hood Canal Bridge reopens after high-wind closure

SHINE — The Hood Canal Bridge has reopened to traffic on Monday afternoon.

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Chef Arron Stark gently inserts a piece of king salmon into a hot saute pan so as not to cause a splatter of hot oil. Stark was presenting a cooking demonstration to 35 people on Wednesday December 10th at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds who paid $30.00 each for the privilege of learning from one of the best chefs in the county.

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Delicious demonstration

Chef Arron Stark gently inserts a piece of king salmon into a hot saute pan so as not…