Peninsula residents recycle Christmas trees

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Peninsula residents recycle Christmas trees

That once-proud Christmas tree that brightened the winter holiday can be recycled to help flowers grow this spring.

Stinson to remain Port Townsend mayor

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Stinson to remain Port Townsend mayor

PORT TOWNSEND — Deborah Stinson will remain Port Townsend’s mayor after a unanimous City Council vote this week.

Crime

Port Townsend woman charged with beating former spouse with barbecue grate

PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend woman who has been divorced from her husband for 15 years is…

Opinion

DIANE URBANI DE LA PAZ: The Advice Lady’s secret

I WAS CURIOUS about this woman, this traveler.

Opinion

PAT NEAL: New Year resolutions pointless to keep

BY NOW WE’VE all had it up to here with newspaper pundits preaching New Year’s resolutions that they…

Jefferson County sued over records delay

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Jefferson County sued over records delay

PORT TOWNSEND — A Clark County man is suing Jefferson County after he waited a year for the…

D’Amico moving on site near Tarboo Lake despite shooting range moratorium

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D’Amico moving on site near Tarboo Lake despite shooting range moratorium

PORT TOWNSEND — Joe D’Amico told Jefferson County commissioners Tuesday he is moving full steam ahead on his…

Jefferson County District Court judge decides against running for fourth term

Politics

Jefferson County District Court judge decides against running for fourth term

PORT TOWNSEND — Longtime jurist Jill Landes is hanging up her robes.

News

Conservation district elections coming up

Candidate filing deadlines are in February for positions on the Clallam and Jefferson conservation districts’ boards.

100 dive, flip and flop in frigid welcome to 2018 in Nordland

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100 dive, flip and flop in frigid welcome to 2018 in Nordland

NORDLAND — At high noon Monday, 100 hearty souls ignored the temperature, took a breath then jumped from…

OlyCAP director to serve on state housing panel

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OlyCAP director to serve on state housing panel

A director at Olympic Community Action Programs has been selected to serve on a state panel dealing with…

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Forks Chamber of Commerce — Wednesday’s featured speaker is city of Forks Attorney/Planner Rod Fleck. He will…

Seattle settles lawsuit over abuse claims against ex-mayor

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Seattle settles lawsuit over abuse claims against ex-mayor

By Martha Bellisle

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NEWS BRIEFS: Sequim Arts Advisory Commission members sought … and other items

SEQUIM — The city of Sequim is seeking applicants to serve the remainder of a four-year term on…

Are you in or out? Polar bear dips set today across Peninsula

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Are you in or out? Polar bear dips set today across Peninsula

Today is the day, the moment of truth. Either you jump in or you don’t.

Jefferson County 4-Hers sew kennel beds for animal shelters

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Jefferson County 4-Hers sew kennel beds for animal shelters

PORT HADLOCK — A group of more than 25 animal lovers came together for a four-hour sew-in at…

Construction on Water Street in Port Townsend to begin Tuesday

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Construction on Water Street in Port Townsend to begin Tuesday

PORT TOWNSEND — Construction will begin Tuesday on a $2.3 million project to upgrade Port Townsend’s downtown.

Disaster training by Fire District 3 reaches 300 people; classes continue

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Disaster training by Fire District 3 reaches 300 people; classes continue

Many on the North Olympic Peninsula are following the Boy Scouts’ motto to be prepared — whether for…

Fireworks, anchor raising help Port Townsend crowds usher in 2018

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Fireworks, anchor raising help Port Townsend crowds usher in 2018

PORT TOWNSEND — Crowds young and old welcomed 2018 to this Victorian city and shared in the community…

Life

BIRD WATCH: Remember to make, keep resolutions

THERE IS ALWAYS some looking back when a new year arrives.