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Port Townsend gathers information on stormwater at open house

PORT TOWNSEND — About a dozen community members lent their insight to city officials during an open house…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: It may be old-fashioned, but I believe you should stand at attention for national anthem

As a veteran of World War II, I have to agree with President Donald J. Trump that members…

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LETTER: In U.N. speech, Trump on point about socialism’s failures

In his United Nations speech Sept. 19, President Donald Trump correctly identified that socialism inevitably fails and that…

Arts & Entertainment

Car test-drive benefit, free guitar class, English country dance coming up on Peninsula

A car test-drive benefit, a free guitar class and an English country dance are among upcoming activities on…

Centrum’s Port Townsend Ukulele Festival offers concert

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Centrum’s Port Townsend Ukulele Festival offers concert

PORT TOWNSEND — The seventh gathering of Centrum’s Port Townsend Ukulele Festival and Workshop drew some 137 performers…

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Chimacum Creek Picnic to offer glimpse of salmon, other aspects of nature

PORT TOWNSEND — Members of the public are invited to Jefferson County Land Trust’s Chimacum Creek Picnic on…

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Parks to waive entrance fees Saturday

Day-use entrance fees will be waived Saturday at state parks and Olympic National Park in celebration of National…

CD release set at Rainshadow Recording Studio

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CD release set at Rainshadow Recording Studio

PORT TOWNSEND — National touring singer-songwriter Jack Williams will perform a CD release show for his new record,…

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Son to provide perspective of Ansel Adams at Old Alcohol Plant

PORT HADLOCK — Dinner, wine and a presentation Saturday revolve around the history of the Old Alcohol Plant…

Preview of ‘Barber of Seville’ sings out Wednesday in Port Hadlock

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Preview of ‘Barber of Seville’ sings out Wednesday in Port Hadlock

PORT HADLOCK — A preview of the Seattle Opera’s production of “The Barber of Seville” is planned at…

Girls’ Night Out to sparkle in Port Townsend this Thursday

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Girls’ Night Out to sparkle in Port Townsend this Thursday

PORT TOWNSEND — Thursday will bring sparkles, female camaraderie and downtown deals.

Life

ISSUES OF FAITH: In light of tragedies, how should we respond?

WILDFIRES HAVE RECENTLY ravaged forests and property in the Pacific Northwest, including the Jolly Mountain fire near my…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Hood Canal Bridge will close today; PA school board to meet

SHINE — The Hood Canal Bridge will close twice today for construction.

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Prescribed burns planned after Sunday

PORT ANGELES — Authorized timber harvest slash-burn fires will begin at two locations in Olympic National Forest west…

Dungeness hunt for green crab winding down for winter

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Dungeness hunt for green crab winding down for winter

SEQUIM — In the coming week, resource managers on the Dungeness Spit look to wrap up their season’s…

Jefferson County commissioner answers complaint about funds transfer to Homes Now

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Jefferson County commissioner answers complaint about funds transfer to Homes Now

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County Commissioner David Sullivan admits he made a mistake when he moved surplus campaign…

Port Townsend workshops to focus on community recovery from disaster

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Port Townsend workshops to focus on community recovery from disaster

PORT TOWNSEND — Residents and community leaders are invited to attend workshops today and Friday on making the…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Van Hoover can help represent women’s health care on Jefferson hospital board

I have resided in Jefferson County for 15 years.

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Business, personal experience make McComas most qualified for Jefferson hospital board

Bruce McComas has spent years at Jefferson Healthcare as a patient advocate, caregiver and volunteer.

Opinion

PAT NEAL: How to prepare for the coming winter

IT’S TIME ONCE again for the annual winter weather forecast.