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NEWS BRIEFS: Lighthouse presentation set for meeting … and other items

News items for the North Olympic Peninsula

Port Townsend Main Street Program gets national accreditation amid its 30th year in operation

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Port Townsend Main Street Program gets national accreditation amid its 30th year in operation

The organization’s most recent work is the tables with chairs on Taylor Street in downtown Port Townsend.

Business

BUSINESS BRIEFS: New doctor onboard at Jefferson Healthcare … and other items

Business items on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Here are the various business meetings this week across the North Olympic Peninsula.

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Now’s not the time to shirk your yard duties

Repeat after me: “Summer is not over.”

Life

BIRD WATCH: There’s something special about cedar waxwings

Their whispering, attire and nonstop conversations are fonts of mystery.

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Drop profanity ban, Port Angeles city attorney advises

“It may be well-intended, but it may be difficult if not impossible to define what profanity is,” the…

Tribute concert to celebrate Peninsula music man’s love of music

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Tribute concert to celebrate Peninsula music man’s love of music

Dewey Ehling died Aug. 7 of pneumonia at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle at the age of 87.

Reunion to mark 40th Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend

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Reunion to mark 40th Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend

“We’re just trying to gather people together in the same spirit that created the festival,” one organizer said.

Official hospitalized after accidental tackle at Port Townsend-Sequim game

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Official hospitalized after accidental tackle at Port Townsend-Sequim game

Bill Noard of Port Angeles was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after he was accidentally tackled by players…

Minor injury reported after three-car wreck in Port Townsend

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Minor injury reported after three-car wreck in Port Townsend

No one else was hurt, East Jefferson Fire-Rescue said.

Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission to launch GeoTour

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Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission to launch GeoTour

Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunt using GPS-enabled devices.

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NEWS BRIEFS: AAUW Port Townsend seeks nominations for 2017 Woman of Excellence Award … and other items

News events across the North Olympic Peninsula.

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EYE ON JEFFERSON: County commissioners consider Transfer Station facility contract change

County meetings this week.

Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue adds new ambulance

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Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue adds new ambulance

The purchase allows the district to rotate current units into reserve, reducing the mileage and wear on the…

Protection Island sail set for Sunday

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Protection Island sail set for Sunday

Tickets are $95 for the sail, which leaves from Port Townsend.

Life

Dance, garden tour, ribbon-cutting on Peninsula

Events taking place across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.

Not just a drill: Joyce group prepares for the worst

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Not just a drill: Joyce group prepares for the worst

Members have worked to gather supplies and food, train residents for an emergency and reduce risks in and…

Young artist to host show in Port Townsend Saturday

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Young artist to host show in Port Townsend Saturday

Aloura is inspired by the natural world, specifically the beaches and ocean near Port Townsend and Sequim, her…

State ferries expected to be crowded this weekend

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State ferries expected to be crowded this weekend

Washington State Ferries urges passengers to arrive early and prepared.