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EYE ON JEFFERSON: Conservation Futures to be discussed at county meeting

Jefferson County commissioners will consider setting an Oct. 1 hearing on Conservation Futures project applications when they meet…

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ISSUES OF FAITH: A good word for an anxious heart

I OFTEN HAVE a yellow highlighter in my hand when I read. Sometimes I use it. But sometimes…

Jefferson County tour spotlights working farms

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Jefferson County tour spotlights working farms

PORT TOWNSEND — Farms, animals, food and crafts will be celebrated during the 16th annual Jefferson County Farm…

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State Transportation Commission hears of issues related to Peninsula’s isolation

PORT ANGELES — A state panel was immersed in North Olympic Peninsula transportation issues this week.

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Funding swap discussed: State panel told change would ease building infrastructure

PORT ANGELES — It would be faster and less expensive for small cities and rural counties to build…

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NEWS BRIEFS: Unity speaker on the schedule for weekend service … and other items

PORT ANGELES — Unity in the Olympics’ 10:30 a.m. Sunday service speaker will be Donna Little.

The Chimacum Grange celebrates 100 years of service to the agriculture community with a pancake breakfast Sunday. Feeding the pig bank held by grange Treasurer Al Latham is Katy McCoy, member of the advisory council. Grange events coordinator Tia Taylor, left, and Program Director James Fritz are hoping to raise money to help offset the cost of operating the building, constructed in 1932. (Jeannie McMacken/Peninsula Daily News)

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Chimacum Grange marks century of service

CHIMACUM — The Chimacum Grange will celebrate a century of service to the agricultural community this weekend with…

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International Coastal Cleanup set Saturday

The 2018 International Coastal Cleanup is Saturday.

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Salish Sea Day of Action to feature concert

PORT TOWNSEND — A free concert will feature singer-songwriter and guitarist Dana Lyons’ Songs of the Salish Sea…

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Ukulele performance tonight in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The second public performance of the Port Townsend Ukulele Festival is tonight.

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Races, oysters offered in Quilcene on Sunday

QUILCENE — The Quilcene Oyster Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Races will offer beautiful sights and tasty oysters…

Folk music set for Concerts in the Woods

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Folk music set for Concerts in the Woods

COYLE — Curtis &Loretta will perform folk music at Saturday’s Concerts in the Woods.

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Rock opera, quilts, grape stomping offered on Peninsula

An environmental rock opera, quilts and a grape-stomping competition are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic…

Tall ship venue for rock opera in Port Townsend

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Tall ship venue for rock opera in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — After a two-month delay in obtaining visas for its international performers and technical artists, the…

VIDEO: Effort to move Olympic National Park goats to new home is underway

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VIDEO: Effort to move Olympic National Park goats to new home is underway

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Olympic National Park’s mountain goats have begun a historic journey back to their native…

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Sick orca likely dead, says researcher

By Phuong Le

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PAT NEAL: Blue-tarp camping misery

THERE’S NOTHING QUITE like the sound of rain on the roof, unless you have a leaky roof.

New elementary school opens in Port Townsend

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New elementary school opens in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — As the sun broke through a cloudy sky on Tuesday, students and their parents arrived…

Port Townsend fires considered suspicious

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Port Townsend fires considered suspicious

PORT TOWNSEND — Three suspicious fires were investigated by Port Townsend police over the weekend.

Port Townsend set to host eighth annual ukulele festival

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Port Townsend set to host eighth annual ukulele festival

PORT TOWNSEND — Get a flock of ukulelists together — from Maui, Boston, Seattle, Wisconsin, Alabama, Oahu —…