Business
EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings
• Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce — Twice-monthly luncheon meetings usually are held on the first Monday at noon…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Cooke Aquaculture’s flimsy excuse for net pen failure shows lack of competence, integrity
We should not forget that after their fish net pen failed in the San Juans, the owner [Cooke…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: H.L. Mencken predicts America gets what it asked for
The inimitable H.L. Mencken had this to say in a Baltimore Evening Sun editorial published July 26, 1920:
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: We’d do well to remember that walls are ugly, dangerous things
Does anyone remember the Berlin Wall?
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Port Townsend’s beauty, spirit welcomed me with open arms on a recent visit
It seems like only yesterday I was walking up and down Water Street in lovely Port Townsend smelling…
Life
BIRD WATCH: Kingfishers carry their dogfights into yard’s territory
THE YARD HAD gone totally quiet. There wasn’t a breath of air.
Arts & Entertainment
Finnriver fetes Labor Day with Red Wine, fare
CHIMACUM — Finnriver Farm &Cidery will celebrate Labor Day with Red Wine, an Italian bluegrass band; wild king…
News
Marine science center displays bones of gray whale destined to become a new exhibit
PORT TOWNSEND — The public on Friday had a chance to see the bones of a gray whale…
News
Deputies seek vehicle that fled wreck
PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations that another vehicle fled the scene of…
News
Fort Worden Public Development Authority pursues ‘glamping’ sites
PORT TOWNSEND — Fort Worden Public Development Authority officials plan to build “glamping” sites as new attractions to…
News
NEWS BRIEFS: Applications open for free, reduces lunches at Port Angeles schools … and other items
PORT ANGELES — Parents can apply now for Port Angeles School District students’ free and reduced-price lunches.
Life
HELP LINE: Use Alzheimer’s walk to fight back against death
DEATH AND I have met on numerous occasions, although I’m happy to report that we haven’t been formally…
Life
A GROWING CONCERN: Phosphorous, the miracle drug of bulbs and perennials
IT IS SO appropriate that as we all begin our first week of September and the month of…
News
EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers contract for Quilcene drop box site improvements
The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider executing a $180,829.91 construction contract with low bidder Robert Coultas Construction…
Sports
PREP FOOTBALL: Chimacum comes together in win over Neah Bay
PORT TOWNSEND — When Neah Bay’s Logan Halttunnen returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown in…
News
Makers Square funding plan in works
PORT TOWNSEND — The Fort Worden Public Development Authority is moving forward with a plan to fund the…
News
Port Townsend woman hurt in crash at Cape George, Nelson’s Landing roads
PORT TOWNSEND — A Port Townsend woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a rollover…
News
NEWS BRIEFS: Campfire restrictions begin today in park, forest … and other items
Campfire restrictions begin in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest today.
Arts & Entertainment
Port Townsend jazz concert looks to benefit Social Justice Camp for teens
PORT TOWNSEND — Jazz singer Carla Main will share her singing talents in a concert at 7 p.m.…