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Thanks fairgrounds, Santa, entertaining elf | Letter to the editor
A huge thank-you to everyone involved in the Christmas festivities at the fairgrounds.  We love all the new kid-oriented happenings there, and the lengths to keep them free and accessible. … more
Ned Luce
It was party week from north to south | Life in Ludlow
If you need to see a couple of miracles, you might look us up. Last week, we went to six events, each with somewhere between 20 and 100 people.   One event had attendees safely scattered … more
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Port of Port Townsend looks at clean-up for old gas station site
Port of Port Townsend commissioners will look at a proposal to help fund a clean-up study for a piece of private property in Port Townsend. Officials will review an agreement between the Port of … more
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Fee-free days set for Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park will have five entrance fee-free days next year. Park officials said the free days are part of commemoration or celebration days for National Parks across the country. The … more
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“In Situ” by DJ Whelan.
Homemade gallery hosts winter opening
The best way to stay warm is to keep community close. To facilitate just such a gathering, the Art Farm Gallery on the outskirts of Port Townsend will be hosting an event with live music, good … more
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Rivals wrestling teams battle it out on Bainbridge
Following their home meet victory last Wednesday, the East Jefferson Rivals wrestling teams made the trek to Bainbridge Island to participate in a mix-and-match event with Bainbridge Island High … more
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Rangers endure tough away week in girls basketball
Brian Kelly bkelly@ptleader.com The Quilcene Rangers had a tough week on the road in girls basketball, falling to Mary M. Knight High 51-15 Tuesday and 62-22 Friday at Oakville High. Against … more
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City of Port Townsend considers changing start time
The Port Townsend City Council is considering changing the starting time for its regularly scheduled business meetings. During the city council’s Dec. 5 business meeting, councilmembers … more
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Port Townsend Police Log | Downed traffic pole
The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 100 calls between Friday, Nov. 25, and Thursday, Dec. 1. Below are selected reports. At 4:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, in the 800 block of … more
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Jefferson County Sheriff's Log | It's the meth talking
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received 244 calls for service between Friday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 18. Below are selected reports. At 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 in Port Hadlock, a … more
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Rose Harris hunts for produce prizes during a day of shopping.
Port Townsend Farmers Market comes to a close
The dormancy of darkness is falling on the fields with the close of the Port Townsend Farmers Market close at hand. However, a festive last market will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, … more
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History’s course | Tom Camfield
And please, if you insist on telling me how Port Townsend “used to be,” consider that I can recall snow in the backyard up on Willow St. back in the winter of 1932-’33. In the fall … more
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Port Townsend mill fined $56k by state for air quality violation
Port Townsend Paper Corporation has been fined $56,250 for exceeding an air quality limit at its Port Townsend mill, the Washington Department of Ecology announced Wednesday.  The company has … more
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Port Townsend City Hall
Port Townsend City Council OKs 2023 budget
The Port Townsend City Council unanimously approved its city budget for 2023, and next year’s spending plan focuses on hiring new city staff, more funding for long-needed equipment upgrades, … more
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Firefighters had to take a defensive position as the flames originated in the confined space of a large concrete vault.
Firefighters called to Port Townsend Paper Mill after vault fire discovered
A firefighter was transported to Jefferson Healthcare for exhaustion-related symptoms from fighting a fire Tuesday morning at the Port Townsend Paper Mill. Both East Jefferson Fire Rescue and Port … more
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Bike thief agrees to plea deal
A Port Townsend man was sentenced Friday to four months in jail for stealing a bicycle but was given the court's approval to be released this week to get treatment. John Robert Appleby was … more
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Port Townsend Police Log | Car blocking the roadway
The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 100 calls between Friday, Nov. 25, and Thursday, Dec. 1. Below are selected reports. At 2:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, a vehicle near the Mill … more
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Jefferson County Sheriff's Log | Red Bull was involved
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received 244 calls for service between Friday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 18. Below are selected reports. At 4:01 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 in Brinnon, a … more
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A deer crosses the snowy streets of Uptown Port Townsend during last year's snow in late December.
Port Townsend City Council to discuss local deer population in workshop meeting
The Port Townsend City Council will devote a large portion of its Monday meeting to a briefing on managing the deer population in town. City staff will give a presentation on the topic, including … more
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The 150-year-old Monterey Cypress tree, once the largest in Washington state, had a branch crack off years ago causing the city to deem the remaining branches too dangerous, leaving the jagged, 52-foot circumference stump behind.
Raccoon Lodge: Residents flood city with comments, support for artwork
The city of Port Townsend's crackdown on the Raccoon Lodge, an artwork attached to an old tree stump in Uptown, continues to stoke public outcry against city officials who have told Kevin Mason, the … more
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