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The comment from our mayor, David Faber, at the end of the article “Fort Worden Strategic Plan Proposes Sweeping Changes” demonstrates a common misconception about the Port …
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7/1/24
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I am saddened and disgusted by the way so many empty lots loose all their trees to development. Development is
inevitable, but we have a choice as to how to maintain the natural …
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7/1/24
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The Port Townsend City Manager and Mayor with the support of several Council members are considering changing the zoning of the portion of the golf course adjacent to Blain street so that …
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7/1/24
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Janet “Jan” Klockers Boutilier asked a logical question: “How did this just happen to fall into my lap?”
At the same time, she also seems like the perfect …
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6/28/24
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1891-1898 – Not verified.
1899 – Odd Fellows Hall on Lawrence Street (built in 1897) - It has been the Uptown Theatre since 1947.
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Compiled by Jan Boutilier
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6/28/24
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Jefferson County Public Health officials removed the health warning at Marrowstone Island’s East Beach on June 21 after a new round of water testing on June 20 showed …
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By James Robinson
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6/26/24
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Bayside Housing and Services has been working with Jefferson County and the American Legion to assume management of the homeless shelter at the Marvin G. Shields Memorial Legion Hall in …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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6/26/24
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Dates set for free career healthcare academy
Jefferson Healthcare, in partnership with Peninsula College, local public school districts, and Career Connect WA, is presenting a free, …
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6/26/24
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Summer kicks off this weekend when Field Day, a community event, comes to the Fort Worden in Port Townsend on Saturday, June 29. Natalie Maitland, of Fort Worden Hospitality, said that Field Day is …
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6/26/24
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The Puget Sound summer crab fishing season opens July 1 in the Port Townsend area, giving local crabbers a chance to drop pots for the iconic Dungeness crab.
“The …
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By James Robinson
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6/26/24
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This summer saw two U.S. Coast Guard members, both of whom had graduated from high school in Jefferson County, engaging in a generational succession of sorts.
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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6/26/24
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6/26/24
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Using wood for heat is something humans have done for more than 50,000 years. A crackling fire has emotional appeal and it is inexpensive. However, there are a few drawbacks which apply …
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Cynthia Bratz
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6/26/24
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Politics has always been rough and tumble in America, with the last near-decade hitting dramatic lows. It is natural to want to turn away but resist that urge. The local impact of the decisions to be …
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Meredith Jordan,
Mixing Metaphors/
Doubling Entendres
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6/26/24
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Almost everyone I talk to complains about the mini circles on Washington Street. I question whether they are safer than no obstacles at all? We scratch our heads …
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6/26/24
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Candidate for Washington State Attorney General Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond) and local resident Heather Dudley-Nollette (D) running for the open District 1 County Commissioner …
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By Gina McMather
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6/26/24
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It increasingly looks like our new community pool, if it’s ever built, won’t be in Port Townsend. It will probably be in Chimacum or, more likely, in Port Hadlock. Get ready …
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Bill Mann
Mann Overboard
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6/26/24
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Paul Rogers and a couple of his friends gave us some great blues music to enjoy at Vintage by Port Townsend Vineyards. We headed for Port Townsend on a nice Saturday afternoon to enjoy some music, …
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Ned Luce
Life in ludlow
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6/26/24
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6/26/24
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The Northwind Art School at Fort Worden State Park is inviting the public opportunities to try their hand at creating art, whether on canvas or through found objects.
Tracy Grisman …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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6/26/24
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