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Denise Winter portrays May Arkwright Hutton in "May's Vote," the Key City Public Theatre production streaming later this week. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Historical drama tells of suffrage victory

‘May’s Vote’ documents successful political partnership

Denise Winter portrays May Arkwright Hutton in "May's Vote," the Key City Public Theatre production streaming later this week. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Santa Claus waves to a few spectators after pulling the lever to light the community Christmas tree Saturday at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/For Peninsula Daily News)

Santa lights up Port Townsend

Santa Claus waves to a few spectators after pulling the lever to light the community Christmas tree Saturday at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend.… Continue reading

Santa Claus waves to a few spectators after pulling the lever to light the community Christmas tree Saturday at Haller Fountain in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/For Peninsula Daily News)
Jefferson Transit operator Linda Baumgaertner steps out from behind the barrier around her driver's seat. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Jefferson Transit operator Linda Baumgaertner steps out from behind the barrier around her driver's seat. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Kelp topic of Port Townsend Marine Science Center’s Future of Oceans series

Betsy Peabody will present “Immersions in the World of Kelp” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. The free lecture, part of the… Continue reading

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Don Droz, the current manager of Swains, confers with Penny Doane about their sales from the store’s advertising flyer.
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Don Droz, the current manager of Swains, confers with Penny Doane about their sales from the store’s advertising flyer.

A GROWING CONCERN: Winter is coming — be ready

WELCOME TO DECEMBER, the month in which winter begins. The days are the shortest. It is cold and snowy. So, as winter approaches and the… Continue reading

Views of Port Townsend are depicted in Mary O'Shaughnessy's show, One Hundred Days of Solitude, at the Grover Gallery.

Exhibit captures solitude in Port Townsend

One Hundred Days of Solitude, an exhibit of photopolymer letterpress prints of Port Townsend by Mary O’Shaughnessy, is on display at the… Continue reading

Views of Port Townsend are depicted in Mary O'Shaughnessy's show, One Hundred Days of Solitude, at the Grover Gallery.

Ice causes rollovers near Quilcene

A Northern California man was listed in serious condition Saturday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after he rolled his vehicle that morning… Continue reading

As remodeling begins at Key City Public Theatre, artistic director Denise Winter sorts through the playhouse archives. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News

Key City Public Theatre remodeling

With a major grant and ongoing breaks from its landlord, Key City Public Theatre is remodeling for a post-pandemic re-emergence. The First… Continue reading

As remodeling begins at Key City Public Theatre, artistic director Denise Winter sorts through the playhouse archives. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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Bicyclists and hikers enjoy beautiful weather at the new Spruce Railroad Trail on Wednesday on the north shore of Crescent Lake. Here a cyclist rides the trail just west of the Daley Rankin Tunnel.

Spruce Railroad Trail at Lake Crescent complete

The Spruce Railroad Trail is now open for visitors. The final phase of work for the Spruce Railroad Trail project at Lake… Continue reading

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Bicyclists and hikers enjoy beautiful weather at the new Spruce Railroad Trail on Wednesday on the north shore of Crescent Lake. Here a cyclist rides the trail just west of the Daley Rankin Tunnel.

EYE ON JEFFERSON: County considers land for ODT

The three Jefferson County commissioners will discuss declaring certain county real property as surplus to allow transfer to the Olympic Discovery Trail during a regular… Continue reading

Downtown Port Townsend's 16-foot Nordman fir got its ornaments, courtesy of longtime Main Street decorator Michael Rosser, in anticipation of the virtual tree lighting around dusk Saturday. The lighting will be shared on the Port Townsend Main Street Program Facebook page. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Downtown Port Townsend's 16-foot Nordman fir got its ornaments, courtesy of longtime Main Street decorator Michael Rosser, in anticipation of the virtual tree lighting around dusk Saturday. The lighting will be shared on the Port Townsend Main Street Program Facebook page. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
The Western Flyer, made famous in John Steinbeck's "The Log from the Sea of Cortez," is being restored at the Shipwrights Cooperative in Port Townsend with Ginny Wilson, Tim Lee and Tuff the dog on the crew. A tour of the project is one of the items in the Jefferson County Historical Society's AHA Auction wrapping up this weekend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
The Western Flyer, made famous in John Steinbeck's "The Log from the Sea of Cortez," is being restored at the Shipwrights Cooperative in Port Townsend with Ginny Wilson, Tim Lee and Tuff the dog on the crew. A tour of the project is one of the items in the Jefferson County Historical Society's AHA Auction wrapping up this weekend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Juried exhibit of small-format art begins

‘Small Expressions 19’ at the Northwind Arts Center in Port Townsend