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Nominees sought for annual Woman of Excellence Award

The Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women is seeking nominees for its annual Woman of Excellence Award. The… Continue reading

Port Townsend council votes on refunding bonds

Low rates on long-term debt would save city money

Port Townsend student on honor roll for summer 2020

Spokane Community College recently named Brittany Jones of Port Townsend on its summer 2020 honor roll. Students must earn a grade-point average of… Continue reading

Three friends spend their Monday afternoon playing Irish traditional tunes while sitting socially distanced on a crisp, sunny October day at Point Hudson in Port Townsend. Mark Morris, foreground, of Ashland, Ore., plays the concert flute while Dave Lewicki, left, plays the fiddle and Alex Bradbury plays the concertina. Both Lewicki and Bradbury are Port Townsend residents. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)

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Three friends spend their Monday afternoon playing Irish traditional tunes while sitting socially distanced on a crisp, sunny October day at Point Hudson in Port… Continue reading

Three friends spend their Monday afternoon playing Irish traditional tunes while sitting socially distanced on a crisp, sunny October day at Point Hudson in Port Townsend. Mark Morris, foreground, of Ashland, Ore., plays the concert flute while Dave Lewicki, left, plays the fiddle and Alex Bradbury plays the concertina. Both Lewicki and Bradbury are Port Townsend residents. (Nicholas Johnson/Peninsula Daily News)
A Renaissance woman of the school year

A Renaissance woman of the school year

Painting welcomes students as they return to classroom

A Renaissance woman of the school year

Weekly flight operations scheduled

No landing practices happening this week

A GROWING CONCERN: Dos and don’ts for autumn gardening

THE BULBS ARE arriving, soon planting will begin (November). Fall is in full swing and how I love the autumn’s paintbrush upon our landscape. Next… Continue reading

Health officer warns of need for vigilance

Health officer warns of need for vigilance

Rise in COVID-19 cases likely due to cold weather, holidays

Health officer warns of need for vigilance

Marine life expert to discuss harbor seals in free online lecture

Fort Flagler has seen an increase in harbor seals on its beach this year, according to Friends of Fort Flagler State Park.… Continue reading

Mount Baker Block Building sold for $6.8 million

Mount Baker Block Building sold for $6.8 million

Longtime owner passes historic property on to Port Townsend restaurateur

Mount Baker Block Building sold for $6.8 million
Port Townsend Gallery features Biskup, Scruggs

Port Townsend Gallery features Biskup, Scruggs

The Port Townsend Gallery is spotlighting two artists during the month of October. Artwork by Mike Biskup and Loren Scruggs is on… Continue reading

Port Townsend Gallery features Biskup, Scruggs