Port Townsend News

Second grade, Miss Finnell, 1936-37, Lincoln School--As best I can recall after some 75 years, the class group included Eileen Goodrich, unidentified, Marilyn Bukowsky, Pearl Erickson, unidentified, Walter LaDue, Laurence Campbell, Dick Dale, Donna Butler, Billy Cooper, unidentified; second row: unidentified, Lois All, unidentified, Joan Sweitzer, ... (more)

Hard liquor goes on sale at private North Olympic Peninsula stores for first time today -- 5/31/12 -07:22 PM PORT TOWNSEND - When the construction is finished, that's when people will party.

The Excellence on Main Award is presented by the Washington State Main Street Program.

These photos are brought to you by the Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader, photographers Patrick J. Sullivan and Nicholas Johnson.

A "Builders Blitz" that began Wednesday aims to erect a Habitat for Humanity home in just 11 days.

A lot of the people who walk into Conservatory Coastal Home ask for a beer. "This was a bar for a really long time," said Heather Pollock, owner of the store at 635 Water St., in Port Townsend.

Port Townsend Observation Deck By Patrick J. Sullivan, Port Townsend, WA psullivan@ptleader.com The Montana Madman muses about today, yesterday and tomorrow - in Port Townsend and beyond.

The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the State Community Development Block Grant , and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from low- and moderate-income persons residing in Jefferson County.

The Bellevue Jazz Festival, which runs through Sunday and features national touring acts, regional players and local student bands, kicks off Wednesday, May 30, in six venues.

Problems with a fire-suppression system has sidelined the regular ferry on the Point Defiance to Tahlequah route and a boat half its size has taken its place, creating delays for passengers.

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The Jefferson County auditor has scheduled a hearing to examine a complaint by one candidate for the District 2 county commissioner seat about the residency of another.

'I'm enjoying it': Sea kayaker Duff reaches first destination in North Atlantic row to Iceland -- 5/28/12 -06:36 PM PORT TOWNSEND - Memorial Day ceremonies at the American Legion Marvin G. Shields Post 26 are always poignant reminders of those who have given their lives for their country, but Monday's event "was a really emotional one," according ... (more)

Anderson Lake remains closed to recreation after the most recent test results showed that the level of a powerful nerve poison in the water increased last week.

The city of Port Townsend and the Port Townsend Main Street Program's Civic District Revitalization Project have been recognized for having an "Outstanding Partnership" in the downtown streetscape renovation.

These photos are brought to you by the Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader, photographers Patrick J. Sullivan and Nicholas Johnson.

Port Townsend Observation Deck By Patrick J. Sullivan, Port Townsend, WA psullivan@ptleader.com The Montana Madman muses about today, yesterday and tomorrow - in Port Townsend and beyond.

Second grade, Miss Finnell, 1936-37, Lincoln School--As best I can recall after some 75 years, the class group included Eileen Goodrich, unidentified, Marilyn Bukowsky, Pearl Erickson, unidentified, Walter LaDue, Laurence Campbell, Dick Dale, Donna Butler, Billy Cooper, unidentified; second row: unidentified, Lois All, unidentified, Joan Sweitzer, ... (more)

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