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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Preschooler Mercy “Mimi” Ryland counted 163 eggs in her nest.
Students donate to charity by reading
New Day Learning Academy is celebrating its 13th annual “Read to Feed” campaign and service-learning project. All proceeds will go to Heifer International, a nonprofit that provides farm … more
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Haley Morrison
AAUW scholarship winners
The American Association of University Women/University Women’s Foundation of Jefferson County has announced the winners of its 2023 scholarships. The 2023 women scholars are Haley … more
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Members of AAUW of Port Townsend gathered to honor Caroline Schimke for her work on the AAUW Chimacum Creek Literacy Project.
Honoring a literacy superstar
Members of the American Association of University Women Port Townsend gathered last week to honor Caroline Schimke (third from left) for her four years of service leading the AAUW Chimacum Creek … more
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Sean Moss
Moss hired as assistant principal at Blue Heron
He’s leaving, but he’s not going far. Sean Moss announced last month he was stepping down as the kindergarten-12th grade principal for the Quilcene School District. Moss, who … more
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Frank Redmon
Quilcene superintendent announces resignaton
Frank Redmon has announced he will step down from his post as superintendent of the Quilcene School District in June. Redmon submitted a letter of resignation at last week’s school board … more
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Sarah Walker
New principal hired for Chimacum primary school
Sarah Walker has been named Principal of Early Learning and Director of Inclusionary Practices for Chimacum Creek Primary School. Most recently, Walker has been working as a principal for … more
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Young violin virtuoso Randall Goosby takes a selfie with Port Townsend students following his concert with the L.A. Philharmonic.
Port Townsend High School symphony and chamber ensemble win gold ratings during Los Angeles trip
The Port Townsend High School Symphony was treated to the trip of a lifetime in sunny Los Angeles, California as the students earned two “gold” rating awards and visited multiple musical … more
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Brinnon School District gets perfect state audit
The Brinnon School District has passed its audit with the Washington State Auditor’s Office with flying colors. The state released its review of the district Feb. 9, and the assessment audit … more
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Deadline nears for Rotary scholarships 
Graduating seniors from Chimacum and Quilcene high schools can apply to the East Jefferson Rotary Club for scholarships for either vocational training or college-bound studies.  The club has … more
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Jefferson Clemente Course starting soon
The Jefferson Clemente Course is relaunching this month with a free 11-week college course that explores the theme of metamorphosis through art and literature from ancient to contemporary … more
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Information nights planned for Running Start
Peninsula College will host a series of Running Start Information Nights in Port Townsend, Port Angeles, Forks, and via Zoom during February, March, and April this year. Organizers of the events … more
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Port Townsend High School Scholarship Foundation announces grant awards
The Port Townsend High School Scholarship Foundation has announced continuing education grants for  six graduates of PTHS. Kessem Coggins is a junior at Saint Martin’s University who is … more
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UPDATE | Brinnon cancels school for Tuesday
With snow continuing to fall in Jefferson County, the Brinnon School District announced just after 7 a.m. Tuesday that school would be canceled for Dec. 20. A winter snowstorm socked Western … more
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Port Townsend School District closes schools due to weather
The storm that has dumped snow across Jefferson County prompted the Port Townsend School District to shut down schools Tuesday due to the weather. All schools in the district will be closed Dec. … more
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Snow day for Quilcene schools
School has been canceled in the Quilcene School District for Tuesday, Dec. 20 due to snow and poor road conditions, the school district has announced. There will be no preschool or after-school … more
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Brinnon School District announces late start
Classes in the Brinnon School District will start three hours late Tuesday due to the snowy weather. Buses will run 3 1/2 hours late, according to an alert from the school district, and class … more
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Jefferson County OKs contract with Seattle Aquarium
A new study will get a bit of kelp from Jefferson County.  The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners approved a $24,800 agreement Monday with the Seattle Aquarium that will use … more
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Jefferson County PUD general manager Kevin Streett, PUD communications director Will O’Donnell, Port Townsend High senior Ashton Myers-Bibbins, Caitlin Harrison of Jefferson Healthcare, Joanna Sanders of the Port of Port Townsend, and ACI Boats’ Tim Arthur pose together after being acknowledged for participating in Redhawk Friday.
Port Townsend School District recognizes local organizations for joining Redhawk Friday
The Port Townsend School Board recognized three organizations in Jefferson County for allowing high schoolers to engage and participate in activities and tours through the district’s Redhawk … more
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Young Asian family saving money together in a piggy bank
The Gift of Savings: Smart Money Habits 4 Kids
The holidays are fast approaching! Before buying another toy for your child, consider the gift of savings. If your kids are old enough to ask to buy things, take the opportunity to start teaching … more
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Laura Raymond, the Regional Markets Program Manager for the Washington State Department of Agriculture, talks with Quilcene students during her recent visit to the school.
School’s culinary arts program brings it all home for district’s students
Laura Raymond got a crunchy welcome to the Quilcene school campus. Raymond, the Regional Markets Program Manager for the Washington State Department of Agriculture, visited the school district on … more
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