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Port Townsend, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Port Townsend! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Is it still safe to dig shellfish near Port Townsend today?
  • What new safety scrutiny is coming to Port Townsend Paper Company?
  • Want the real stories behind Port Townsend’s most infamous legends?

Also on today's calendar: 250th Independence Day Celebrate Democracy and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 49.
  • Monday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Paralytic Shellfish Toxin Found in Hood Canal Clams And Oysters (keyw.com) — Health officials have expanded a paralytic shellfish toxin closure to include Port Townsend, Oak Bay, and Marrowstone Island, meaning local residents should not harvest clams, oysters, mussels, or other shellfish there. The toxin can’t be seen, smelled, or cooked out, and anyone feeling tingling, numbness, or breathing trouble after eating shellfish should seek immediate medical care or call 911.
   

2. After tank implosion, WA expands scrutiny to other paper mills (spokesman.com) — State safety inspectors are launching months-long inspections at Port Townsend Paper Company after a deadly tank failure at another Washington mill raised concerns about hazardous chemical storage. Officials say there’s no known problem at the Port Townsend plant but will closely review tank conditions, safety plans, and training as a proactive step to protect local workers and the community.
   

3. Legends + Lore of Port Townsend Walking Tours - Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader (ptleader.com) — Downtown Port Townsend history buffs can join Jefferson County Historical Society’s Legends + Lore walking tours this July and August, exploring infamous local stories with solid historical research. The 0.7‑mile, ADA‑accessible walks include Museum of Art + History admission, cost $15–$20, and require advance registration due to limited capacity on multiple summer dates.
   

4. Onboard dance party; travel rush underway; WSDOT at Pride Parade (theorcasonian.com) — Washington State Ferries is bracing for a huge Fourth of July travel surge and urges riders, including those on the Port Townsend/Coupeville route, to use the WSDOT app for schedules, alerts, and reservations. The update also highlights strong on-time performance gains and praises a Port Townsend Terminal attendant who went out of his way to help a passenger stay comfortable while waiting for the boat.
   

5. Honor Band program returns after two decades (peninsuladailynews.com) — Port Townsend middle and high school musicians joined peers from across the North Olympic Peninsula in a revived regional Honor Band concert in Port Angeles, giving local students a rare full‑band experience. Organizers now aim to make the program annual, expand participation, and are seeking community support and funding to keep youth music opportunities strong.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday July 4
  • Port Townsend Farmers Market →
    Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St, Port Townsend
    9:00 am
  • Pop-Up Book Sale at PT Farmers Market
    Port Townsend Public Library 1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
    9:00 am
  • Coupeville Farmers Market
    Coupeville Chamber of Commerce Coupeville Village Green (behind the library), 788 NW Alexander Street, Coupeville, Washington, 98239
    10:00 am
  • Friends of the Coupeville Library Farmers Market Book Sale →
    Coupeville Library - Sno-Isle Libraries, 788 NW Alexander St, Coupeville
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thank you to the man who offered assistance this morning when I fell crossing San Juan Ave.
    My husband arrived shortly after you left. And thank you to the other man who checked if i needed assistance. These people are what make Port… (Nextdoor North Beach)
  • Delivering a meal by this robin with leucism which is a genetic mutation which causes partial loss of pigmentation in the feathers.
    It seems to be more common in the American Robbins than it is in other bird species. This was at Fort Worden a couple days ago. (Nextdoor North Beach)
  • MasterCorp posted a job opening for Houseperson / Runner- Discovery Bay Resort, Port Townsend, WA - *Valid Drivers License Required* in Port Townsend. Apply here.
  • Jefferson Healthcare posted a job opening for Dermatologist in Port Townsend. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Townsend here.

Ok Port Townsend! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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