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Also on today's calendar: Special Port Meeting (quorum) EDC Team Jefferson – Evening with Timothy Egan and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Proposed bill could affect Port Townsend paper mill (peninsuladailynews.com) — A proposed state bill could require independent inspections of chemical tanks at paper mills, including the Port Townsend Paper Company, following a deadly tank failure in Longview. At the same time, more than 1,000 people have signed a Port Townsend petition demanding clearer information and outside review of the mill's chemical storage, pushing for stronger local safety and transparency.
2. Petal pusher turns summer blooms into winter cheer - Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader (ptleader.com) — A Port Townsend-based flower farmer at Natembea Northwest is turning her summer blooms into dried wreaths and bouquets that brighten local homes through winter. Fig & Otter Farm's creations, all grown and dried locally, are sold at the Port Townsend Farmers Market, the Port Townsend Food Co-op, and other nearby spots, offering a seasonal, sustainable alternative to imported flowers.
3. The fight for wildlife starts right in your own backyard (ptleader.com) — You can boost local wildlife in Port Townsend by replacing ornamental plants with native species that better support insects and birds. To get personalized advice, Master Gardeners host monthly "Ask a Master Gardener" plant clinics at the Port Townsend Library's Charles Pink House and at Jefferson County Library, helping residents turn their yards into thriving mini-habitats.
4. Wednesday, September 30 (wa.gov) — Several Port Townsend–focused stories in this statewide news roundup spotlight a major state pollution fine against the local paper mill, the city's costly legal fight over its growth plan, and local schools receiving funds to meet clean building standards. The rest of the digest links to broader Washington and national coverage on energy, housing, courts, and politics.
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