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🌱 How turnovers turned East Jefferson’s Port Townsend shootout into a tough loss
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In today's newsletter:
- How turnovers turned East Jefferson's Port Townsend shootout into a tough loss
- How a $1.3M gift is reshaping Port Townsend's maritime training future
- Why Port Townsend makes the list of underrated Northwest getaway towns
Also on today's calendar: Port Townsend Farmers Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy with a touch of rain, with a high of 59 and low of 47 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 60, low: 50.
- Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 60 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. PREP FOOTBALL RECAP: Forks overcomes penalties to bury Klahowya (peninsuladailynews.com) — East Jefferson Rivals fans in Port Townsend saw a frustrating home loss as turnovers swung a winnable shootout against Hoquiam, 54-35, despite huge rushing nights from Jackson Dupuy and Deken Lorenzen. The roundup also highlights other North Olympic Peninsula prep football results and previews next week's league matchups for several nearby schools. 
2. $1.3M Gift from Camilla Chandler Foundation Supports Boat School Students (48north.com) — A major $1.3 million gift has wiped out the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding's academic-facility debt, strengthening a key maritime training hub closely tied to Port Townsend's boatyard and marine trades. Local leaders say the donation frees resources to better support students, sustain hands-on craftsmanship, and bolster the region's working waterfront economy.
3. 15 Most Underrated Towns To Visit in the Pacific Northwest (financebuzz.com) — Port Townsend is highlighted as a quirky, underrated Pacific Northwest getaway, mixing beaches, Olympic Peninsula scenery, and a lively village full of arts, dining, and culture. The article suggests fall as a smart, less-crowded time to visit, pairing Port Townsend with other small towns like Sequim, Leavenworth, and Whidbey Island escapes.
4. 9 Must-Visit Small Towns on the Pacific Coast (worldatlas.com) — Port Townsend gets a shout-out as one of nine standout Pacific Coast small towns, praised for its preserved Victorian seaport, beaches, and access to Olympic National Park. The piece encourages travelers to explore Port Townsend's lively village, history, and waterfront alongside other scenic coastal communities from California to Washington.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Townsend
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★ Featured events ★
- Wine Tour Wednesdays →
1984 Hastings Ave W, Port Townsend
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Port Townsend Farmers Market →
600 Tyler Street, Port Townsend
3:00 pm - Port Townsend Farmers Market →
Downtown Port Townsend, 540 Water St., Port Townsend
9:00 am - Special Port Meeting (quorum) EDC Team Jefferson – Evening with Timothy Egan →
Fort Worden Commons, 210 Battery Way, Port Townsend
5:30 pm - Port Townsend First Saturday ArtWalks →
Port Townsend WA - Great Port Townsend Bay Kinetic Skulpture Race →
Port Townsend WA - Port Townsend Farmers Market →
Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler Street, Port Townsend
9:00 am - Autumnal Arbor Day →
Mountain View Commons, 1909 Blaine Street, Port Townsend
11:00 am - Haunted Histories & Mysteries of Port Townsend →
Downtown Port Townsend, 540 Water St., Port Townsend
1:00 pm - Port Townsend Art Walk →
Downtown Port Townsend, 540 Water St., Port Townsend
5:00 pm - Haunted Histories & Mysteries of Port Townsend →
Port Townsend WA - Olympic Peninsula: Prairie Stars Stewardship Team →
Port Townsend WA
10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
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