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🌱 Why was a Port Townsend man’s murder trial delayed until late January?
Make time for Magic the Gathering Commander Nights on the Port Townsend Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why was a Port Townsend man’s murder trial delayed until late January?
- How will Jefferson County’s new homelessness plan change life in Port Townsend?
Also on today's calendar: december show artist talk — Aurora Loop Gallery and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 53 and low of 43 degrees.
- Wednesday: Very windy in the morning, temps: high: 49, low: 42.
- Thursday: Windy; cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 48 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Trial pushed to January for man accused of second-degree murder (peninsuladailynews.com) — A Port Townsend man’s second-degree murder trial has been postponed to Jan. 26, giving his new defense attorney more time to investigate the case. He’s accused of fatally injuring a Sequim man during an altercation near a fuel station and also faces separate child-exploitation-related charges. The court has set a Jan. 9 review hearing and imposed strict no-contact orders in the second case. 
• Comprehensive new homeless housing plan will require execution, funding — The Jefferson County Beacon (jeffcobeacon.com) — Jefferson County has adopted a five-year homelessness and housing services plan that directly affects Port Townsend residents, with local officials warning it will require strong collaboration and new funding. Port Townsend’s mayor and council members back the plan’s goals but criticize shrinking federal support, while service providers push for policies like “no displacement without placement” after the Evans Vista encampment closure.
📸 Around Port Townsend
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Townsend
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★ Featured events ★
- Magic the Gathering Commander Nights
Strange Days Comics and Games, 940 Lawrence St, Port Townsend
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- december show artist talk — Aurora Loop Gallery
Aurora Loop Gallery , 971 Aurora Lp , Port Townsend
6:00 pm - Tinsel Tunes and Holiday Croons — Key City Public Theatre
Key City Public Theatre , 419 Washington St , Port Townsend
7:00 pm - Artist Resource Help Desk
Port Townsend Public Library , 1220 Lawrence St , Port Townsend
12:00 pm - Board Game Night at Strange Days
Strange Days Comics and Games , 940 Lawrence St , Port Townsend
5:00 pm - Bazaar Girls Yarn Shop
Bazaar Girls Yarn Shop , 647 Washington St , Port Townsend
5:30 pm - Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Christmas Show
Key City Public Theatre , 419 Washington St , Port Townsend
7:00 pm - Old Time Fiddle Tunes w/ Dave Thielk & Friends
Taps at the Guardhouse , 300 Eisenhower Ave , Port Townsend
3:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime at the Quilcene Community Center
Jefferson County Library , 294952 US-101 , Quilcene
10:30 am - Backgammon Tournament @ The Uptown Pub & Grill
Uptown Pub , 1016 Lawrence St , Port Townsend
6:00 pm - Open Mic with Sam Maynard
Uptown Pub , 1016 Lawrence St , Port Townsend
9:00 pm - JTA Board Meeting
63 Four Corners Rd , Port Townsend
9:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thank you, Toys for Tots and the Kiwanis.
Reach Out received jackets, hats, gloves, socks, books, and toys. Thank you to the community for your participation in the Toy drive. On Christmas… (Nextdoor S Discovery) - Ukulele’s Unite!
Annual Christmas Singalong Thursday December 18th 5:00-7:00pm Finnriver Farm and Cidery 124 Center Rd, Chimacum SONGBOOK https://ukulelesunite.com… (Nextdoor Kala Point)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Port Townsend. Apply here.
- H&R Block posted a job opening for Tax Associate in Port Townsend. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Townsend here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oak Harbor
- Survey says: City of Oak Harbor questionnaire shows general job satisfaction (whidbeynewstimes.com)
Sequim
- Sequim schools approve contracts (peninsuladailynews.com)
- PREP BASKETBALL: Sequim boys battle Bainbridge tough, but fall in fourth quarter (peninsuladailynews.com)
- Another shoe has washed up in Washington but this time it seems to have been worn by a bear (boingboing.net)
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