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James Schultz, owner of Quimper Sound, holds a Paul Reed Smith custom 24 semi hollow guitar that just arrived at the shop made from woods he picked out in 2021. Beacon photo by Derek Firenze [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] By Derek Firenze There’s not usually such solid tunes
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People file into Behavioral Health Court on Tuesday, June 25. Beacon photo by Derek Firenze [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] By Derek Firenze While “The Carrot and Stick” approach of motivation is credited to philosopher Jeremy Bentham who wrote it down over 200 years ago, the American legal system still
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department contacted the food bank association on Thursday, June 13 about malicious signs posted outside the Tri-Area Food Bank where the executive director Patricia Hennessy has an office. Photo courtesy of the Jefferson County Food Bank Association [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] By Derek Firenze
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Despite her humble name, Seaweed manages to boast an impressive history. Before her exploits at Alcatraz, she dates back to 1932, and from the deck up she’s made of teak salvaged from the bridge of the US battleship, Missouri, BB-11. Photo by Derek Firenze. [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption]
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Lou Geraghty lives just outside Port Townsend where he’s recovering post surgery. Beacon photo by Derek Firenze. [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] by Derek Firenze “Being of service” and “self-care” are concepts so commonplace that the power they bely can be forgotten. Not so, though, for a group of
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Maggie G. traveled five days via Amtrak to reach the United States Supreme Court where she made sure her voice was heard and got this shirt. Beacon photo by Derek Firenze [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] by Derek Firenze The Jefferson County Emergency Shelter located at the American Legion Hall
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Zhaleh Almaee, program director for The Nest at right, demonstrates how eyes might fit into the head of a giant cat puppet being built by local youth, while Rose Martin from The Benji Project, left, and Jefferson County Fairgrounds art building superintendent Sam Wall show off the ears. Beacon photo
Food
A glass of Chimacum Valley Grainery’s unfiltered IPA nestles close to its roots tucked away at Finnriver Farm & Cidery. Beacon photo by Derek Firenze [https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/caption] By Derek Firenze As far back as anyone knows, Keith Kisler’s ancestors have been growing grain. Now, you
Local politics
By Derek Firenze Two of the top three funded candidates for Washington State Public Lands Commissioner are taking money from timber companies, the very people they’d be tasked with regulating. Dave Upthegrove isn’t one of them. He is, however, the most funded candidate currently running in that race.
Housing
By Derek Firenze [caption id align="alignnone" width="2000"] The Olympic Community Action Program expanded its Port Townsend office during peak pandemic funding. The additional space in the McPherson Building now houses OlyCAP’s youth housing program which has supported approximately 35 youths since October 2023.
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By Derek Firenze [caption id align="alignnone" width="5184"] Pablo and Maria Qamara enjoy a moment on one of the couches they hope to fill their gathering space with. Beacon photo by Derek Firenze [/caption] Three retail businesses recently opened on Water Street, all with a