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The Port Townsend Paper Mill continues to stand as one of Jefferson County’s most important economic anchors, according to a 2025 economic impact study commissioned by the Port Townsend Paper Company (PTPC). The analysis confirms that the mill remains a major driver of regional prosperity, supporting hundreds of high‑wage jobs and generating substantial economic activity throughout the Olympic Peninsula. The mill employs about 310 workers, including 96 Port Townsend residents

Happy April from JCLD! Whether you're curling up on the couch listening to April showers, or can't wait to splash in the puddles, be sure to visit the Library too! We’ve got plenty of programs this month, so don’t forget to check out our calendar at jclibrary.info for more exciting and entertaining things to do.   Our next Live Online Author Talk is out of this world! Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal will be online to discuss the history of U.S. Women Astronauts. On

With spring upon us, we are anxious to be outdoors and enjoy our local scenes.  So, get your cameras out and be ready to capture these beautiful images, ours for the taking.  The meeting this month will be Monday, April 27, at the usual Bay Club classroom from 10 a.m. – noon.  The topic of discussion will be a continuation of “Framing Images and Organizing Images, Part II.” We will also discuss how AI can help with organization. Both segments include a Q & A session. We will