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Volunteers for the Port Townsend Marine Science Center search for sea stars in the dark during low tide as part of a survey of sea stars on Indian Island.
Sea stars recovering after wasting disease outbreak Experts blame warm seawater as a trigger BY ARWYN RICE PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
The disease that killed millions of the once-ubiquitous sea stars seems to be fading. Marine biologists are zeroing in on the combined factors — including a rise in water temperature — that resulted in the devastation of the sea star population on the Pacific Coast, from Mexico to Alaska, beginning in 2013. TURN
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A new juvenile ochre sea star is a resident at the Feiro Marine Life Center in Port Angeles, joining other surviving stars.
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CHIMACUM — A newly formed committee hopes the third time will be the charm. The group, Chimacum Grows Kids, is organizing efforts to pass a twicedefeated construction bond proposal when the $29.1 million measure is brought before voters again April 26. “I’m excited that this is coming together, that we are building a structure in an organized way,” said Eric Thompson Jorgensen, spokesman for Chimacum Grows Kids. “The failure of the bond has been a wakeup call for us,” he added. “Many people were inactive and didn’t step forward until it was too late.” The resolution to place the measure on the special election ballot will be submitted to the Jefferson County auditor today. It includes language close to the failed Feb. 9 measure, said Superintendent Rick Thompson. It says that, if approved, bonds would be sold “for the purpose of providing funds for capital improvements to the facilities of the district and authorizing the superintendent to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program.” TURN
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Oscar party makes nominee connection Gala to benefit PT Film Festival BY CHARLIE BERMANT PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Film Festival Oscar Broadcast & Big Party this Sunday will include the expected food, drink and fellowship, but there will also be the bonus of a festival connection to an Oscar nominee. Courtney Marsh, whose “War Within the Walls” was selected for screening at last year’s Focus: Women & Film weekend at the film festival, is a nominee for a short documentary feature, an award that festival Executive Director Janette Force said will be
are not unprecedented: 2012 special guest Bruce Dern traveled from the festival to the filming of “Nebraska,” for which he earned a televised Sunday. “This is why we do what we 2014 Oscar nomination. do,” Force said. “Here, a film that nobody has seen can come to life, Party details, tickets which not only informs the audiThe party will be from 4 p.m. to ence but informs the director.” 9 p.m. at the Northwest Maritime Marsh has filmed a promoCenter, 431 Water St., beginning tional video that will be shown at with champagne, appetizers and the party, where she thanks the music by the Rex Rice Jazz Trio. festival and Force for their role in Luke Burbank, CBS and NPR the film’s development. comedian, will host the evening. Force said this is the first time As of Thursday, about 100 of that feedback gleaned at a Port the 125 available tickets had been Townsend Film Festival event sold. has been incorporated into a film If purchased by 5 p.m. today, they that is then nominated for an are $85; afterward, they are $125. Oscar. Festival-to-Oscars connections TURN TO OSCARS/A5
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Port Townsend Film Festival Executive Director Janette Force, right, views a promotional video from director Courtney Marsh that will be shown at Sunday night’s Oscar viewing party.
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