RSS Feed: News http://ptleader.com en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:16:18 GMT Daily feed of articles Ballasting of M/V Salish is making a difference, ferry chief says http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33796 Possible reductions in two-boat service between Port Townsend and Coupeville have been avoided, according to top Washington State Ferries officials, and proposed legislation could provide more stable funding in the future. News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:03:00 GMT Mill sets up Community Impact Line after complaint http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33777 Michelle Oliver took the state Department of Ecology to task during a June 4 public hearing and questioned when it would require the Port Townsend Paper Corp. to hear her complaints about odor. News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT Water, sewer rate hike on tap http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33778 The Port Townsend City Council has tentatively approved an ordinance that will significantly raise water and sewer rates, and it has authorized the city manager to begin negotiations for an automatic water meter reading system.   News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT Brinnon parks & rec faces first controversy http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33779 Six months into its first year of existence, the new parks and recreation board elected to serve Brinnon is already dealing with internal strife. News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT Whiz kid http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33780 Ella Ashford wants “to change the world and make it a better place.” The 11-year-old, part-time Port Townsend resident is off to a good start. News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT PT's public art selection process goes back to drawing board http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33795 Members of the Port Townsend Artist Selection Panel have postponed their selection of the 11th public art installation. Scheduled to present a recommendation to the Port Townsend Arts Commission on June 12, the eight-member panel was unable to find a satisfactory option among the five finalists. News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:07:00 GMT Jefferson Master Gardeners present Secret Garden Tour on June 22 http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33794 The 18th annual Secret Garden Tour of six private gardens in Port Townsend, presented by Jefferson County Master Gardeners, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:05:00 GMT Celebrate solstice Sunday morning June 23 on the Larry Scott Trail with run or ride http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33772 News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:56:00 GMT Jefferson County Library's bookmobile rolls out summer schedule http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33771 The Jefferson County Library launched its summer bookmobile schedule on June 17; the schedule continues through Aug. 31. News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:54:00 GMT Jefferson Land Trust makes midsummer mischief, June 21; Event to raise funds, awareness about nonprofit's efforts http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33770 Indulge in the fruits of a rich local culture while deepening your understanding of Jefferson Land Trust on Friday, June 21, during the organization’s celebratory soiree and fundraiser. News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:53:00 GMT YMCA to serve food at summer programs in Port Hadlock, Port Townsend http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33768 The Jefferson County YMCA is offering three summer food programs starting this week. The goal is to provide healthy food for free, as well as fun activities to promote learning throughout the summer. News Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:50:00 GMT Nuclear energy the topic of Energy Lunch program, June 18 in Port Townsend http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33767 Learn about nuclear energy in Washington state and its impact in Jefferson County at the next Energy Lunch program, from noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 18 at the Port Townsend Community Center. News Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:48:00 GMT Kids! 'Dig into reading' this summer at county library http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33769 The Summer Reading Program for children at the Jefferson County Library – Dig into Reading! – encourages kids to dig into their interests. News Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:51:00 GMT Talk with Washington State Ferries leaders Monday in Port Townsend http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33764 News Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:06:00 GMT Interim superintendent selected in Chimacum http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33762 The Board of Directors for Chimacum School District 49 has offered Rich Stewart, of Eatonville, Wash., the interim superintendent position. News Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:09:00 GMT North Olympic Peninsula modelers host annual show June 15 at Fort Worden State Park http://ptleader.com/Main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=33744 The North Olympic Peninsula Modelers Society (NOPMS) presents its eighth annual Model Show and Contest on June 15. Organizers say it features some of the best examples of fine-scale modeling in the Pacific Northwest, including works by artists who have won national contests. News Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:39:00 GMT