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Politics has always been rough and tumble in America, with the last near-decade hitting dramatic lows. It is natural to want to turn away but resist that urge. The local impact of the decisions to be …
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Meredith Jordan,
Mixing Metaphors/
Doubling Entendres
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6/25/24
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It increasingly looks like our new community pool, if it’s ever built, won’t be in Port Townsend. It will probably be in Chimacum or, more likely, in Port Hadlock. Get ready …
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Bill Mann
Mann Overboard
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6/25/24
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Paul Rogers and a couple of his friends gave us some great blues music to enjoy at Vintage by Port Townsend Vineyards. We headed for Port Townsend on a nice Saturday afternoon to enjoy some music, …
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Ned Luce
Life in ludlow
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6/25/24
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Outdoor cooking and family gatherings filled the summers of my childhood in Southern Oregon. Hamburgers and hotdogs sizzled on the grill. My mom prepared her classic three-bean salad, and I was …
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Sidone Maroon
Kitchen to Kitchen
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6/25/24
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Donald Sutherland passed away on Thursday, June 20, at the age of 88. He remained a working actor to the last, delivering an excellent performance in “Mr. …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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6/25/24
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It was time for the visit that occurred every year around late spring. It wasn’t an easy trek. Thanks to bum knees, on each sojourn my footing was less steady, my grip on the railing …
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Carole Marshall
AGING IN
GOOD SPIRITS
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6/18/24
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A rare opportunity awaits the right public servant. Rather than having to campaign for office, a full-time Port Townsend resident who is a U.S. citizen and registered to vote in Jefferson County can …
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Jason Victor Serinus
As I see it
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6/18/24
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For a concept that was coined by a 1985 New York magazine cover story, the appeal of “The Brat Pack” has proven more enduring than a number of major political movements, and …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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6/18/24
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A PBS documentary called him the wealthiest American artist ever. It wasn’t Walt Disney.
The answer: Cartoonist Charles Schulz. And I used to occasionally play golf with …
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Bill Mann
Mann Overboard
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6/11/24
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The power went out one evening last week in Port Ludlow and it prompted a lot of activity around our house.
First of all, we gave thanks to whatever being controls these things because the power …
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Ned Luce
Life in ludlow
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6/11/24
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One of the most extraordinary birds on Earth shares the Olympic Peninsula with us but there's a good chance you're unfamiliar with it.
That's because the Marbled Murrelet is grueling to …
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Scott Doggett
wild neighbors
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6/11/24
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In our community, there are many versions of dads in the kitchen. From professional chefs to occasional sous chefs and backyard grillers, dads who bake pies and sourdough loaves, brew ale, and make …
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Sidonie Maroon
kitchen to kitchen
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6/11/24
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"Run Lola Run" has returned to select theaters for the 25th anniversary of its American release, and rewatching it reminded me of everything that made the independent cinema wave of the 1990s so …
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Kirk Boxleitner
Movie Review
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6/11/24
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The practice of permaculture was developed and nurtured by indigenous people for thousands of years. Today, permaculture combines traditional knowledge with current research, and its principles can …
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Barbara Faurot
GARDEN NOTES
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6/11/24
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Furry companions add a great deal to a positive aging attitude. They exhibit unconditional love and they’re always glad to see you. Also, they can take you out of negative chatter with their …
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CAROLE MARSHALL
AGING IN
GOOD SPIRITS
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6/4/24
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It’s an understatement to say that people around the world, and Jews everywhere, remain deeply divided by the slaughter in Gaza. One “side” continually points to Hamas’s …
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JASON SERINUS
AS I SEE IT
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6/4/24
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Show-Biz Extremes: Last time here we told you about my meeting the Rolling Stones and getting caught in their mosh pit, which I wrote about when I was rock critic for the Montreal morning …
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Bill Mann
mann overboard
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5/28/24
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The editor has been seeking younger voices to expand perspectives in The Leader. What is it like to be 18 today? How do you prepare for the future in this complex world? How do you decide what you …
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Charlie Mullen
“UNDER 21”
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5/28/24
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Some things are worth remembering if for no other reason than to avoid repeating them. Like Carol in the 10th grade. I learned so many things I will never repeat.
Oh well, that’s another …
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Ned Luce
Life in Ludlow
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5/28/24
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The Joy of Hand Pies
Perfect for picnics, hand pies are a global phenomenon, celebrated for their portability and the element of surprise they offer with each bite. From the Calzone …
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Sidonie Maroon
kitchen
to kitchen
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5/28/24
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