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Port Townsend’s Lexi Koch can confirm there are more local florists still in business than many folks might think. They simply don’t have brick-and-mortar …
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BY KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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After six months as general manager of the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brian Curry can proudly point to some areas of improvement, while acknowledging that other goals …
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BY KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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At The Food Co-op, a program years in the making is putting spare change to good use in the community.
Change for Change (previously RoundUP at the register) is a program offering …
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By MITZI JO GORDON
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1/10/24
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Marcia Kelbon admits that she really hadn’t been politically active until two years ago.
“I was commuting back and forth to Seattle and I saw that city fall apart and I saw the same …
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1/10/24
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For the month of January, the Orion Marine Group crew building a new jetty at the mouth of the Point Hudson Marina will double its number and its work hours.
Two crews instead of one will be …
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1/10/24
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Over the course of the past two months, The Leader has reported on the sentencing hearings of Siaumau Sanele Auseuga, a former felon who was convicted of illegal firearm possession in …
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By Leader Staff
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1/10/24
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There’s a dazzling new fiber arts exhibit at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. Entitled “Burst of Color,” the exhibit features over 100 eye-catching art pieces created by …
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1/10/24
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The Community Chorus of Port Townsend and East Jefferson County starts preparations for April concerts on Sunday, Jan. 14, when singers launch their spring rehearsal season at …
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1/10/24
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Port Townsend Ballet’s Artistic Director John Bishop is offering Boys Ballet classes for $5 per lesson on Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. Bishop is also offering Special Ballet Training …
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1/10/24
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To kick off a new year in the garden, I reached out to two of Jefferson County’s gardening mavens: Bridget Gregg, director of the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program, and Suzanne …
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By BARBARA FAUROT
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1/10/24
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The Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC) will host local artist and naturalist Nam Siu at its “Future of Oceans” lecture series on Sunday, Jan. 14, 3 p.m., at The Chapel at Fort …
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1/10/24
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The Jefferson County Food Bank Association recently marked a significant chapter in its history as it welcomed Patricia Hennessy as its inaugural Executive Director.
Hennessy’s …
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By Andrea Stafford
Board Secretary
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1/3/24
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Got a question for a textile artist? Get it answered Saturday, Jan. 13 when Peninsula Fiber Artists (PFA) present “A Chat with the Artists” from 2 to 3 p.m. at Northwind …
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By Linda Carlson
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1/3/24
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Welcome, Martha!
Longtime arts community member Martha Worthley is the new Interim Executive Director of Northwind Art. She steps into the role following Teresa Verraes' seven years of leading …
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1/3/24
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Chat with Steve Edmiston, and you’ll soon realize he’s no “Spooky” Mulder, but for an affably casual guy who notes he’s no expert in UFOs, …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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1/3/24
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In a startling revelation, County Commissioner Kate Dean has reported that the Jefferson County Indian Island Naval Base is supplying Tomahawk missiles to Israel, raising questions …
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By Kate Lore
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1/3/24
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A week-long, two-county pursuit of a suspect of assault, arson and felony harassment has citizens on alert for about a day, before he was finally apprehended in his hometown …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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1/3/24
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Port Townsend Mayor David Faber spoke with The Leader about lessons learned in his first two years in office, and the challenges he now faces.
“I don’t believe in New Year’s …
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1/3/24
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The razing of the barged-from-Victoria building was temporarily halted last week as citizens voiced concerns about the City’s compliance with environmental concerns, specifically asbestos …
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1/3/24
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When America’s Mayor Rudy Giuliani assumed his title role in New York City, he brought with him a reputation of being a tough on crime. With the help of Police Commissioner Howard Safir the …
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1/3/24
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