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Your Feb. 23 headline article “Fair association turns microscope on itself” reporting Jefferson County Fair Association self-governance failure, reminds me of your mud-drag event … more
I attended the Jefferson County Fair Board meeting on Feb. 9 because I believe in the vision that former manager Danny McEnerney put forth for a year-round facility providing family-oriented … more
Did you hear or read about in the Jan. 25 Leader the “State of the City” speech?  If you did, you may have noticed that there was some money for streets but not enough, some money … more
Bánh mì (BUN-mee) is bread in Vietnamese, but also refers to the sandwich, a culinary fusion of French and Vietnamese, and an example of how linked food and history are. A brief … more
I had my newly rescued terrier overcome and pinned by two very large dogs at the Chetzemoka dog park today. I had my back turned and was trying to latch the gate when I heard snarling and yelping. I … more
Port Townsend Golf Course has raised more than $700,000 for kids and charities over the last 20 years from golf tournaments. This list was compiled by a mens club member a few years ago. Kiwanis, … more
Octopuses are widely recognized as the smartest invertebrate in the world, even being known to outsmart humans and escape enclosures. We love them so much, we even named our hockey team after them! … more
It’s early morning at Fort Worden Battery Putnam when Port Townsend StyroCyclers volunteers carry between 500 to 700 pounds of expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) from East Jefferson County to the … more
The current task to redefine portions of our city’s zoning code that is before our elected officials, staff, and volunteer planning commission is immense and complex. While I maintain the … more
Didn’t your elders teach you to clean up after yourselves? I live near Jefferson County Fairgrounds and walk through it frequently. It was sweet to see our fun county fair resume this summer … more
Many of you probably have a dog, dogs, or other pets and enjoy all of the psychological, emotional, and physical benefits of having a pet(s). Frankly, we know many of you folks sacrifice personal … more
On vacation while in sunny California this month, we were looking for a PT fix. And we found a great one: “The Race to Alaska,” Zach Carver’s funny and exciting 2020 documentary. … more
Keep fairgrounds fromcontinued damage I live near Jefferson County Fairgrounds and walk through it frequently. It was sweet to see our fun county fair resume this summer (clean grounds before, … more
I am saddened to hear of conflict within the Jefferson County Fair Board and the resignation of board members and fair manager Danny McEnerney who was breathing new life into fairground … more
Why a roundabout on Kearney?!   There are so many more pressing intersections without any kind of traffic systems, along Sims, F. Street, right outside of PT, etc. What is wrong with people … more
I’m writing to give some background on new yard signs about the golf course that you may see in the coming weeks.  I teach Advanced Placement Language & Composition at Port Townsend … more
The current Medicaid funding shortfall has a terrible human cost to patients, families, caregivers, and our whole community as hospitals are overcrowded. I am the administrator at San Juan Villa and … more
It’s unfortunate that the Leader doesn’t review theater anymore, because our community is in possession of a world-class gem.   In lieu of an official Arts and Entertainment … more
Nothing but the weather to whine about this week and even that isn’t all that bad.  Cisco Morris might even recommend pruning some of your landscaping. BJ went outside last week and … more
When my family moved here in the late 1980s, there were deer and packs of coyotes to keep the number of fawns in check. There was no need to have 6-foot fences to protect gardens, ornamentals, and … more
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