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  I am curious if Mr. Dies actually contacted the Co-op to get their input on why Cameron Jones was removed from their board. As far as I know, “hate speech” was not listed as … more
  Your political cartoon criticizing Washington State Ferries is...just everyday grumbling about ‘government’? There’s no news article that it is related to. Ferries … more
  Arg! First time seeing the “new and improved” Leader Not good, in my opinion....trying to be a cross between NYT and CNN? (my two favorites, but...) The classified … more
When first asked to pen a column for the Leader to provide some balance from the conservative side, I had two initial reactions. First, was I conservative enough to fulfill this goal? I just finished … more
Flying somewhere for Christmas? Many of you will, but not me. Not in the front of the plane, anyway.  Ho ho oh no! Why? I’ve walked away from two plane crashes.  Now, … more
Again, this year, as in most non-Covid years, there are/were plenty of holiday parties celebrating Christmas, New Years, company success, past and present. BJ and I are fortunate (?) enough to have … more
  I live near Highway 101 in Brinnon. Highway 101 is a windy road from Quilcene to Hoodsport and also crosses over Mt. Walker. I have noticed more logging trucks going in both directions. I … more
  Thank you for the article on Tim Caldwell. Although volunteers do not need pats on the back, it is definitely appreciated. Tim has been dedicated to this City for many years. When he was … more
  I had the opportunity to go on a tour of Chimacum Elementary School on Nov. 13, part of the Chimacum for Champions program developed by Superintendent Scott Mauk. The tours showcase … more
  Mr. Cowan’s Dec. 4 opinion piece inadvertently provides an explanation in the first paragraph for Trump’s win of the popular vote when he assumes that only Democrats are fans … more
What is the defining characteristic of the electorate in this part of the country? Ask almost anyone around the country and they’re likely to say, “It’s blue.” While … more
What an election! The bright spot for local fans of democracy is that Jefferson County’s voter turnout of 87% was the highest in the state. We edged out San Juan County! Local Democratic … more
In response to the Jefferson County Food Bank Association posting on Facebook regarding the status of the building, I’d like to offer another reality. — The building is over 27% … more
  Here are my thoughts about what I hope the Port Townsend Leader can be for readers..what makes a good paper? For me a good paper brings to light many sides of an issue. Like the New … more
  Kudos to James Robinson for his solid reporting. This is not the first time there have been questions about city leadership but it is the first time anyone has gotten this far. Perhaps … more
  A few thoughts to share in response to the column by Jason Serinus on Nov 20 about the Food Co-op.   Cameron Jones was removed for hate speech, a code of conduct violation. … more
With the holiday season come the expectations. As much as social norms tell us we all should be celebrating, eating together, and indulging in presents great and small, many of us are having a hard … more
Several years ago, I wrote a magazine feature about a pastor. He had a vision for a community project and wanted to get his outreach team on board. The group responded with enthusiasm and the … more
Reducing your carbon footprint is an essential step in combating climate change. The winter holidays can make it challenging. Here are some ways to minimize consumption and reduce your holiday carbon … more
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