Kevin McCarthy’s pursuit of power put him into quite a predicament. He was willing to give up anything in concessions to pick up votes, but those who opposed him simply did not trust …
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The kitchen’s filled with the intoxicating odors of mushrooms, ginger, garlic, star anise, coriander, and cinnamon, and it’s coming from the Instant Pot.
Wondering what I’m …
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Sidonie Maroon
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1/9/23
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Barbara Walters might never have become a powerful force in broadcast journalism had she lacked the chutzpah to extract a promise from her bosses at NBC News in 1973.
As she explained it to me, …
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Peter Funt
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1/7/23
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Welcome to 2023, the year holding the promise of good cheer, mutual respect, civility, and many more fantasies.
Ah, you say, he is a sarcastic pessimist.
Not true, he is an …
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Ned Luce
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1/5/23
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The city continues to prejudice the community against the golf course even in their invitation to an open house saying it was the community’s desire to explore different uses for the golf …
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Time is fast running out for you and your neighbors to stop the city council (your employees) from spending yet more of your tax dollars to destroy the last open space in your city center.
All …
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I’m looking for a few funny men — or women— in the new year.
Gray skies? Let’s lighten up.
I’m always looking for funny people.
I’ve found …
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Bill Mann
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1/4/23
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If you visited the Wooden Boat Festival this fall, you may have seen some beautiful bouquets decorating the multitude of boats there, and if your boat was in the festival, you may have met some of …
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1/1/23
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A thank-you and congratulations to our Port Townsend Booster Sisters on your 30th year of bringing joy to many of us during the holidays.
We thank each and everyone of you for your visits, …
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1/1/23
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I am writing in support of a resounding “yes” on the upcoming vote for a levy lid lift for East Jefferson Fire Rescue.
These vital, hard-working professionals are telling us that …
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12/30/22
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Regarding finding separate uses for the Port Townsend Golf Course, something to consider is that there is only one golf course.
How many parks are there in Port Townsend for people to enjoy …
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Jefferson County Soccer Club provides a shining example throughout the region. As the end of the year approaches, I would like to express my appreciation for the sportsmanship of the coaches, …
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12/29/22
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Last week was a sad week for Pittsburgh’s ardent football fans.
The author of the iconic “Immaculate Reception,” the last play in the Steelers’ football game against …
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Ned Luce
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12/29/22
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This letter is to share my thoughts on how special it is when an artist creates a work of art that uplifts us by its beauty.
We each have our own ideas of what is beauty but we also …
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I always keep ginger on hand, and use it in both savory and sweet dishes. It’s a popular ingredient in world cuisines from India and Indonesia to Germany.
In ancient Rome and China, it …
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Sidonie Maroon
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12/28/22
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People think the decision about the golf course has already been made. The answer is Yes and No.
The Yes part. First, the city categorized the golf course as a park so it could be put up for …
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12/22/22
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I’m pleased to hear the city taking steps to control the deer population.
I’m glad they are utilizing the skills of a wildlife conflict specialist who has experience dealing with …
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“Are you ready for Christmas?”
It could be the most asked question around this time of year or well maybe second to “What are you getting me for Christmas?”
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Ned Luce
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12/22/22
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Hitch up the metaphorical reindeer. Let’s take our annual Let There Be Light(s) tour of some of the best Christmas, er, holiday, lighting displays locally.
THE BEST
One must …
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Bill Mann
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12/22/22
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As the winter solstice approaches, the sun travels its shortest path through our sky, marking the longest night of the year – and the return of longer days of sunlight.
The solstice …
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Barbara Faurot
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12/16/22
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