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It’s been disheartening reading the newsletters included with the last two PUD bills.
Rise after rise, no matter how high the base rates are the powers that be always insist that they are …
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1/13/21
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Inspired by a letter to the editor from a former special forces soldier, the Langley City Council passed a resolution opposing military training in state parks as proposed by the Navy special forces …
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To my Port Townsend benefactor, you helped me start the New Year right by finding my wallet at the Safeway two weeks ago and returning it intact via Safeway Customer Service.
Again, you …
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1/13/21
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What has happened to The Leader? Not many years ago, we encountered page upon page of news along with hard-hitting editorials and commentary of substance. Instead, the past issue followed a trend …
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The United States has had its knee on the neck of Cuba for almost 60 years. Despite being a resilient and creative people, the economic sanctions and blockade have wrought a terrible toll on the …
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1/8/21
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Almost exactly five years ago, I wrote a letter to the Navy and to this paper decrying the Navy’s proposal to use our area parks for military maneuvers.
Now I learn that the …
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I sadly read the notice in The Leader about the decision, brought about by financial constraints, to change to a digital platform at the visitor center.
It is particularly sad to me because due to …
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Last week you published a thoughtful letter pointing out that the Sackler family’s billions, and/or their pharmacy company, should be held responsible for the massive damages to extended …
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12/31/20
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I assume that I am one of many who is appalled at the spectacle of Eric Hood’s 100 lawsuits seeking audit records of small rural school districts and other local government agencies. As your …
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Fort Worden is a defining feature of our community here in Port Townsend, and our citizens need a better explanation of the proposed reorganization plan. The Fort Worden Public Development Authority …
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Back in September I wrote a letter advocating an increase in taxes to pay for our many languishing local, state and national programs and needs.
I also brought up the need to correct …
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12/28/20
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This is my first time ever in living 44 years in Jefferson County to a “Letter to the Editor” but I experienced an act of real small-town kindness that I just had to write to you …
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12/28/20
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