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How do you stay safe around deer? I have walked safely for 30 years with dogs in Port Townsend. Deer are very afraid of dogs, even on leash. And a barking dog, even on leash, terrifies them. So …
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9/25/24
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I’d like to thank Erik Dolson for his letter (“Complexities of Journalism”) published in the Sept. 4 edition of The Leader. It’s an excellent primer on the …
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9/25/24
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Regarding the “Golf Park housing plan no threat to Camas Prairie” perspective by Mayor David Faber in last week’s edition, I have one question for Mr. Faber: What …
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9/25/24
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Yet another plea from Mayor David Faber in the Sept. 18 Leader to explain why houses on the golf course are good for Port Townsend. This, in spite of the resounding rejection of that idea …
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9/25/24
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The Jefferson County Food Bank Association’s Board of Directors exhibits gross negligence in their mismanagement of food bank operations, resulting in loss of public trust. They …
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9/25/24
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The truth is served and the public is well informed when reporters report the whole story, not one that is biased and full of errors and innuendo. Here are the facts regarding the new …
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9/25/24
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My fellow Americans, we are at a critical juncture. The future of our country’s survival is in your hands. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a Republican, …
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9/25/24
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Years ago, people would say “I can’t tell the difference between a Republican and a Democrat.” Elections then were about one candidate versus another, each trying hard …
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9/25/24
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Rather than leaving out the horoscope, tides, comics, games, etc., just restrict the letter writers to less than 250 words. And reduce the number of opinion pieces.
The paper’s job is to …
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9/25/24
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I want to thank the people of Port Townsend and the Olympic Peninsula for coming out to enjoy Poetry on the Salish Sea in the gardens at Wilderbee Farm for the last two summers. In a few …
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9/25/24
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As though
the river were
a floor, we position
our table and chairs
upon it, eat, and
have conversation.
As it moves along,
we notice—as
…
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9/25/24
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Your Sept. 11 article “Quilcene school board considers resolution on gender in girls sports” noted that board member Jim Hodgson named Olympic boxer Imane Khelif in his …
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9/18/24
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Thank you for printing the letter from Washington Native Plant Society about Kah Tai Prairie. The letter explains the situation quite clearly, but the headline used by the paper, which I approved, …
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9/18/24
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The leader is the only newspaper I have ever seen with the page number on the bottom corner. Most people thumb through a paper looking for the page numbers on the upper corners. It’s very …
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9/18/24
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I write in response to the Sept. 11 column by Jason Victor Serinus regarding the Co-op debacle. I came away from it feeling that I still don’t know what happened. Apparently Kenna …
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9/18/24
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Donald Trump carries a grandiose self-image that drives him to seek affirmation every minute of his day. This affirmation is like a drug to narcissists — it’s called supply. …
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9/18/24
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In a Sept. 4 opinion piece, the editor laments that there is limited space for the publication of the admittedly popular Letters To The Editor. She might want to consider eliminating The Horoscope, …
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9/11/24
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My response to The Leader, Sept. 4 front page article: “Washington teacher pay near national high” is hurrah! I’m proud that our state and county pay our teachers top …
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9/11/24
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I see no reason why the salary information for individuals in the Jefferson County school districts should have been printed in The Leader on Sept. 4. I read the entire article and I …
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9/11/24
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This letter was sent to City Council before being submitted to The Leader .
I received your newsletter/propaganda featuring Mr. Mauro’s take …
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9/11/24
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