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I watched with horror the assault on the LetJulieSwim supporters at Pope Marine Park on Monday afternoon, evidently by supporters of transgender people.
Their behavior proved the LetJulieSwim …
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Under the current sheriff, county residents in remote areas like Coyle, Quilcene, and Brinnon often lack basic police protection.
Here’s a personal story that illustrates the problem.
On …
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9/1/22
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I would like to thank The Leader for its clear and objective reporting on what took place at Pope Marine Park on Monday, Aug. 15th, and for accurately describing it as an anti-trans protest organized …
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I volunteered as an elections observer during this past primary, and wow, was I impressed.
Having no idea about what happens with our ballots once we slide them into the dropbox behind the …
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9/1/22
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Derek Firenze’s Aug. 11 report on the Chimacum School District budget was very well done and sadly illustrates the primary reason we sold our Mats Mats Bay home in 2020 and moved to …
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9/1/22
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Imagine climate change is a Venus flytrap and the earth is a fly attracted to the sweet nectar of consumerism.
Six tiny trigger hairs stick up from the inner petals. If any hair is touched, …
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9/1/22
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In the July 20 Leader, Jason Victor Serinus asserted that both candidates for Jefferson County sheriff dodged a question about LGBTQ+ rights at the League of Women Voters forum.
In fact, Art Frank …
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8/25/22
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Before the primary, supporters of Sheriff Joe Nole circulated an anonymous smear email attacking his challenger, Detective Art Frank of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. That deceptive …
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8/25/22
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The Social and Environment Justice Council of the Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship stands in solidarity with all transgender people.
We denounce the harassment that’s …
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The Port Townsend High School Scholarship Foundation is happy to announce the opening of this year’s application period for PTHS graduates who are currently enrolled in their sophomore, junior, …
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8/24/22
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Potholes and pipe dreams go together.
I have learned to go around the potholes in my neighborhood as well as planting new pipe dreams into my life.
Instead of getting angry at the potholes I …
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Members of the League of Women Voters-Jefferson County recently served as election observers and we highly commend the detailed, focused work of the Jefferson County elections staff.
Often …
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8/24/22
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Regarding the disturbance at Mountain View, the recent statement from the city of Port Townsend should be the last word.
However I have one last thing to say. With all the prejudice, …
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8/24/22
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The Leader’s recent article regarding the evaluation of our city manager did everyone involved a disservice, including our community.
For decades, the value of anonymity in employee …
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8/24/22
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I don’t know if a letter to the editor has any import on people anymore, but a recent occurrence in a public bathroom begs for a reminder. In a free and just society, I hope we still hold all …
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I have been addressing housing issues as a volunteer with Housing Solutions Network since its inception, and have learned a lot as a result.
What a complex problem we have! Solutions will …
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8/17/22
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The Rotary Club of East Jefferson County has been doing road clean-up on Nesses’ Corner Road from Rhody Drive to Flagler Road on a quarterly basis for more than 20 years.
The …
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8/10/22
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Jumping Mouse Children’s Center is a true treasure for our community.
This nonprofit provides transformative mental health therapy for children from age 2 to 12. Their unique …
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8/10/22
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In response to Lynne Stryker’s letter concerning COVID carelessness, I would like to correct her statement that there were 712 new cases of COVID in Port Townsend in the past two weeks. There …
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I contracted COVID volunteering outdoors. I brought it home to my husband who is almost 80. He came down with a positive test on a Saturday morning in Port Townsend.
After calls, and call …
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8/1/22
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