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I want to sincerely thank those who were so tender and caring for my husband, Melvin Awisus, as he was passing away.
As his caregiver I so appreciate the understanding and sympathy shown to him …
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7/11/22
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The cartoon in last week’s paper (June 22) depicts a married couple much more interested in the rising price of gasoline than in the hearing of the January 6 Select Committee.
Ironically …
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After the flurry of the end of the school year, The Benji Project team is reflecting on the moments of inspiration we experienced.
Every school year has challenges, and this one seemed to …
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Even though I live in District 2, I am enthusiastically supporting Greg Brotherton for re-election!
I live on Marrowstone Island and met Greg when island residents were trying to stop a …
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When Commissioner Greg Brotherton came into office he got right to work, effectively addressing regulatory reform, the housing crisis, the pandemic, and loss of government funding. Greg’s hard …
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7/6/22
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As an out-of-state subscriber to the Leader, I was sad to learn of the flooding that occurred on Water Street. I had a friend, Robert, who got his doctorate’s in climate change during the …
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7/6/22
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There is a correlation between the rolling back of women’s rights and the rise of authoritarian governments. Add to that the rights of minorities: gay, transgender, Black and brown people, etc.
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We would like to publicly thank everyone who made our Friends of the Library book sale last Saturday a success.
To everyone who donated books and media, and to the dedicated, hardworking …
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6/24/22
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We have a choice.
In the last election for District 3 Commissioner, 13,734 voters overwhelmingly chose Greg Brotherton to serve Jefferson County.
Greg has chosen to run again on his …
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6/24/22
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Remember Bills Gas Station in Chimicum? Mr. Bills sold gas at 20 cents to 30 cents cheaper than other gas stations. Drivers knew they could save money at Bills.
We pass through Sequim …
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6/24/22
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Last Saturday, June 11, Port Townsend participated in the nationwide protest, March for Our Lives!
People of all ages gathered on Water Street downtown with and without …
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I have been a Leader reader since 1971. Never have I seen such provocative headlines and reporting. It seems that most stories in section one are about crime of some sort, and those that are not, …
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6/20/22
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A big shout-out and thank you to a wonderful crew, from our staff at the Chimacum School District.
On Wednesday, June 1, we were presented with an incredible barbecue with all the …
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6/20/22
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Port Townsend is a wonderful place to live given the weather and people. Like any city we have problems with our roads.
We need to think of our children walking to school and back home; 14th …
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6/17/22
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The Ted Cruz solution for mass shootings is to have just one door and an armed guard.
I will believe him when I see legislation introduced to make it so.
Sandy McCrae PORT TOWNSEND
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6/17/22
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Sometimes it’s hard to say goodbye, even for the pups.
Celebrating our last Read to Rover session at Salish Coast Elementary this past week was bittersweet. Our dog teams are off for …
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6/17/22
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When I read the names of some of the children murdered at Robb Elementary in Ulvade, Texas on Tuesday, May 24 I see the faces of many beautiful students whose lives were cut short before they had a …
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6/17/22
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A volunteer stands near the entrance to the Saturday market in Uptown Port Townsend and asks, “Would you like to sign our petition to put universal healthcare on the ballot in Washington …
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6/17/22
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This may be just the old guy rant of the week, but I’m continually annoyed by employees at businesses who don’t hold up their end of the deal about returning calls, and then can’t …
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6/17/22
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Sunday, June 12, is Race Amity Day: A day to reflect on the need to reach out to the many diverse races and people in our very divided nation.
Today our nation, society, and government …
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6/10/22
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