R2AK — the renowned non-motorized maritime sprint from Port Townsend to Alaska organized by the Northwest Maritime Center — will not be making a triumphant return in 2021.
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Leader news staff
news@ptleader.com | 12/30/20 |
After a nearly year-long dearth of youth athletics, sports are set (as of now) to return to Port Townsend High School in February.
In keeping with the modified Washington Interscholastic …
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Leader news staff
news@ptleader.com | 12/9/20 |
The marine algae in shellfish that causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) are declining in many areas of Jefferson County and health officials recently lifted bans on recreational shellfish …
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Leader news staff
news@ptleader.com | 12/1/20 |
The marine biotoxin that causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) is lingering longer than usual in local waters, according to Jefferson County Public Health officials.
Shellfish testing …
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Leader news staff
news@ptleader.com | 10/23/20 |
The Washington State Department of Health has closed the Hood Canal No. 1 Growing Area for the recreational harvest of all species of shellfish after finding marine biotoxins that cause …
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Leader news staff
news@ptleader.com | 9/18/20 |
The Washington State Department of Health has closed the Hood Canal No. 1 growing area for the recreational harvest of all species of shellfish after finding marine biotoxins that cause Paralytic …
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Leader news staff
news@ptleader.com | 9/9/20 |
This school year will be a strange one for students at Port Townsend High School. Most students will be taking classes entirely online, and those taking classes in person will do so in small groups …
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Brennan LaBrie
blabrie@ptleader.com | 9/8/20 |
The Washington State Department of Health has closed Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay for the recreational harvest of all species of shellfish due to marine biotoxins that cause paralytic shellfish …
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Leader news staff
news@ptleader.com | 8/28/20 |
Marine biotoxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) have continued to spread in local waters, according to officials, and the Washington State Department of Health has closed the northern …
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Leader news staff
news@ptleader.com | 8/25/20 |
The Discovery Bay and Port Townsend Women’s Clubs have been in “full swing” this summer with weekly competitions, as Phase 2 restrictions allowed for golfing in foursomes, with …
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8/11/20
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Recreational spot shrimp will reopen in Marine Areas 6, 7 West, 7 East and 9 next week, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Friday.
Officials said the Puget Sound spot shrimp …
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8/7/20
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The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association — the primary governing authority of high school sports in the state — announced modifications to the 2020-21 sports season calendar …
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Luciano Marano
lmarano@ptleader.com | 7/29/20 |