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A local elementary school teacher is creating a School of Rock program in Port Townsend, moving from its first public announcement to the beginning of classes in just one …
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By CHARLIE BERMANT
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1/24/24
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The affordable housing shortage in Port Townsend is best addressed when people work together, according to information scheduled for presentation at a two-day February seminar.
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BY CHARLIE BERMANT
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1/24/24
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Visitors to the Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park may find it looked after by its own caretaker within the next month, if all goes according to the City of Port Townsend’s …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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1/24/24
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From Thursday, Jan. 25, through Wednesday, Jan. 31, those experiencing homelessness within Jefferson County will be surveyed as part of the nationwide Point in Time count, in …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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1/24/24
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Film submissions are now open for the 2024 Port Townsend Film Festival. This includes the festival’s new category of local short film.
PTFF Executive Director Danni McClelland …
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By Kirk Boxleitner
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1/24/24
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Friday, January 25, 1924
WINTER TIME AND FRESH AIR
Winter, with its cold days and nights and its snow and rain, takes the human family and keeps it in the home or in …
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Curated by Katherine Darrow
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1/24/24
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East Jefferson boys’ basketball came out strong and kept their playoff hopes alive with a clutch 82-61 road win over the Vashon Island Pirates on Jan. 10.
“We …
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By Brian MacKenzie and Ethan Riker
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1/24/24
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There is an art to gracious aging. The mastery involves deciding to make the most of life no matter the glitches, choosing to be pleasant no matter the terrain, and fostering the highest possible …
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CAROLE MARSHALL
AGING IN
GOOD SPIRITS
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1/24/24
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A reader told our new editor there should be more humor in this beloved weekly. To which I can only reply: What am I, chopped liver?
Granted, humor is always in short supply. Go into …
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BILL MANN
MAN OVERBOARD
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1/24/24
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This really is your newspaper.
I moved here a month ago, and applied for this job, and now I’m on the team responsible for what appears on The Leader’s pages.
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1/17/24
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GAZA
Today, the people of Gaza are being attacked and their homes destroyed using weapons we paid for and sent. It is time for someone to stop this wanton killing and maiming, which …
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1/17/24
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Four years had passed since I’d lost Casey, and before him there was Sunny, the sweetest guy ever. I also welcomed Sunny’s brother, Jesse, a wonderful rascal. All …
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BY CAROLE MARSHALL
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1/17/24
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A number is a mathematical object used to count, measure and label. A number can provide context, meaning, and understanding. Numbers can provide useful information beyond …
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BY NED LUCE
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1/17/24
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Liechty joins Jefferson Public Utility District
Joy Liechty joined Jefferson County Public Utility District (JPUD) as its new Assistant General Manager (AGM) on Dec. 18, after …
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1/17/24
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While the Iowa Caucuses and their selection of former president Donald Trump grabbed national headlines this week, a more taciturn group of Republicans met on Saturday—two days …
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By CHARLIE BERMANT
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1/17/24
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Three Democratic state representative candidates will meet the public this week, all hoping to succeed Rep. Mike Chapman, who is running for State Senate.
Makah …
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By CHARLIE BERMANT
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1/17/24
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The Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management issued an advisory at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, noting that multiple automobile accidents had occurred due to winter …
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By KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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The Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park was treated to two weeks of environmentally-friendly care to kick off 2024, thanks to the city of Port Townsend, the Admiralty Audubon Society, …
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By KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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After a tough day with bullies last year, middle schooler Grace Black didn’t feel much like being creative.
With gentle encouragement, Black’s mom suggested some …
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By LEADER STAFF
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1/17/24
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The Rust & Relic Vintage antique store, in Suite 5 at 1030 Lawrence St. in Port Townsend, will soon say farewell to Jefferson County.
Co-owners Corrie Matthews and Michelle …
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By KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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