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The “pothole” crew did its annual maintenance on my street this week. It reminds me that President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill, ostensibly for roads and bridges, passed …
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Once again, a large colony of Caspian Terns is preparing to nest at Rat Island, the small sandbar between the Fort Flagler beach campground and Indian Island. Over 700 birds were present in early …
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This is a terrifying time for tenants and a lucrative time for landlords, a harsh contrast that begs us to reflect on how we value housing.
When my friend and her husband were told to …
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Regarding finding separate uses for the Port Townsend Golf Course, something to consider is that there is only one golf course.
How many parks are there in Port Townsend for people to enjoy …
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In response to Cindy Jayne’s “Q&A about EVs” from Nov. 30. Your analysis (and that of the culture at large) that electric vehicles and lithium batteries are somehow …
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How sad it is that election season is once again upon us and people still insist on voting for a color over a candidate! The “Vote Blue No Matter Who” yard signs and rhetoric are back in …
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The Leader has repeatedly referred to the Press Conference held in support of Julie Jaman as an “anti-trans rally.” This characterization is grossly misleading at best and highly …
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During an inspiring evening at the “Under the Tent” event, a city official asked us all to “not let perfect be the enemy of good” when offering solutions to our housing …
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This is regarding the city’s proposed action to remove an art installation, Kevin Mason’s “Raccoon Lodge,” in the 1300 block of Clay Street.
Rather than work with …
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When Realtors, contractors, or homeowners lovingly say a house has “good bones,” what they mean is that its foundation is solid and its structure is sound. Without these two components, …
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The letter from Val Welch was perfect, and I was so happy to see it!
Democrats don’t seem to realize that even though we are the majority, we are losing the battle for the country.
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Repurposing the golf course for recreation purposes makes a lot of sense. However, recreation does not have to be an exclusive use. Dedicating a small corner of the freed-up land to affordable …
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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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We must all be aware of the importance of having a viable and well trained fire and rescue organization when the need for such services arises. Well trained personnel are a highly valuable resource …
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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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Regarding the golf course property — what is it that we can not do in PT today that we would only be able to if we closed or repurposed the golf course?
With the golf course intact, …
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One of the difficult problems this community faces when trying to deal with the problems of homelessness and desperation is the challenge of doing effective outreach to people who are most vulnerable …
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This letter is to ask for your support in the upcoming levy lift for East Jefferson Fire Rescue.
EJFR has not had a rate increase since 2011. Their budget, as it now stands, can only be increased …
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As I started to read Phil Dinsmore’s letter about the golf course in the Jan. 11 Leader, I was like — wait, there’s a disconnect here.
Phil says “for thousands of years …
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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC) is on the brink of implementing irreversible plans for the major development of Miller Peninsula State Park.
This existing, …
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