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The bizarre and inexplicable way we spend money in this town continues with the unfortunate purchase of a diesel trolley. We currently have a public transit bus that loops the area.
On a …
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Kevin McCarthy’s pursuit of power put him into quite a predicament. He was willing to give up anything in concessions to pick up votes, but those who opposed him simply did not trust …
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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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In the March 29 issue of The Leader, an op-ed piece appeared which joined the words “extremism” and “tribalism,” both used in a pejorative sense to reflect the writer’s …
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In predawn dark two days before Thanksgiving the streets are silent, cold rain isn’t set to arrive until this afternoon, the old boiler below sends warmth clicking and burbling through pipes …
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In the August 2022 City of Port Townsend newsletter, City Manager John Mauro pointed out the importance of explaining acronyms.
In that spirit, I would like to bring up a problematic acronym that …
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Dear Editor,
I would like to extend my gratitude to (former Leader Editor) Brian Kelly for revisiting this case with your recent article in the Port Townsend Leader...
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The situation in Gaza grows more horrible each hour. On the day I write this, the heads of United Nations agencies involved with humanitarian relief told the U.N. General Assembly that an …
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“22 years and I just found the spot you were saving for me / Thanks for keeping it secret so I don’t have to share / The rock is still a little warm, so I’m going to sit here a …
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You might think a town with a lot of environmentally-conscious old folks would have a streetscape where everyone – including disabled people – could safely and conveniently opt out of …
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All week at Centrum I have been attending classes full of rising voices from all over the world.
The teachers and students bring curiosity, talent, experiences, and stories and songs which …
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7/15/22
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Have you spent time at the Port Townsend Golf Course, a viable local business? Did you ever invite friends to laugh and holler as you hit a bucket of balls, or golf solo for the pleasure of …
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11/30/22
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I met Art Frank in 2018. I support Art for Sheriff because his experience, knowledge, skills, and work ethic will make him a much more effective sheriff than Joe Nole.
Art has worked in law …
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7/15/22
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This is in response to the letter by Sandra Stowell in the November 16th paper.
It’s unfortunate that she does not understand the game and business of golf. She suggests that golf could be …
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11/30/22
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Dog owners, you may be excused.
We’re going to discuss cats here today, but … I think dog folks will be glad if you hang around.
Throughout my long newspaper-columnizing …
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Bill Mann
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7/7/23
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Imagine a vibrant local food system producing all the vegetables, dairy, grains, and meat that we eat.
The fact is, we are surrounded by numerous farms and farm stands that provide some, …
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7/15/22
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The Port Townsend Golf Course is a municipal golf course designed to serve its city and the neighboring communities.
It provides recreation for all ages, individual integrity, social skills, …
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12/1/22
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OK, the subject is time. I suspect you might agree that as it goes on it seems like there just isn’t enough and it becomes something that feels like it is controlling us.
For …
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Ned Luce
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7/7/23
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North Olympic Peninsula Quilts of Valor group is hosting its seventh Summer Sew Day on Saturday, July 16.
Starting at 9 a.m., quilters will gather to make quilts for veterans. All quilters are …
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7/15/22
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This letter is to share the gratitude for the many people in our community who spend hours helping others; the paramedics who came to my home early one morning to check on my head …
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12/7/22
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