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Jim Dickgieser was born to Milo J. Dickgieser and Ilda M. (Whittaker) Dickgieser on Feb. 7, 1936, in Olympia, Washington. He passed from this world on Feb. 23, 2023. Jim spent his early years in …
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3/8/23
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William (Bill) Douglas, 78 of Nordland, Washington, passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2023.
Bill was born on July 22, 1944 in Seattle, Washington. After graduating from high school, he joined the …
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3/8/23
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Mary Margaret Richbourg, 90, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, 2023, in Port Townsend, Washington. She was born on May 4, 1932, in Everett, Wash., to Mabel Morgan Plaskett and Jack Plaskett. Both her …
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3/8/23
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On Feb. 18, 2023, the adored Seamus Paco Sims, 41, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Stratford, Connecticut. Born and raised in Port Townsend, Seamus was a local legend. Whether he was bombing …
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3/8/23
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Local residents will get their first chance to learn and provide feedback for the city of Port Townsend’s planned Healthier Together Aquatics Center.
With an open house set from 6 to 8 p.m. …
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Leader News Staff
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The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 124 calls between Friday, Feb. 10, and Thursday, Feb. 16. Below are selected reports.
At 11:25 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, a suspicious man was …
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Leader News Staff
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received 233 calls for service between Friday, Feb. 17 and Friday, Feb. 24. Below are selected reports.
At 9:03 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 in Nordland, a …
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Leader News Staff
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Be proactive, not reactive.
That is the aim of the new Community Assistance, Referral, and Education Services (CARES) program from East Jefferson Fire Rescue.
The program is meant to provide …
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Derek Firenze
dfirenze@ptleader.com | 3/8/23 |
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3/8/23
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A line of mist can travel the horizon like a line of verse whisping its way through a reader’s consciousness.
Just as traditional as landscapes are to painting, so too is place to …
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Derek Firenze
dfirenze@ptleader.com | 3/7/23 |
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Today's cartoon is by R.J. Matson.
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3/7/23
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Oct. 15, 2022, William "Bill" E. Taylor Jr. (74) died at home in Port Townsend, Washington in the presence of his wife Margaret, his daughters Elinor and Katharin Taylor. Bill is also survived by his …
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3/6/23
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The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 161 calls between Friday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 23. Below are selected reports.
At 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, an assault occurred at …
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Leader News Staff
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While the housing shortage is a secret to no one, some have tried to solve it longer than others.
Habitat for Humanity East Jefferson County has been erecting answers for decades and is now …
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Derek Firenze
dfirenze@ptleader.com | 3/6/23 |
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received 233 calls for service between Friday, Feb. 17 and Friday, Feb. 24. Below are selected reports.
At 2:31 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 in Port Hadlock, a …
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Leader News Staff
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Today's cartoon is by Dave Granlund, PoliticalCartoons.com.
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3/6/23
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Today's cartoon is by Jeff Koterba, patreon.com/jeffreykoterba.
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3/5/23
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Today's cartoon is by Christopher Weyant, CagleCartoons.com.
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3/4/23
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Representatives from Jefferson County businesses and organizations warned of catastrophic financial impacts from the planned four-weekend closure of the Hood Canal Bridge during a special meeting …
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Take a long drive to anywhere through the timeless stylings of singer/songwriter Kate Dinsmore as she performs at Finnriver Farm & Cidery at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 10.
Her original work …
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Derek Firenze
dfirenze@ptleader.com | 3/3/23 |