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The sounds of Christmas are echoing around the county again and not just from the ubiquitous radio stations and streaming services you hear in every public place.
The Christmas tree-lighting …
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Ned Luce
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12/10/22
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The city of Port Townsend’s first open house for envisioning the future of the Port Townsend Golf Course is set for Jan. 11.
The event will be hosted at the Fort Worden Commons at 210 …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 12/9/22 |
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A Port Ludlow man who was facing 13 felony firearm charges after shooting a neighbor’s dog changed his pleading to guilty on three of the charges Friday in Jefferson County Superior …
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Brian Kelly
bkelly@ptleader.com | 12/9/22 |
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The Quilcene Rangers opened the varsity girls basketball season with a lopsided 39-16 win over Summit Classical Christian School at home.
The Archers scored first in the game and led 2-0, but from …
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Brian Kelly
bkelly@ptleader.com | 12/9/22 |
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Jefferson Healthcare was recognized with a 2022 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in outcomes and patient perspective as part of National Rural Health Day.
The accolade was bestowed by …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 12/9/22 |
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A path forward for East Jefferson Fire Rescue’s budget concerns may soon be in sight.
Fire commissioners will meet Tuesday, Dec. 13 to decide how to ask the public for a possible increase in …
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Derek Firenze
dfirenze@ptleader.com | 12/9/22 |
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One of Washington’s most historic maritime vessels is returning to its full glory.
The Adventuress was hauled out on Monday, Dec. 5 for its biennial check-up from the Coast Guard, and while …
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Derek Firenze
dfirenze@ptleader.com | 12/8/22 |
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Years of isolation have taught the necessity of getting creative with connection.
To help foster community within a non-traditional setting in a non-traditional town, a family of artists and …
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While the holidays are synonymous with toys from Santa for kids, it can be a challenge for underprivileged parents and guardians as inflation and the looming effects of the pandemic make gift-buying …
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James Sloan
jsloan@ptleader.com | 12/8/22 |
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Find community before getting lost in the rhythm at the Barn Jam.
Hosted at White Lotus Farm, this is the second year of jamming out in the barn, which will continue from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, …
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Derek Firenze
dfirenze@ptleader.com | 12/8/22 |
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The Port Townsend Police Department received a total of 123 calls between Friday, Nov. 11, and Thursday, Nov. 17. Below are selected reports.
At 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, a parent in the 1600 block …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 12/8/22 |
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In response: Are city officials hallucinating?
I saw the article in The Leader about the “Raccoon Lodge” and was baffled by the city’s position. I’ve walked by that …
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A new study will get a bit of kelp from Jefferson County.
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners approved a $24,800 agreement Monday with the Seattle Aquarium that will use …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 12/8/22 |
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The Port Townsend City Council voted 6-1 to approve a resolution providing basic healthcare coverage for councilmembers in its Monday business meeting.
Councilmember Monica Mickhager was the only …
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James Sloan
jsloan@ptleader.com | 12/8/22 |
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Following a captivating campaign that saw the East Jefferson Rivals cross country teams blaze through their competition, and earn podiums at the state championships, six Rivals runners were awarded …
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James Sloan
jsloan@ptleader.com | 12/8/22 |
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The Port Townsend City Council unanimously approved a 15-year extension of the Jefferson County Historical Society’s lease to use the Historic City Hall for the organization’s …
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James Sloan
jsloan@ptleader.com | 12/8/22 |
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Consumable gifts are the best.
I enjoy receiving homemade creations from my friends’ kitchens, especially fun stuff that I can use, over time, in my own dishes. Please give me …
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Sidonie Maroon
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12/8/22
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Tidepools magazine is now accepting submissions for Peninsula College’s annual literary arts magazine.
Residents of all ages living in Clallam and Jefferson counties are invited to enter …
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Leader News Staff
news@ptleader.com | 12/8/22 |
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The people of Port Townsend are not giving up on the embattled Raccoon Lodge.
Support for the hand-crafted hideout for woodland creatures attached to an old tree stump in Uptown was clear at the …
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received 278 calls for service between Friday, Nov. 4 and Friday, Nov. 11. Below are selected reports.
At 2:56 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 in Port Ludlow, a …
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Leader News Staff
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