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Barbara Walters might never have become a powerful force in broadcast journalism had she lacked the chutzpah to extract a promise from her bosses at NBC News in 1973.
As she explained it to me, …
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Peter Funt
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1/7/23
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Welcome to 2023, the year holding the promise of good cheer, mutual respect, civility, and many more fantasies.
Ah, you say, he is a sarcastic pessimist.
Not true, he is an …
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Ned Luce
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1/5/23
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I’m looking for a few funny men — or women— in the new year.
Gray skies? Let’s lighten up.
I’m always looking for funny people.
I’ve found …
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Bill Mann
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1/4/23
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Last week was a sad week for Pittsburgh’s ardent football fans.
The author of the iconic “Immaculate Reception,” the last play in the Steelers’ football game against …
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Ned Luce
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12/29/22
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I always keep ginger on hand, and use it in both savory and sweet dishes. It’s a popular ingredient in world cuisines from India and Indonesia to Germany.
In ancient Rome and China, it …
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Sidonie Maroon
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12/28/22
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“Are you ready for Christmas?”
It could be the most asked question around this time of year or well maybe second to “What are you getting me for Christmas?”
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Ned Luce
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12/22/22
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Hitch up the metaphorical reindeer. Let’s take our annual Let There Be Light(s) tour of some of the best Christmas, er, holiday, lighting displays locally.
THE BEST
One must …
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Bill Mann
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12/22/22
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As the winter solstice approaches, the sun travels its shortest path through our sky, marking the longest night of the year – and the return of longer days of sunlight.
The solstice …
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Barbara Faurot
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12/16/22
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If you need to see a couple of miracles, you might look us up. Last week, we went to six events, each with somewhere between 20 and 100 people.
One event had attendees safely scattered …
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Ned Luce
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12/14/22
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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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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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It’s beginning to look a lot like … Hawaii. The 50th state is probably the second most popular winter destination for PT residents — after Borrego Springs State Park near Palm …
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Close to 400 people attended the recent EV Expo, hosted by the Chamber of Jefferson County. Attendees got a first-hand look at over a dozen different electric vehicles (EVs). The event was a great …
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Cindy Jayne
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12/7/22
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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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Events this summer brought together local leaders and residents concerned about affordable housing. There was broad consensus that policy changes in Port Townsend should reflect what people working …
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Hey, kids. What time is it? A. It’s the time of the year to watch more TV!
How about getting paid to watch TV — in Honolulu, Hawaii? I did that.
I also …
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Bill Mann
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11/23/22
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In my comfy rocker, with a stack of classic Thanksgiving issues of “Saveur” and “Gourmet.” I flipped through glossy pages of perfect pies, when a memory of my 10 fingers …
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11/23/22
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What do libraries, schools, and farms have in common? In Jefferson County, they are all part of the Community Seed Project, working toward a common goal to improve and preserve the genetic diversity …
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11/23/22
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National Public Radio recently aired a story about Seattle runners getting bludgeoned by barred owls in city parks.
Barred owls are territorial and their behavior is temporary while guarding …
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Emma Bolin
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11/23/22
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We had a fast-paced October with Girls’ Night Out and all the haunted fun we could pack into October. Now we are gearing up for holiday happenings.
Our “Ring in the …
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Mari F. Mullen
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11/23/22
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