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Former Attorney General Bob Ferguson was not my first choice for governor. But I have to say I am cautiously optimistic if a bit skeptical about certain of his statements and actions made and …
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By Marcia Kelbon
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2/5/25
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The Mango Mussolini has sullied so much lately, we thought we’d find a few things and people to lift your presumably sagging spirits:
— My neighbor Craig Cannon is a …
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By Bill Mann
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2/5/25
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Sixty-five million American households contain dogs and 45.6 million contain cats, yet few of us know the threat the escalating bird flu outbreak poses to our pets.
This column …
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By Scott Doggett
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2/5/25
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My name is Isabella Nunn, and I am a high school senior. I wasn’t invested in this issue until I watched a show set in Port Townsend. Although the story was set here, …
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By Isabella Nunn
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1/29/25
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By Michael Gregg
How often do you take the time to think about what happens after you flush the toilet?
Wastewater management is a city service that doesn’t spend much …
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By Michael Gregg
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1/29/25
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Cappy’s Trails and the Quimper Wildlife Corridor (QWC) are invaluable recreational spaces for people of all ages in Port Townsend.
While it isn’t in danger of …
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By Hilina Taylor-Lenz
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1/29/25
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In late September of last year, my family was fortunate enough to add another to its ranks. As I sit here reclined on my sofa, he’s nearing his fourth month. Babies are wild!
This little …
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By Lloyd Mullen
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1/29/25
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Simplicity. “Being clear about our purpose and our priorities.”
Both my parents pinched pennies. Growing up I had all the necessities, but not in bulk. My meals were nourishing, but …
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By Carole Marshall
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1/29/25
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On Monday Jan. 20, the newly sworn-in president declared two national emergencies, signed 26 Executive Orders, and fired the first female commandant in charge of a branch of our armed services.
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By Karen Sullivan
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1/29/25
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One day after Trump’s inauguration, I boarded a plane for the United Kingdom but not before I emceed Port Townsend’s deeply inspiring, hope-instilling People’s March to Pope Marine …
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By Jason Victor Serinus
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1/29/25
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Although it is January, it is not too early to begin thinking about your summer flower garden. Flowering bulbs are beloved because they provide color, interest, food for some pollinators and often …
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By Michele Koomen
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1/22/25
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Since my removal from the Port Townsend Food Co-op Board on July 29, much has been said — and left unsaid — about the events leading to this decision and the ongoing campaign for …
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By Cameron Jones
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1/22/25
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Few people on the Quimper Peninsula know what to do when they come across an injured deer.
That was evident from the 89 replies to a Dec. 26 post by Teri Evernden of Port Townsend on social …
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By Scott Doggett
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1/22/25
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I was pleased to get an invitation recently from Canadian TV network CBC to come on its air and give an American’s perspective on the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The …
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By Bill Mann
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1/22/25
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Elvis Presley turned 90 years of age on Jan. 8. I keep track of that because that is also my birthday, although I am nine years younger at 81 years.
Your attention is drawn to this because the …
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By Ned Luce
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1/22/25
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What makes a good neighbor? If it is one that supports and enriches our community, are they entitled to bit of grace for being not quite practically perfect in every way? I believe so and that we …
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By Marcia Kelbon
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1/22/25
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I am writing on behalf of Supporters of Camas Prairie Park, a new group of concerned citizens of Port Townsend who have united to prevent the unprecedented and irresponsible development of …
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By Edward Thompson Jr.
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1/22/25
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Our first annual editorial survey ran for five weeks, starting in December and ending in January, and with it came a boatload of information to inform our editorial decisions and content strategies …
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By Meredith Jordan
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1/22/25
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Something wonderful is taking form in Port Townsend: the city’s new Community Services Department. Under the guidance of its new director, current (and continuing) Port Townsend Library …
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By Jason Victor Serinus
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1/15/25
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As someone on the business side of running The Leader, it’s never occurred to me to write a column. Our recent decision to raise the price of the newspaper has given me …
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By Cyrus Gubelman
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1/15/25
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