“Nature” always has the last laugh, just as it’s forcibly reminding us now. Harmony with nature was never a choice, but forced upon us over the long and short run. It’s past …
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Claus Dietrich
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3/27/24
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There are only about 1,700 registered voters in Quilcene. It’s a pretty small community. That means your vote really counts! Last month the Quilcene School District offered voters …
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Linda Herzog
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3/27/24
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I recently attended “The Climate Restorers — Part 1” at The Commons in Fort Worden. (Thank you, Skeeter a.k.a. Michael Pilarski, and Rick and Jan!)
The film …
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Robin Sharan
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3/27/24
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Vote Yes in April
Quilcene voters are facing a school levy April 23. As a former school board member, many community members have reached out to me asking for clarification prior to receiving …
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3/20/24
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Connecting through the arts
This letter is to express my praise for all the ways we make connections in our community. Through music concerts at Centrum, as well as art exhibitions …
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3/13/24
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Religious Fervor
It is hard to have guessed that one of the current threats to our 248-year-old democracy would spring from the phrase “one nation under God.” But the …
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3/6/24
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Editor’s Note:
Reflection and renewal
While we wait for spring to bring its softness and renewal, the late winter season delivers a period of reflection.
Next week, …
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2/28/24
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Facing the changes
Mitzi Jo Gordon
It sounds cliché, because it’s true: Change is the one true constant.
I’m changing all the time, and …
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2/21/24
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Port Hadlock Looks Ahead
I am writing to express my interest and curiosity about the upcoming installation of a new sewer system in our Port Hadlock community. It's undoubtedly a …
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2/7/24
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Body autonomy
On the front page of your January 24 issue (“Marchers stand up for reproductive rights”) there is a photograph of a man carrying a sign professing his …
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1/31/24
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Tree Trimming
I understand the poplars along the boat yard are now scheduled for removal in the spring. It’s about time. I, for one, will be happy to see the invasive species …
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1/24/24
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GAZA
Today, the people of Gaza are being attacked and their homes destroyed using weapons we paid for and sent. It is time for someone to stop this wanton killing and maiming, which …
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1/17/24
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PALESTINE
To the Editor,
Perhaps you’ve seen us outside Safeway, at the Upto wn Farmers’ Market, downtown on Water Street, or at the Chimacum Corner …
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1/10/24
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Liability
Dear Editor:
I don't know who was responsible for the engineering and creation of the Kearny St. roundabout, as it is now I have to ask if any thought was given to safe passage of …
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1/3/24
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Live and learn
Dear Editor:
I like the effect the edge lane road markings have had on Fir Street.
The other day I was walking south on Fir on my way home from Fort …
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12/27/23
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Makin’ a list
Dear Editor
Here is my Holiday card to my community.
This past year has held many challenges for me but like most of us I want to say thank you for …
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12/20/23
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Solid waste funding
Recently while taking garbage to the county transfer station, I overheard another customer complaining about the new fee structure. It is understandable, but some background …
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12/13/23
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Dream City Math
Having written dozens of property tax articles in a decade of Leader reporting, I’d say it’s a confusing topic, but here goes:
Washington limits increases in …
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12/6/23
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Leader omitted quotes
I was sorry to find that quotes Centrum was asked for were entirely omitted from the story about the end of THING. I believe that context matters, so I submit the same …
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11/29/23
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