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I am sad to see that local fans of the Port Townsend golf course choose to promote the idea that only a golf course = green space.
They imply that those of us who want access to the …
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11/23/22
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It is a business. Imagine city going to the port saying Boat Haven would make a great park with beach, trails, picnic tables, play area, and public bathrooms. They would say no.
The golf …
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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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Well, it was an old-fashioned “butt kickin!” It wasn’t a “red tsunami” or a “red wave” even though they may have come to also qualify as unexpected …
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Ned Luce
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11/23/22
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The city of Port Townsend is set to receive $500,000 from Jefferson County to aid its ongoing efforts to construct Evans Vista, an affordable housing project on the west side of Port …
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Leader News Staff
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received 215 calls for service between Saturday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Oct. 21. Below are selected reports.
At 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 in Port …
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Leader News Staff
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Frances, a.k.a. Francie, Eileen (Kearney) Opstad died peacefully at home on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Edward John Kearney and Eileen …
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11/23/22
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Peter Lauritzen passed away on Oct. 16, 2022 nourished at the end by the presence of family and friends and the caring services of Jefferson Home Health and Hospice.
Pete was born in Indiana and …
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11/23/22
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Walter E. Burrows, 92, of Port Townsend passed away in his home on Nov. 13, 2022.
Walter was born on July 6, 1930 in Los Angeles, California to Marie Verna (née Votendahl) and Byron …
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11/23/22
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Charlotte J. Wedin’s Celebration of Life will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 at the Northwest Maritime Center. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. RSVP to …
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11/23/22
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Charles L. DeBroeck passed away Nov. 13, 2022 at the age of 92. His full obituary can be viewed at www.poulsbomortuary.com .
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11/23/22
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The spirit of giving is in the air.
And in the soup, too.
Finnriver Farm & Cidery in Chimacum is hosting the third annual “Community Bowls & Soup Share” alongside their …
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Derek Firenze
dfirenze@ptleader.com | 11/23/22 |
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The Caswell-Brown Village is entering a new phase.
A cleaner phase.
A portable shower unit has been brought to the village site and is scheduled to be hooked up to septic Wednesday, Nov. …
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Derek Firenze
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A “first alarm” structure fire followed by a series of other 911 calls had firefighters at their limit last week.
Callers described the fire on Lillian Street in Port Hadlock on …
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Leader News Staff
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The housing crisis may be more relevant now than ever, but Jefferson County nonprofits have been working hard to help for many years.
Even with the new focus …
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Derek Firenze
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Leslie Kelly special to the leader
Cynthia Osterman is certain that her son Benji is proud of the work she is doing in his name.
Osterman is the founder and board chair of The Benji …
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by Leslie Kelly special to the leader
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11/22/22
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The past year had its challenges and successes, according to Shelby Smith, board member of the Community Wellness Project.
“It was a good year …
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Leslie Kelly
Special to The Leader
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11/22/22
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