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A reader told our new editor there should be more humor in this beloved weekly. To which I can only reply: What am I, chopped liver?
Granted, humor is always in short supply. Go into …
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BILL MANN
MAN OVERBOARD
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1/24/24
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This really is your newspaper.
I moved here a month ago, and applied for this job, and now I’m on the team responsible for what appears on The Leader’s pages.
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1/17/24
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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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Four years had passed since I’d lost Casey, and before him there was Sunny, the sweetest guy ever. I also welcomed Sunny’s brother, Jesse, a wonderful rascal. All …
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BY CAROLE MARSHALL
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1/17/24
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A number is a mathematical object used to count, measure and label. A number can provide context, meaning, and understanding. Numbers can provide useful information beyond …
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BY NED LUCE
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1/17/24
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Liechty joins Jefferson Public Utility District
Joy Liechty joined Jefferson County Public Utility District (JPUD) as its new Assistant General Manager (AGM) on Dec. 18, after …
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1/17/24
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While the Iowa Caucuses and their selection of former president Donald Trump grabbed national headlines this week, a more taciturn group of Republicans met on Saturday—two days …
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By CHARLIE BERMANT
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1/17/24
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Three Democratic state representative candidates will meet the public this week, all hoping to succeed Rep. Mike Chapman, who is running for State Senate.
Makah …
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By CHARLIE BERMANT
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1/17/24
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The Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management issued an advisory at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, noting that multiple automobile accidents had occurred due to winter …
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By KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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The Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park was treated to two weeks of environmentally-friendly care to kick off 2024, thanks to the city of Port Townsend, the Admiralty Audubon Society, …
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By KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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After a tough day with bullies last year, middle schooler Grace Black didn’t feel much like being creative.
With gentle encouragement, Black’s mom suggested some …
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By LEADER STAFF
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1/17/24
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The Rust & Relic Vintage antique store, in Suite 5 at 1030 Lawrence St. in Port Townsend, will soon say farewell to Jefferson County.
Co-owners Corrie Matthews and Michelle …
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By KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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Port Townsend’s Lexi Koch can confirm there are more local florists still in business than many folks might think. They simply don’t have brick-and-mortar …
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BY KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” is, by any measure, a remarkable comedy. Not only does this undeniably complex, who-is-really-whom love triangle overflow with some …
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BY JASON VICTOR SERINUS
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1/17/24
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I know I’ve done my job when the first reaction to a spoonful of soup is a long sigh with closed eyes and a smile.The more you make wonderful soup, the more …
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BY SIDONIE MAROON
CULINARY EDUCATOR FOR THE FOOD CO-OP
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1/17/24
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The first weekend of January split the East Jefferson Rivals into two directions: southbound to Kelso for one of the largest girls' tournaments in the country, and westbound for the …
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BY RYAN WHITE
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1/17/24
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The East Jefferson girls basketball Rivals invaded Vashon Island and vanquished the Pirates last Wednesday.
The victory improved EJ’s record to 5-2, vaulting the …
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BY TAYLOR FRANK
AND BRIAN MACKENZIE
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1/17/24
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After six months as general manager of the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brian Curry can proudly point to some areas of improvement, while acknowledging that other goals …
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BY KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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The previous week's weather had me housebound, so no trips to the movie theater for me. Instead, I bunkered down and caught up on streaming series, as two shows ended their …
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BY KIRK BOXLEITNER
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1/17/24
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At The Food Co-op, a program years in the making is putting spare change to good use in the community.
Change for Change (previously RoundUP at the register) is a program offering …
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By MITZI JO GORDON
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1/10/24
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