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In last week’s letter to the editor titled “Golf course benefits entire community” the author concludes by asking, “There is only one skate park, would we take that out as not …
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1/11/23
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Column advanced deer conversation
I want to express my appreciation for the piece that Scott Doggett penned on May 1 about deer.
While the City has been wanting to initiate a …
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5/15/24
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I contracted COVID volunteering outdoors. I brought it home to my husband who is almost 80. He came down with a positive test on a Saturday morning in Port Townsend.
After calls, and call …
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8/1/22
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Let’s talk more reasonably about the large city-owned property bordered by San Juan, F, Walker, and Blaine streets, Shall we?
For thousands of years this area was probably an important …
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1/11/23
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I urge the city to keep the Port Townsend golf course open for the long-term.
Having played the course over the last 42 years, including my years on the high school golf team, I remember how …
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11/11/22
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A few years ago, I was appointed to the board of the East Jefferson Fire Rescue when it was undergoing a transition to having members from specific districts, as opposed to at-large. I served …
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1/12/23
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Students at Chimacum High School/Middle School want (need) after-school tutoring in math, writing, science, social studies, and more.
Sessions will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:20 …
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1/12/23
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The Port Townsend Food Bank is blessed to be located in the Mountain View Commons for many reasons. One of the best parts of our location is the amazing crew from the parks and facilities. Brenda, …
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1/13/23
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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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This letter is regarding the levy for our East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR).
I believe this levy (composed of two propositions) must be passed for the following reasons:
One: EJFR has not …
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1/13/23
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The plan to turn over streetside and roadside maintenance duties from the City to adjacent property owners, is positive in a number of ways but there is one major flaw: Adjacent property owners may …
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3/22/23
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The new windows being installed at the main Port Townsend Post Office cast light on an old problem: Only the able-bodied can climb the 13 steep steps into the building. There are no ramps nor …
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3/22/23
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Thanks for your article and opinion pieces about the usage of the fairgrounds.
I didn’t know that there was a question about, perhaps, poor management of the grounds. I’m not …
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3/15/23
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Recently The Leader had an outstanding article about the shelters which are built by Community Build. The reporter identified these shelters as tiny houses. I would like to clarify that there are …
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1/20/23
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The Port Townsend City Council planning meeting on Feb. 13 focused on providing affordable housing in Port Townsend for resident workers and long-term residents, many of whom don’t have the …
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3/15/23
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Deer following you?
Between May and July, most does give birth to one or two fawns. And like any mother, she has a strong instinct to protect her young from harm. You may not see yourself as a …
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3/15/23
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Jumping Mouse Children’s Center is a true treasure for our community.
This nonprofit provides transformative mental health therapy for children from age 2 to 12. Their unique …
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8/10/22
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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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Port Townsend, Brinnon, Quilcene, and Chimacum school districts are pleased to recognize the service of our elected school board members. These 20 dedicated volunteers work diligently to oversee our …
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1/20/23
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Drive carefully as our new fawns are coming soon.
It is estimated that 120 humans are killed annually nationally by deer mostly running out in front of our cars.
Good to slow down …
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4/14/23
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