Chimacum News

Democratic state Rep. Kevin Van De Wege of Sequim said he has issues with the Dungeness water rule, but he also defended it Tuesday at a breakfast meeting of entrepreneurs.

Port Townsend Observation Deck By Patrick J. Sullivan, Port Townsend, WA psullivan@ptleader.com The Montana Madman muses about today, yesterday and tomorrow - in Port Townsend and beyond.

The Jefferson County YMCA has received a $15,000 supplemental grant for two after-school programs at Port Townsend and Chimacum schools.

A special Mother's Day plant sale, roller derby, high tea, Spring Fling cleanup, concerts, lectures and Rolfing for youngsters are all offered on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.

The American Association of University Women Foundation in Port Townsend will present scholarships and awards Saturday, May 18.

Walking a mile in her high-heeled shoes can be painful. "It's not easy to walk in these shoes," said Michael Shively, a Port Townsend High School student, after Wednesday's march - more of a totter for some - to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault against women.

IN THE PAST decade, enrollment in our small rural school district decreased by a third, and the percentage of low-income kids in our schools doubled from 25 percent to 50 percent.

Port Townsend Observation Deck By Patrick J. Sullivan, Port Townsend, WA psullivan@ptleader.com The Montana Madman muses about today, yesterday and tomorrow - in Port Townsend and beyond.

SALUDOS! HEADED SOUTH of the border, selling everything! Furniture, beds, dresser drawers, tables, chairs, rugs, office station, art, display cases, fabric, beads, topiary frames, lumber, tools, garden everything, pots, BBQ; all most go.

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Port Townsend Observation Deck By Patrick J. Sullivan, Port Townsend, WA psullivan@ptleader.com The Montana Madman muses about today, yesterday and tomorrow - in Port Townsend and beyond.

Celebrating The ReCyclery THE RECYCLERY, A nonprofit bike center at Blaine and Kearney streets in Port Townsend, invites the public to its birthday party - also an introduction to the Step On It! campaign - Thursday at the Cotton Building, 607 Water St., Port Townsend.

SALUDOS! HEADED SOUTH of the border, selling everything! Furniture, beds, dresser drawers, tables, chairs, rugs, office station, art, display cases, fabric, beads, topiary frames, lumber, tools, garden everything, pots, BBQ; all most go.

Food and wine lovers are invited to savor new wines and cider releases paired with regional artisan cheeses during the Olympic Peninsula Wineries' annual Northwest Wine and Cheese Tour this weekend.

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A Renaissance fair, Mustang car show and plethora of plant sales are among the attractions this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula.

The expo runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11 at the Lair Building at Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St.

Port Townsend Observation Deck By Patrick J. Sullivan, Port Townsend, WA psullivan@ptleader.com The Montana Madman muses about today, yesterday and tomorrow - in Port Townsend and beyond.

SALUDOS! HEADED SOUTH of the border, selling everything! Furniture, beds, dresser drawers, tables, chairs, rugs, office station, art, display cases, fabric, beads, topiary frames, lumber, tools, garden everything, pots, BBQ; all most go.

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