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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.
Peninsula schools send graduates out into the world
Crescent High School graduate Bonny Hazelett examines the Hawaiian leaves and kukui nut necklace around the neck of Kaialii Story.
Oyster hatcheries put heartburn meds in the water to fight ocean acidification
Taylor Shellfish Company, an oyster hatchery in Quilcene, Wash., is trying to combat ocean acidification by putting a sodium carbonate solution in the water.
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.
With Climate Change, No Happy Clams
Carbon emissions are slowly acidifying ocean waters, forcing marine life to adapt.
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.
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.
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.
To give everybody a way to participate in the First Friday Art Walks around downtown Sequim, organizer Renne Brock-Richmond picked out theme colors for every month: red for February, green for March, purple for July, yellow for August, you get the idea.
Peninsula graduation ceremonies to begin this weekend
For the first time in known Clallam County history, Sequim High School is expected to graduate more seniors than Port Angeles in this season's commencement ceremonies.
Farm to School program gets nod from first lady
First lady Michelle Obama has taken note of a local school-based agricultural program and plans to send a letter of support that will be read at a fundraiser this week, according to the program's director.
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.
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.
Four Jefferson County students to attend math, science camp for girls
Four Jefferson County middle school students will attend a weeklong science and math camp for girls in July, the Port Townsend branch of the American Association of University Women announced this month.
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.
A bridge near you could tumble: 9 steel spans like the I-5 one ring North Olympic Peninsula
Nine truss bridges similar to the Interstate 5 span that collapsed Thursday evening over the Skagit River traverse rivers in Clallam and Jefferson counties.
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.
ShrimpFest returns to new locale after hiatus
After a year's absence, the Brinnon ShrimpFest has returned with verve. "We didn't have this [festival] last year, and there were a lot of people who really wanted this to happen this year," said Phil Thenstedt, one of the organizers for the Emerald Towns Alliance.
Olympic Art Fest unveils in Quilcene
A particular kind of nature walk beckons at Charlie and Sally Brown's place. It's a venture through hand-forged gates, hand-painted images, photography, watercolors and even scrollsaw art, all inspired by the surrounding flora and fauna.
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.