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Dale Michael Clairmore Jr. is an unexpected gift at the end of a very emotional year for his parents, Miho Yamaguchi-Clairmore and Dale Clairmore Sr.

Now is the time to nominate your local hero. We are looking for people who make a difference in Jefferson County - individuals who have made our communities a better place.

Both North Olympic Peninsula counties are reporting voter turnouts of more than 40 percent in Tuesday's special elections for school district levies.

'I was told I would never have a baby': Mom learned of pregnancy five days before delivering healthy Dale Jr.

Ex-Fort Worden manager in line for consultancy on learning center plans PORT TOWNSEND - Kate Burke's last day as manager of Fort Worden State Park was Friday.

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.

South Bellevue Community manager Brad Bennett is excited about a network of ziplines that will enhance the Bellevue Challenge Course in Eastgate Park.

Officials with the Maritime Transportation Authority say a ferry capable of carrying 600 passengers is now operating to both islands.

POSITION OPEN, NURSING ASSISTANT. 40 hours a week, introductory position. Wage based on experience.

A feast of drama, laughter and spice is about to be laid out. The 16th annual Playwrights' Festival, presented by Key City Public Theatre, begins tonight with a menu of three one-act plays - all comedies - on stage at the Key City Playhouse at 419 Washington St.

A senior staff member of the Center for Whale Research has identified some of the orcas spotted cavorting in Discovery Bay on Tuesday.

Second grade, Miss Finnell, 1936-37, Lincoln School--As best I can recall after some 75 years, the class group included Eileen Goodrich, unidentified, Marilyn Bukowsky, Pearl Erickson, unidentified, Walter LaDue, Laurence Campbell, Dick Dale, Donna Butler, Billy Cooper, unidentified; second row: unidentified, Lois All, unidentified, Joan Sweitzer, ... (more)

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These photos are brought to you by the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader, photographers Patrick J. Sullivan and Nicholas Johnson.

Often on opposite sides the country, poetry readings by both of Eastlake's Wave Books co-editors Matthew Zapruder and Joshua Beckman are few and far between.

There's a particular breed of traveler called the fisher-poet. They're commercial fishers, hearty women and men.

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.

Carlsborg-based Monroe House Moving's crew raced and beat the incoming tide late Wednesday night, successfully moving a 400,000-pound floating home built by Port Townsend's Little & Little Construction into the mud flats of Port Townsend Bay.

Guitarist Michael Mandrell and harpist David Michael will offer an evening of what they call "world fusion" music in an intimate house concert Friday.

Port Angeles council pair fails to persuade colleagues to rethink lawsuit fight against FEMA -- 2/8/12 -06:02 PM THE 2012 OLYMPIC Peninsula Salmon Derby, scheduled for Presidents Day weekend on Feb.