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Pete DeBoer

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Fair winds and following seas, Kingston | Down at the Port

I have often ended this column by referencing an ability to see the edge of the page. My…

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Last ‘Down at the Port’ column nears | Down at the Port

I took a look at the calendar the other day and realized when next month arrives, I will…

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A great way to end a wonderful summer

My dad used to say, look where there are a lot of boat trailers parked and you will…

The Port of Kingston added a second Gem car to its fleet. When visiting boaters come to town

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Our favorite time of the year at the port is here

A couple of weeks ago, the Greater Kingston Kiwanis Club held a very successful fundraising Brew Fest event…

Kingston's Fourth of July celebration draws visitors to our town — and helps draw the community together.

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Fourth of July celebration needs your help

In just two months, the town will be packed with happy people celebrating the Fourth of July. Our…

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Fishing, crabbing off to a stellar start; dredge on horizon | Down at the Port

We have had some great dancing and foot-stomping music to kick off the Concerts on the Cove series.

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Get your vitamin D prescription filled at the port | Down at the Port

I was reading the other day that all the hype about Vitamin D might be a bunch of…

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New public parks, port projects blooming in spring | Down at the Port

What’s that smell in the air? I think it is people mowing their lawns.

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Port manager on the clock; plenty of projects ahead | Down at the Port

Our new port manager, David Malone, has checked in and hit the ground running.

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Port moves forward with properties, staffing changes | Down at the Port

Wow, only two months left until we turn to another year. It has been 13 years since the…

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The port is staying busy as the weather cools | Down at the Port

October always seems like a transition month to me.

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An unusually nice summer down at the Port of Kingston | Down at the Port

Wow! Only three weeks left in the summer of 2013. I think that weather-wise, this has been one…

The property formerly occupied by the Kingston Inn will become a park. The Port of Kingston acquired the property through an anonymous donation.

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Kingston marina, port property is bustling right now | Down at the Port

How about that 4th of July Celebration! It sure was a great day in our town.

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Summer begins with exciting news at the Port | Down at the Port

In the Pacific Northwest, everyone waits longingly for summer to get here.

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Time for summer fun at the Port of Kingston | Down at the Port

Have you made it down to the Farmers Market yet? A nice salad made from those fresh vegetables…

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Practice safe boating while silt remains in the cove | Down at the Port

Spring is finally here! I know because I had to go buy some antihistamines the other day.

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The flowers are coming, the flowers are coming | Down at the Port

I was walking around down at the port with Ray, our head gardener, last week noticing all the…

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The Port of Kingston: Now on your smartphone | Down at the Port

The Christmas lights have been stowed away in dozens of hard plastic boxes that are catalogued like the…

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Though wet, our climate keeps things interesting | Down at the Port

Right around the time you are reading this, you might notice that the days are getting, incrementally, just…

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Port is selling SoundRunner ferries; docks are at capacity | Down at the Port

OK, it’s time to switch into full holiday mode. Aren’t you happy that all the political commercials are…