This week on the Compass we ask the new publisher of the Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader if the local newspaper is healthy … what changes he will bring … and whether the entire print media business itself is doomed.
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Nature Now #307 Tide Events & Myths
(first aired April 12, 2017). Author Jonathan White joins host Nan Evans via phone for their third conversation about various aspects of tides, based on his book “Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean.” Closing music is “Tides,” sung by Jimmy Buffet.
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Spool Going Round / Mike Sierociuk
Mike started his broadcast career in Community radio at KRVM in Eugene OR. He then had the good fortune of being a DJ on commercial radio stations: WRNR in Annapolis MD, KINK FM 102 in Portland OR, and KMTT “The Mountain” in Seattle WA. He finds himself back on a great community radio station in this wonderful arts community of Port Townsend WA. From November 2016 to December 2017, Spool Going Round (an eclectic mix of rock and roll including new music) aired Mondays from 8-10am. Mike is currently on sabbatical, but will rejoin us shortly.
#84 Earll Murman
(First airdate: April 11, 2017) A LASER FOCUS ON IMPROVING PORT TOWNSEND. Our Town Host Maryanne McNellis interviews Earll Murman, a retired MIT professor who brings his passion and finely trained scientific mind to many community issues: United Good Neighbors, LION (Local Investment Opportunity Network), the Jefferson County Community Foundation, the proposed new swimming pool, and simplifying corporate structure are all on his crowded agenda. Earll is determined to make Port Townsend a better place for all.
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Compass for the Week of April 10, 2017
We take a tour of Port Townsend’s spanking new state-of-the-art water treatment plant at the top of the town’s tallest hill, which seems to have no name.
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In Conversation – Curtis White
(first aired April 4, 2017). Host Sheila Bender interviews in studio Port Townsend resident Curtis White, and discusses his cultural criticism and fiction writing.
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Nature Now #306 All About Being an Aquarist and the Port Townsend Marine Science Center
(first aired April 5, 2017). Host Nan Evans talks to aquarist Ali Redman of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, and finds out what it means to be in that position at PTMSC. Closing music is “Aquarius,” performed by Ronald Dyson.
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Women & Film #2
(First airdate: April 5, 2017) KPTZ’s Marcia Perlstein and Larry Stein interview Terrence Davies, director of A Quiet Passion, and Mercedes Wade, director of Breakfast at Ina’s. The Women & Film Festival is April 8-9, 2017.
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Women & Film #1
(First airdate: April 5, 2017) KPTZ’s Marcia Perlstein and Larry Stein interview Leah Warshawski, director of Big Sonia, and Amy Benson, director of Drawing the Tiger. The Women & Film Festival is April 8-9, 2017.
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Check-in with the Boiler Room
(First airdate: April 4, 2017) Everybody Can host Sheila Ramsey talks with Colin Cabe about what’s new at the Boiler Room. Learn about Through the Wall art project and the very popular Adulting classes. Also find out how you can help create Hygiene Supply kits.
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