John Butler, Author at Washington Daily News

Community Columns

Tell me something good

I was recently invited to speak at one of Washington’s book clubs about what the Washington Harbor District Alliance is up to, the status of ... Read more

by John Butler, Monday, October 2, 2017 3:07 am

Community Columns

When did you last visit one of our galleries?

  According to the Rural Policy Research Institute, rural residents receive less than 5 percent of national philanthropic funding, and significantly less federal community and ... Read more

by John Butler, Sunday, September 3, 2017 2:56 pm

Community Columns

The trends of farmers markets

Despite all the news about economic globalization covering the planet with big box stores, public markets are undergoing a sweeping renaissance as people around the ... Read more

by John Butler, Monday, August 7, 2017 12:01 am

Community Columns

What separates us from the rest

Unlike many rural downtowns, Washington has adapted to change and yet maintained its local roots. While other towns have become irreversibly dilapidated in favor of ... Read more

by John Butler, Sunday, July 16, 2017 8:48 pm

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