The bard of Port Townsend | Port Townsend Leader (ptleader.com)

First came an email, next a voicemail, then more email, including forwards from other people who work at The Leader: Laura Martin, long- time resident of Port Townsend, had passed away. 
It was the kind of outreach that more generally follows a muckety muck, perhaps a city official or the CEO of a top employer — someone who played a role that had a big impact on the community.
The role Laura C. Martin, 73, played was herself, a talented, eccentric character who saw boundaries as blurry, if she saw them at all. It was the kind of outreach that says as much about Port Townsend as it does about Martin, who had lived here 42 years when she died June 6.

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A tribute to Laura Martin — The Jefferson County Beacon (jeffcobeacon.com)

By Charlie Bermant
Laura Martin was everywhere. There were the usual places, like the Farmers Market and Concerts on the Dock. She also turned up at smaller gatherings, especially when they had anything to do with music or dancing.
Laura, 73, died on Friday, June 7, after a night filled with song, stories, and dance. A neighbor discovered her body that morning, at which time she could not be revived.
There were two major community events in the days after her death, Pride Day and the Race to Alaska kickoff. While hundreds of people were present, locals sensed something missing as Laura wasn’t there.

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