Spruce St. Weekly

Brennan La Brie is nine years old. He’s also the publisher of the Spruce St. Weekly, a newspaper which has beeen in continuous publication for over a year. The weekly publication costs 25 cents, reports on neighborhood news throughout the Port Townsend community with a special emphasis on (yep) Spruce Street where Brennan lives with his family.
Recently selected as one of twelve kid reporters for «Time For Kids», Brennan has also appeared three times on NPR radio in recent weeks. See:
for Brennan’s bio and pic.
Although I was unable to purchase a copy of his newspaper, which is sold out almost as soon as it is printed, I asked a Port Townsend Leader reporter to make me a «bootleg» copy with the Leader’s copy machine. BTW, I did give Brennan a quarter for my «new» copy… I don’t need bad karma with a member of the press who is likely to still be publishing in 2050!
My issue included both important and useful articles:
«Dicks Arrives in PT» refers to an interview with Congressman Norm DIcks in which his constituents expressed concerns about the cost of the current healthcare system and the cost of healthcare reform.
As Brennan reports, «[when the reporter questioned] whether these forums really influence his actions, or are just a sounding board for local voices…{Dicks} then gave a lengthy response but I am not sure if the answer was in it.»
The stamp of a true reporter… digging deep to find the truth!
Brennan also reports of a new flashing speed sign on San Juan Avenue, but notes that «the information does not get sent to police headquarters, according to Sgt. Ed Green of the police.»
Another article reviews a new taco truck. Bub’s Tacos with fresh food is found in a wagon «ordered from EBay.»
You get the drift… this newspaper is pithy, personal and timely. Somehow, I’m pretty sure Brennan La Brie, publisher, will go on to win a Pulitzer. Stay tuned…