Charlie Bermant

Linda Landkammer helps get the new arboretum ready for today's opening at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: New native plant arboretum opens today in Chimacum

CHIMACUM — A 1-acre portion of a popular county park has been converted to an arboretum that showcases native plants as a way for visitors… Continue reading

Linda Landkammer helps get the new arboretum ready for today's opening at H.J. Carroll Park in Chimacum. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Port of Port Townsend candidates Peter Quinn

Library bond, candidate issues aired at lively Port Townsend forum

PORT TOWNSEND — The candidate forum season opened Tuesday night with a lively debate about city finances, the library measure and the special qualities of… Continue reading

Port of Port Townsend candidates Peter Quinn
Port Townsend School Board member Ann Burkhart

‘Redskins’ retired: Praise, scorn greet Port Townsend decision

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend School Board's vote to retire the Redskins mascot evoked both criticism and praise, with some saying the move was… Continue reading

Port Townsend School Board member Ann Burkhart

Port Townsend film fest gives second mystery guest clue

PORT TOWNSEND — The second of three clues to the identity of the special guest for the 14th annual Port Townsend Film Festival has been… Continue reading

Theresa Percy

Port Townsend keeps library director complaint hush-hush

PORT TOWNSEND — The City Council heard a workplace complaint against Port Townsend Library Director Theresa Percy during a closed session earlier this week. No… Continue reading

Theresa Percy
Port Townsend High School has used "Redskins" since 1926.

‘Redskins’ dropped as team name and mascot for Port Townsend High School

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News (and PDN news sources) PORT TOWNSEND — Despite strong opposition from some community members, the Port Townsend School Board… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School has used "Redskins" since 1926.
Jefferson Transit Fleet and Facility Manager Ben Arnold

Jefferson Transit donates used vans to two nonprofits

PORT TOWNSEND — Two passenger vans that were set to be declared as surplus vehicles by Jefferson Transit were handed over to a pair of… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit Fleet and Facility Manager Ben Arnold
David Engle

Port Townsend School Board extends superintendent to mid-2016

PORT TOWNSEND — After one year on the job, Port Townsend School Superintendent David Engle has been given a vote of confidence. Following the Port… Continue reading

David Engle
Volunteers with plywood coax Wanderer the seal back into the water in Port Townsend on Sunday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Third elephant seal of year in Port Townsend given town hospitality

PORT TOWNSEND — For the third time this year, a juvenile elephant seal has landed on a Port Townsend beach as part of his annual… Continue reading

Volunteers with plywood coax Wanderer the seal back into the water in Port Townsend on Sunday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Tyese Logan was one of about 30 people who spoke out Monday in favor of retaining "Redskins" at Port Townsend High School. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

‘Redskins’ retired as team name and mascot for Port Townsend High School

PORT TOWNSEND— The Port Townsend School Board voted unanimously on Monday night to retire the Redskins as a team name and mascot for the high… Continue reading

Tyese Logan was one of about 30 people who spoke out Monday in favor of retaining "Redskins" at Port Townsend High School. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson Transit accounts payable officer accused of theft in Oregon

PORT TOWNSEND — An executive employee at Jefferson Transit was arrested this month on an outstanding theft warrant stemming from an accusation that she took… Continue reading

Robert Force and his dulcimer.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

PENINSULA PROFILE: Musician’s tunes exude own personalities each time they’re played

PORT TOWNSEND — Robert Force has been there and done that in the world of folk music. He’s known for his quest “for the wild… Continue reading

Robert Force and his dulcimer.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Theresa Percy addresses the City Council earlier this year.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend City Hall mum about why head librarian placed on leave

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend Library Director Theresa Rini Percy is on administrative leave while a complaint against her is investigated, according to City Manager… Continue reading

Theresa Percy addresses the City Council earlier this year.  -- Photo by Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Image on the Port Townsend High School gym floor.  -- Peninsula Daily News photo

Redskins: Retire or retain? Debate moves to Port Townsend auditorium Monday night

PORT TOWNSEND — The School Board could decide whether to keep or change the high school’s Redskins team name and mascot Monday. The meeting will… Continue reading

Image on the Port Townsend High School gym floor.  -- Peninsula Daily News photo
Angelique Garcia throws the boule as Robert Force watches at left at the Pourhouse in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

French bocce game turning into a Port Townsend craze

PORT TOWNSEND — A French game that has elements of horseshoes, bocce ball, bowling and croquet has become a popular pastime at a Port Townsend… Continue reading

Angelique Garcia throws the boule as Robert Force watches at left at the Pourhouse in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Quimper Mercantile Assistant Manager Holly Mayshark

Jefferson Transit polling local merchants

PORT TOWNSEND — A Jefferson Transit official is visiting local merchants to determine their employees' ridership patterns and offer incentives to get people on the… Continue reading

Quimper Mercantile Assistant Manager Holly Mayshark
Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Jefferson County chamber acting as career ‘matchmaker’

PORT TOWNSEND — The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has started a mentoring program designed to help people who want to change their careers or… Continue reading

Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
The odor complaints were brought up when Port Townsend Paper Corp. applied to renew its wastewater permit. Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend paper mill dedicates line to odor complaints

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Paper Corp. has changed the message on its public comment line to accommodate odor-related complaints. For years, the mill… Continue reading

The odor complaints were brought up when Port Townsend Paper Corp. applied to renew its wastewater permit. Peninsula Daily News
Janette Force

1st ‘Guess the Guest’ clue released (AND . . . Port Townsend Film Festival is moving on up!)

PORT TOWNSEND — As it prepares for its 14th year, the Port Townsend Film Festival is moving up — literally — to a larger office… Continue reading

Janette Force

Port Townsend council advances utility rate hike

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend City Council will consider final approval of a hike in water and sewer rates next month after hearing the… Continue reading