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Democrats pay tribute to Dicks at Port Townsend fish fry

PORT TOWNSEND — This year's election is crucial for the nation, said the region's longtime congressman who is calling it quits after more than a… Continue reading

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Jayme Seabrook gives Charlie Hetrick of Quilcene a haircut and a trim. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Vets get haircuts, more at Port Townsend ‘stand down’

PORT TOWNSEND — Local veterans in need of food, clothing, shelter and support services got a hand up at a “stand down” event at the… Continue reading

Jayme Seabrook gives Charlie Hetrick of Quilcene a haircut and a trim. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Ballots trickling in — but Jefferson auditor expects that to change

PORT TOWNSEND — Voters are taking their time filling out primary ballots, said Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge — but she expects the participation rate… Continue reading

Composer and arranger Johnny Mandel talks about Old Blue Eyes at the Port Townsend Jazz Festival. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Fame is painless for composer Johnny Mandel

PORT TOWNSEND — When Johnny Mandel was small, his family would say that he was nothing but a haircut. “The fact that I was born… Continue reading

Composer and arranger Johnny Mandel talks about Old Blue Eyes at the Port Townsend Jazz Festival. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Brian Justy is a consultant hired to develop a business plan for the Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Consultant creates business plan for Fort Worden

PORT TOWNSEND — All state parks are facing the same economic woes, but it could be that Fort Worden State Park can offset these problems… Continue reading

Brian Justy is a consultant hired to develop a business plan for the Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
George Capacci listens to Brian Churchwell explain the lessons learned from the rollout of the new ferry reservations system at a meeting in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Online ferry reservations working well, state says

PORT TOWNSEND — Initial glitches in the “Save A Spot” reservation system for the Port Townsend-Coupeville route have been overcome, and the process has provided… Continue reading

George Capacci listens to Brian Churchwell explain the lessons learned from the rollout of the new ferry reservations system at a meeting in Port Townsend. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

WEEKEND: Port Ludlow hosts Festival by the Bay

PORT LUDLOW — This small waterside town is welcoming visitors this weekend when the Festival by the Bay offers three days of music, vendors, fireworks,… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Port Townsend Relay For Life begins Saturday

PORT TOWNSEND — Music and children’s activities are on tap during the Relay For Life of Port Townsend, which begins at noon Saturday and extends… Continue reading

Quimper Mercantile to artisans: Show us your wares

PORT TOWNSEND — Local artisans are being recruited to show off their wares for possible inclusion at the Quimper Mercantile Co. store. The event —… Continue reading

The Comanche will be docked near the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend through early Sunday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Retired Coast Guard tug offering tours in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A retired Coast Guard tugboat that was involved in the final battles of World War II will be on display at the… Continue reading

The Comanche will be docked near the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend through early Sunday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Terri McQuillen speaks in favor of keeping the Redskin mascot at a meeting with the Port Townsend School Board Monday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend School Board sets up panel on mascot

PORT TOWNSEND — The School Board said it will consider whether the district will keep or change the Redskins mascot in about a year after… Continue reading

Terri McQuillen speaks in favor of keeping the Redskin mascot at a meeting with the Port Townsend School Board Monday night. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Chely Wright is coming to Port Townsend in September. Michael Granberry

Gay country singer to appear at Port Townsend Film Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — A country-and-western singer who became a gay activist after coming out in 2010 will appear as a special guest at the Port… Continue reading

Chely Wright is coming to Port Townsend in September. Michael Granberry

Port Townsend may pull Memorial Field funds

PORT TOWNSEND — The agreement between city and county governments for the support of Memorial Field and the Port Townsend Recreation Center is being re-examined… Continue reading

Thresa Locke and Gary Laxson work on a tattoo design at diGee Ink in Port Townsend. Body Works has also opened on West Sims Way. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Two shops open in Port Townsend for body art

PORT TOWNSEND — After about seven years with no place to get a tattoo, Port Townsend now encompasses two new businesses for people who seek… Continue reading

Thresa Locke and Gary Laxson work on a tattoo design at diGee Ink in Port Townsend. Body Works has also opened on West Sims Way. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port gets advice, and more, at Quilcene meet

QUILCENE — Port of Port Townsend officials aim to help build up the business community in Quilcene and are asking community members for advice. “The… Continue reading

State Supreme Court upholds Quilcene recall effort

QUILCENE — A notice that the state Supreme Court upholds a lower court’s ruling in the case of two Quilcene Fire District commissioners accused of… Continue reading

Youngsters welcome the pullers to Fort Worden Thursday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Canoes welcomed to Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Canoes traveling in the 2012 Paddle to Squaxin came ashore at Fort Worden State Park on Thursday, with pullers greeted by an… Continue reading

Youngsters welcome the pullers to Fort Worden Thursday. Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Port Townsend High School mascot controversy back

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend High School mascot, the Redskins, is the center of a controversy over whether it is demeaning to Native Americans.… Continue reading

Domini Svornich and Mari Mullen

Free concert series begins today in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The Concerts on the Dock series begins tonight, showcasing local bands to bring people downtown and, if residents are lucky, enjoy the… Continue reading

Domini Svornich and Mari Mullen

Jefferson County putting records access online

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County has developed a strategic technology plan that will allow the county to upgrade its online services. “I’m excited about this,”… Continue reading