Charlie Bermant

Port Townsend hospital to focus its outreach on Facebook

PORT TOWNSEND— The social networking site Facebook is expected to become an important part of Jefferson Healthcare’s community outreach, according to information presented to the… Continue reading

Port Townsend will get another new ferry in 2012

PORT TOWNSEND— A third new state ferry will take its maiden voyage on the Port Townsend-Coupeville run when the MV Kennewick has its inaugural sailing,… Continue reading

Applicants for fire board vacancy sought

PORT TOWNSEND — East Jefferson Fire-Rescue is soliciting applications from people who are interested in serving as fire comm­issioner to fill the expired term of… Continue reading

Emergency money to repair historic — and rotting — Bell Tower approved

PORT TOWNSEND — An emergency allocation for the repair of the landmark 1890 Bell Tower has been approved by the City Council. “All four support… Continue reading

Port Townsend candidates forum opens election season tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — Election season begins with a voters forum tonight that includes candidates from two City Council races and features discussion of an upcoming… Continue reading

‘Music man’ Mackie seriously ill in Michigan, friends report

PORT TOWNSEND— Andy Mackie, the former Quilcene “music man” who is credited with changing the scope of music education on the North Olympic Peninsula, is… Continue reading

Gov. Gregoire visits Kinetic Skulpture Race as the state’s First Tourist [Updated with VIDEO]

Meet the Kinetic SkulPTure Race 2011 Rose Hips Kween on video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVPB3iN7VJI PORT TOWNSEND — Like its predecessors, the 29th annual Kinetic ­SkulPTure Race featured… Continue reading

Jefferson chamber gets participatory lesson in connection

PORT TOWNSEND — People in an organization or a community are like parts in a machine which function together and lose their effectiveness if one… Continue reading

‘Pearl of the Peninsula’ proclaimed as Quilcene dedicates its new entrance sign, park

QUILCENE— About 80 people helped dedicate Gateway Park and a new welcome sign at the south end of Quilcene on Friday afternoon. The new sign,… Continue reading

Seal pup beheaded, skinned on Fort Worden grounds

PORT TOWNSEND — Marine mammal scientists are looking for clues into the beheading and skinning of a seal pup in a parking area of Fort… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Kinetic madness erupts in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The annual summer festivals require substantial planning, scheduling and financial support, but this weekend’s Kinetic ­SkulPTure Race — with a capital PT… Continue reading

Port Angeles couple receive environmental award

PORT TOWNSEND — The Eleanor Stopps Environmental Leadership Award is a big deal, given to those who have made significant contributions in the protection and… Continue reading

Sen. Hargrove teaches a reality civics lesson in a Chimacum classroom

CHIMACUM— State Sen. Jim Hargrove isn’t an expert on bullying but feels it occurs because adults have set a poor behavioral example. “Politics is a… Continue reading

Jefferson County develops online parks survey

PORT TOWNSEND — A committee formed to develop a strategy for the use of park facilities in Jeff­erson County is using a survey to determine… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s old downtown sidewalks said to be in danger of collapse

PORT TOWNSEND— The shoring up of the void spaces beneath downtown sidewalks is scheduled for next spring, but a patchwork solution will begin this week.… Continue reading

Aero Museum founder introduces kids to flight to keep them grounded about drugs

PORT TOWNSEND — Teaching kids to fly is a good way to instill a sense of discipline and responsibility, the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce… Continue reading

Port Townsend wraps up ‘wonderful’ film festival (UPDATED with VIDEO)

PORT TOWNSEND — It's a wrap. The 12th annual Port Townsend Film Festival closed Sunday night with special showings of the two films that won… Continue reading

Two East Jefferson public safety agencies expand outreach

PORT TOWNSEND — Two local public safety agencies have taken new public relations initiatives seeking to inform people of their activities and provide emergency information.… Continue reading

Port Townsend wraps up ‘wonderful’ film festival

PORT TOWNSEND — It’s a wrap. The 12 annual Port Townsend Film Festival closed Sunday night with special showings of the two films that won… Continue reading

Port Townsend Film Festival special guest Buck Henry talks about career

PORT TOWNSEND — In accordance with what has become a Port Townsend Film Festival tradition, special guest Buck Henry made his first public appearance in… Continue reading