Charlie Bermant

Homegrown talent part of Port Townsend Film Festival

Click here for a schedule of films: http://tinyurl.pdnptfilm PORT TOWNSEND — This weekend’s Port Townsend Film Festival is not only a program of 70 diverse… Continue reading

Port Ludlow fire chief to take Arizona position

PORT LUDLOW — Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue Chief Ed Wilkerson will leave for an executive position in an Arizona fire district. Wilkerson’s last official… Continue reading

A delay out of respect: East Jefferson fire board to hold off on new appointment

PORT TOWNSEND — The East Jefferson Fire-Rescue commissioners will wait until after funeral services for Jess L. Bondurant Jr. are over before selecting his replacement… Continue reading

Quilcene fire commissioners to appeal recall ruling

PORT TOWNSEND — Two Quilcene Fire District commissioners plan to appeal a ruling allowing a recall action against them to proceed. The recall action, initiated… Continue reading

70 films at 6 screens in 3 days: Port Townsend Film Festival director expects crowds

PORT TOWNSEND — While there is no limit as to how many Port Townsend Film Festival passes can be sold, this weekend’s festival will be… Continue reading

Longtime Jefferson commissioners clerk retires

PORT TOWNSEND— Lorna Delaney, who has worked as clerk for the Jefferson County commissioners for 28 years, was given a rousing send-off by county personnel.… Continue reading

Port Townsend Food Bank needs more cash donations

PORT TOWNSEND — It is a natural act of kindness to bring extra food to the food bank, but it is not the most efficient… Continue reading

Second Port Townsend radio station quietly takes to the airwaves

PORT TOWNSEND— There was a storm of activity when community radio station KPTZ-FM arrived on the local airwaves in May, but a second new radio… Continue reading

United Good Neighbors celebrates Day of Caring with award

PORT TOWNSEND— The Jefferson County chapter of United Good Neighbors hopes to make its Day of Caring an annual event. “This is only the beginn­ing,”… Continue reading

Fair shows what makes Quilcene special

QUILCENE — This weekend’s Quilcene Fair — with its parade, classic car show and antler show — will display what makes the small town of… Continue reading

Natural food is focus of conference in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Fort Worden State Park will be a center of a discussion about natural food production as it hosts the North American Gathering… Continue reading

Chef plans to take the ugh out of hospital food in Port Townsend

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — Arran Stark wants to redefine hospital food. “When people talk about hospital cooking, they picture boxes… Continue reading

Maryland professor to head WSU Jefferson Extension

PORT HADLOCK — Washington State University has chosen a professor at the University of Maryland as the next director of its Jefferson County Extension Service.… Continue reading

Venerable — and controversial — street trees coming down

PORT TOWNSEND — A crew Monday began cutting down four aging poplar trees the city determined posed a hazard to the neighborhood. The tree removal… Continue reading

Jefferson chamber gets overview of Port Ludlow’s biggest ‘voice’

PORT TOWNSEND— Port Ludlow’s Village Council strives to preserve the quality of life in the waterfront village even though it has limited legal authority. “We… Continue reading

Volunteers sought for senior meals in East Jefferson

PORT TOWNSEND — A City Council member has taken the wheel to drive an effort to replace and enhance the recently discontinued senior meal program… Continue reading

9/11 REMEMBERED — Brief Bell Tower rites draw 75 in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — The annual service to commemorate the 9/11 terrorist attacks was better attended Sunday than in years past because it was the 10th… Continue reading

Attendance likely to set all-time record for 2011 Wooden Boat Festival

PORT TOWNSEND — The 35th Wooden Boat Festival sailed to a finish Sunday, with sponsors convinced that it was the most successful and well-attended event… Continue reading

Antique organ pipes on sale Saturday in Port Townsend benefit

PORT TOWNSEND — A truckload of antique organ pipes will be sold Saturday to fund renovation and maintenance of an antique organ now in use… Continue reading

WEEKEND — Updated with VIDEO — Wooden boats sail into Port Townsend for festival under sunny skies

This story is accompanied by two videos: 1. Multimedia journaist Nina Jurczynski talks to Jake Beattie, director of the Wooden Boat Foundation about his experiences… Continue reading