Charlie Bermant

Bicyclists en route from Florida to Vancouver, B.C., stop off in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Zoa Lumsden and Fin Fagan were only a few weeks into their cross-country bicycle journey when a woman in Bay St. Louis,… Continue reading

Busy final candidate filing day expected in Jefferson

PORT TOWNSEND — Candidate filings were sparse Thursday, restricted to two people seeking school board positions in Western Jefferson County and two new candidates for… Continue reading

Admiralty Inlet ocean life studied to accommodate potential undersea turbine generators

PORT TOWNSEND — Four submerged data collection devices were retrieved in Admiralty Inlet off the shore of Whidbey Island on Wednesday as scientists prepare to… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners hear from farthest-flung constituents

HOH — The three Jefferson County commissioners heard of residents’ frustration with land-use restrictions created by the state Growth Management Act and the National Park… Continue reading

Primary contest forms for Port Townsend City Council seat

PORT TOWNSEND — A primary contest in the race to replace Port Townsend City Councilwoman Laurie Medlicott formed when a third candidate filed for the… Continue reading

Jefferson candidate filings begin contested ballot races

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County developed its first contested races of this election year Tuesday as a retired chiropractor and an attorney squared off to… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners to meet in West End on Tuesday

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County commissioners are preparing for the last in a series of outreach sessions with citizens… Continue reading

Port Townsend Main Street Program celebrates 26th anniversary tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — Today's 26th anniversary party for the Port Townsend Main Street Program will be an occasion to recognize community members and get out… Continue reading

Middle school students in Port Townsend try their hands at nontraditional learning

PORT TOWNSEND — Classroom instruction is essential, but students also benefit from “experiential” learning outside of regular coursework, said the principal of Blue Heron Middle… Continue reading

New York painting with memories for Port Angeles woman finds Port Townsend home with artist’s daughter

An abstract painting with provenance in 1960s New York City found its way to the North Olympic Peninsula last month when the Port Angeles daughter… Continue reading

‘Music man’ Andy Mackie’s back in town, performs at Upstage

PORT TOWNSEND — Monday night is open mic at The Upstage, and Andy Mackie’s name is always first on the list, even during the past… Continue reading

Port Townsend Memorial Day commemoration for all ages

PORT TOWNSEND — Monday’s Memorial Day commemoration featured two people who represented youth and age with respect to military service. Marjorie Carpentier, 91, a World… Continue reading

A toast: Brinnon’s Geoduck Tavern holds spot on national magazine’s list of ‘best’

BRINNON — The regulars at the Geoduck Tavern compare it to “Cheers,” where everyone knows your name and makes you feel welcome if they don't.… Continue reading

Longtime boater to run for Port of Port Townsend position

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend resident Steve Tucker has announced he will run for the Port of Port Townsend commissioner seat now held by John… Continue reading

Quilcene dad charged with vehicular assault involving daughter, 4

PORT TOWNSEND — A Quilcene man who crashed his car, injuring both himself and his 4-year-old riding in the back seat March 31, has been… Continue reading

‘Alternative prom’ to be held at Port Townsend’s Boiler Room tonight

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Boiler Room is hosting its eighth annual prom party tonight, providing people of all ages a chance to celebrate… Continue reading

Richmond ‘probably’ to file for Port Townsend City Council

PORT TOWNSEND — As the filing deadline approaches for this year’s election, there are few announced candidates — the most recent possibility being Paul Richmond,… Continue reading

Seattle Symphony to play Port Townsend (and high school musicians get to sit in)

PORT TOWNSEND — The Seattle Symphony’s upcoming Port Townsend appearance will be a very special occasion, said Centrum’s Executive Director John MacElwee, and will be… Continue reading

City, county hope to make up lag on parks deal in East Jefferson

By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — The establishment of a mechanism to coordinate recreation opportunities between the city of Port Townsend and… Continue reading

Nonprofit school asks Jefferson for deferral of $7,483 permit fee

PORT TOWNSEND — County commissioners Monday tabled action on deferring permit fees for private, nonprofit Sunfield School. The school is requesting deferral of a $7,483… Continue reading