Charlie Bermant

Port Townsend Library invites questions, seeks ideas at community meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend Library officials will field questions about a $9 million renovation project — and anything else participants want to talk about… Continue reading

One way to help recover from a brutal attack: Do a little Charlie Chaplin

PORT TOWNSEND — One therapy for recovery from trauma can be having fun. Ask Linda LeBrane, a 63-year-old Port Townsend woman who was the victim… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit budget passes, keeps service routes

PORT TOWNSEND — Voters were promised that approval of a 0.3 percent sales tax increase to support Jefferson Transit would protect existing service routes with… Continue reading

Rhody Parade draws big crowds

PORT TOWNSEND — After a week of sunshine, organizers of the 76th annual Rhododendron Parade were expecting good weather for Saturday's parade, so the morning's… Continue reading

Rhododendron Festival uniquely Port Townsend — this weekend’s events

PORT TOWNSEND—The annual Rhododendron Festival, which is now in full swing, is an event that demonstrates what is unique about Port Townsend while bringing people… Continue reading

State board rules in favor of Port Townsend Paper biomass project

PORT TOWNSEND — The state Pollution Control Board has effectively denied an appeal of a permit for a $55 million upgrade of the Port Townsend… Continue reading

Port Townsend promoter goes long way back with guitar legend Kottke

PORT TOWNSEND — For concert promoter Bill Kiely, renowned acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke isn’t just a client; he’s a close friend. Kiely, who operates a… Continue reading

Quilcene Park volunteers ready for summer work

QUILCENE — Formal “adoption” proceedings for the Quilcene Campground and Day Use Park are complete. A cadre of volunteers has made a commitment to maintain… Continue reading

Quilcene, Brinnon schools name new superintendent

BRINNON — The new superintendent for Brinnon and Quilcene school districts will start work July 1. Wally F. Lis, who is the principal of Rainier… Continue reading

Federal judge upholds Port Townsend in roundabout lawsuit

PORT TOWNSEND — A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed a merchant’s suit against the city of Port Townsend, ruling that the city should not… Continue reading

‘Today is about community’: Jefferson Heart of Service recipients applauded

PORT TOWNSEND — Four community volunteers who have done outstanding deeds of public service received the 2011 Jefferson County Heart of Service award Tuesday. “Today… Continue reading

Quilcene Park volunteers ready for summer work

QUILCENE — Formal “adoption” proceedings for the Quilcene Campground and Day Use Park are complete. A cadre of volunteers has made a commitment to maintain… Continue reading

WSU Extension one way around rising college costs, Jefferson chamber told

PORT TOWNSEND—After its beginning as a channel for the agricultural arts, Washington State University Extension has become an essential educational component for rural areas such… Continue reading

Sculpture dedication caps new Port Townsend downtown civic district

PORT TOWNSEND — The completion of the Civic District was capped by Saturday’s dedication of an evocative sculpture that is meant to define a part… Continue reading

Finalists for joint Quilcene-Brinnon schools chief position to meet public

QUILCENE — Two finalists for a joint Quilcene-Brinnon superintendent position will meet the public today. Martin Schmidt, superintendent of the Gorman (Calif.) Independent School District,… Continue reading

Tibetan Buddhist master to teach in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — A Tibetan Buddhist master will teach in Port Townsend on Thursday. His Eminience Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will speak from 6 p.m.… Continue reading

Students grieve after Chimacum ninth-grader found dead of self-inflicted gunshot

CHIMACUM — Grief counselors were available for Chimacum High School students Thursday after a popular ninth-grade student committed suicide Wednesday. Nathan Paulson, 14, a ninth-grader… Continue reading

Port Townsend boating season to open with parade

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend boating season is book-ended by two events, September's renowned Wooden Boat Festival and this weekend's less formal but no… Continue reading

Images of motherhood exhibited at Fort Worden State Park

PORT TOWNSEND — A Canadian artist is displaying a series of multimedia portraits of motherhood at Fort Worden State Park in an unconventional celebration of… Continue reading

Medlicott won’t run again for Port Townsend City Council

PORT TOWNSEND — Laurie Medlicott, one of four members of the Port Townsend City Council whose term expires this year, will not run for a… Continue reading