Charlie Bermant

A new stage of life: Port Townsend dulcimer virtuoso reissues classic recordings

PORT TOWNSEND -- Robert Force first became known as a dulcimer virtuoso, then built a reputation as one of the first local educators to recognize… Continue reading

Fiddle festival fills pavilion at Fort Worden State Park

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Festival of American Fiddle Tunes kicked off its 34th year Sunday with a pair of concerts that filled the McCurdy Pavilion… Continue reading

Trivia knowledge pays off at Port Townsend’s Uptown Pub

PORT TOWNSEND -- Sometime during next week's Trivia Night at the Uptown Pub, master of ceremonies Corey Knudson will ask the 1,000th question since its… Continue reading

Port Townsend Rotary’s July Fourth fireworks could go dark next year; economy takes toll

PORT TOWNSEND -- The scary economy is threatening every aspect of modern life, so it should be no surprise that the local Independence Day celebration… Continue reading

Fiddle Tunes’ festival backdrop continues family tradition (**Gallery**)

PORT TOWNSEND -- The purpose of a concert backdrop is to set the stage for the music without interfering, adding a subtle mood to the… Continue reading

Interim director takes over Jefferson YMCA helm

PORT TOWNSEND -- The local YMCA branch has hired an interim director to replace the retired Bill Kush, although she has indicated that she will… Continue reading

Port Townsend nightspot brings big-city acts to town

The Upstage Theater and Restaurant in Port Townsend is not a typical small-town nightclub, especially this weekend. The club, located at 923 Washington St. in… Continue reading

Emergency service fund set up in Mexico by widow of Port Townsend man who drowned there

PORT TOWNSEND -- A fund to help improve lifeguard and emergency services in the Sayulita area of Mexico has been established by the widow of… Continue reading

Speed networking gets a workout at Jefferson County Chamber

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce sponsored a networking experiment Monday as part of its regular meeting, requiring members to prepare a… Continue reading

Stories differ on incident that led to stabbing in Port Hadlock

PORT HADLOCK -- Jefferson County sheriff's deputies have heard two different sides about an alleged attempted break-in on Eugene Street late Friday night. Sides agree… Continue reading

Port Townsend School Board to settle interim chief contract

PORT TOWNSEND -- The Port Townsend School Board is expected tonight to ratify a contract with Gene Laes, who will take over most of the… Continue reading

Sims Way paving set this week; traffic delays in store

PORT TOWNSEND -- Paving on Upper Sims Way should be finished this week, if the weather cooperates as expected, winding down a project intended to… Continue reading

Library grant survey to arrive in Port Townsend water bills

PORT TOWNSEND -- City utility customers will receive a survey with their next bill that asks them to estimate their income levels in order to… Continue reading

Jefferson Healthcare hospital to pay up to $80,000 to find CEO

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson Healthcare will pay up to $80,000 to find the right person to replace Chief Executive Officer Vic Dirksen. A list of… Continue reading

Wave Viewing Gallery upgrade in progress in Port Townsend Bay

PORT TOWNSEND -- An upgrade of the Wave Viewing Gallery, a portion of dock that sits out in Port Townsend Bay, that began this week… Continue reading

Websites crucial to businesses, Main Street Merchant Breakfast attendees told in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- Even though the Internet is colloquially known as the "World Wide Web," it is essential for small businesses to develop their online… Continue reading

Last call for Water Street Brewery in Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND -- Water Street Brewery and Ale House drew a lively crowd of regulars, old friends and well-wishers Thursday for its last night as… Continue reading

NPR’s ‘Says You!’ to tape in Chimacum; Clemente program to benefit

CHIMACUM -- A National Public Radio quiz show will be taped Saturday night in a benefit to support a local program designed to offer college-level… Continue reading

Jefferson County Democrats endorse Tharinger, Rosekrans, Austin among others

PORT TOWNSEND -- Jefferson County Democrats have endorsed candidates in the primary election. The 61 party members who gathered Tuesday night at the Quimper Grange… Continue reading

‘We Survived’ Sims Way work celebration set in Port Townsend; organizers hope all merchants participate

PORT TOWNSEND -- Construction of the redesign of Upper Sims Way is winding toward the end with the final paving of the stretch between Thomas… Continue reading