Charlie Bermant

Alicia Demetropolis holds copies of her new quarterly newsletter designed to examine death-related issues. Demetropolis is hosting a “Death Over Coffee” event in Sequim on Saturday. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Death Over Coffee’ event Saturday in Sequim looks to overcome barriers around touchy subject — corrected

SEQUIM — A health care worker is looking to demystify death and dying by publishing a free newsletter about the topic supplemented by meetings where… Continue reading

Alicia Demetropolis holds copies of her new quarterly newsletter designed to examine death-related issues. Demetropolis is hosting a “Death Over Coffee” event in Sequim on Saturday. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Alicia Demetropolis holds copies of her new quarterly newsletter designed to examine death-related issues. Demetropolis is hosting a “Death Over Coffee” event in Sequim on Saturday. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

‘Death Over Coffee’ event Saturday in Sequim looks to overcome barriers around touchy subject — corrected

EDITOR'S NOTE: The location of Saturday's event has been corrected. SEQUIM — A health care worker is looking to demystify death and dying by publishing… Continue reading

Alicia Demetropolis holds copies of her new quarterly newsletter designed to examine death-related issues. Demetropolis is hosting a “Death Over Coffee” event in Sequim on Saturday. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
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Maritime Discovery Initiative details discussed tonight at Port Townsend presentation

PORT TOWNSEND — After one complete semester of programming driven by the Maritime Discovery Initiative, Port Townsend School District officials will update the public at… Continue reading

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Realtor Teri Nomura

Port Townsend home, consultants answer aging at home concerns

PORT TOWNSEND — A model home that incorporates design elements intended to serve older and less mobile homeowners is serving as an education tool in… Continue reading

Realtor Teri Nomura
Robert “Moe” Moser ()

Memorial service Saturday in Quilcene to honor deputy fire chief’s memory

QUILCENE — A memorial service for Deputy Fire Chief Robert “Moe” Moser on Saturday will pay tribute to his contributions to the fire department and… Continue reading

Robert “Moe” Moser ()
Brinnon resident Bob Shadbolt compares the water level from this month's flooding to previous high levels in December and in 2007. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)

Brinnon dried out and back to normal following second flood in as many months

BRINNON — A flood that made national news earlier this month has left few signs in this small south county community. “Things are pretty much… Continue reading

Brinnon resident Bob Shadbolt compares the water level from this month's flooding to previous high levels in December and in 2007. (Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News)
Carrie Blair

WEEKEND: Port Townsend Rising, now in its third year, continues today, Sunday, Monday

Today, tonight signify Friday, Feb. 13. PORT TOWNSEND — Area participation in a global effort to call attention to domestic violence while celebrating the empowerment… Continue reading

Carrie Blair

Chimacum schools plan on second try after $34.8 million bond measure is defeated

CHIMACUM — The decisive defeat of Chimacum Schools’ $34.8 million bond proposal Tuesday hasn’t discouraged district officials. They plan to try again in April and… Continue reading

Carrie Blair

WEEKEND: Port Townsend Rising, now in its third year, grows to four days of events starting today

Today, tonight signify Friday, Feb. 13. PORT TOWNSEND — Area participation in a global effort to call attention to domestic violence while celebrating the empowerment… Continue reading

Carrie Blair

Chimacum schools plan on second try after $34.8 million bond measure is defeated

CHIMACUM — The decisive defeat of Chimacum Schools’ $34.8 million bond proposal Tuesday hasn’t discouraged district officials. They plan to try again in April and… Continue reading

City maintenance worker Brenda Chisolm

Mountain View Commons bond passage launches plans for improvements, starting with roof

PORT TOWNSEND — The passage of a $3.6 million bond to repair Mountain View Commons on Tuesday was met with elation and the immediate launching… Continue reading

City maintenance worker Brenda Chisolm

Superintendent: Port Townsend School District levy success ensures funding for present programs

PORT TOWNSEND — The passage of a four-year levy will give the Port Townsend School District reliable funding to keep present programs in place, said… Continue reading

City maintenance worker Brenda Chisolm

Mountain View Commons bond passage launches plans for improvements, starting with roof

PORT TOWNSEND — The passage of a $3.6 million bond to repair Mountain View Commons on Tuesday was met with elation and the immediate launching… Continue reading

City maintenance worker Brenda Chisolm
Port Townsend Paper Corp. President Roger Hagen stands in front of the company's new generator. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

Port Townsend Paper Corp., sold to Atlanta holding company

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend Paper Corp. is changing ownership this week with a newly formed holding company purchasing the mill and its assets, it… Continue reading

Port Townsend Paper Corp. President Roger Hagen stands in front of the company's new generator. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()
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JEFFERSON ELECTION — Chimacum schools to try again after bond measure gains only 50 percent approval

CHIMACUM — A $34.8 million bond measure to fund renovation and expansion of the Chimacum School district's buildings and fund construction of an athletic facility… Continue reading

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Port Townsend School Board member Jennifer James-Wilson

JEFFERSON ELECTION — Mountain View bond wins by large margin

PORT TOWNSEND— A bond issue to fund renovations and repairs of Mountain View Commons won handily in the initial count on ballots on Tuesday, exceeded… Continue reading

Port Townsend School Board member Jennifer James-Wilson

JEFFERSON ELECTION — Port Townsend school levy passes in landslide vote

PORT TOWNSEND — Voters have overwhelmingly approved a replacement maintenance and operations levy for the Port Townsend School District that supporters said is necessary to… Continue reading

The Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill is set to change hands when Crown Paper Group Inc. of Atlanta closes on the sale later this week. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

State to approve Port Townsend Paper mill boiler upgrade

PORT TOWNSEND — The state Department of Ecology will issue approval for a notice of construction today for a boiler upgrade at the Port Townsend… Continue reading

The Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill is set to change hands when Crown Paper Group Inc. of Atlanta closes on the sale later this week. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News ()

JEFFERSON ELECTION — Chimacum schools to try again after bond measure gains only 50 percent approval

CHIMACUM — A $34.8 million bond measure to fund renovation and expansion of the Chimacum School district's buildings and fund construction of an athletic facility… Continue reading

JEFFERSON ELECTION — Mountain View bond wins by large margin

PORT TOWNSEND— A bond issue to fund renovations and repairs of Mountain View Commons won handily in the initial count on ballots on Tuesday, exceeded… Continue reading