Charlie Bermant

Port Townsend Library collections manager Beverly Moore catalogs some of the books that will need to be stored in anticipation of the library’s move back into the Carnegie Building

Port Townsend Library board to urge limited nationwide search for new chief

PORT TOWNSEND — The library advisory board will recommend to the City Council that a limited nationwide search be done for a new library director,… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library collections manager Beverly Moore catalogs some of the books that will need to be stored in anticipation of the library’s move back into the Carnegie Building
Port Townsend Food Bank Manager Shirley Moss

Port Townsend Food Bank marks year of special senior day

PORT TOWNSEND — One year ago, the Port Townsend Food Bank expanded its service by opening Saturdays to accommodate those 65 and older. “It’s a… Continue reading

Port Townsend Food Bank Manager Shirley Moss
Port Townsend Food Bank Manager Shirley Moss

Port Townsend Food Bank marks year of special senior day

PORT TOWNSEND — One year ago, the Port Townsend Food Bank expanded its service by opening Saturdays to accommodate those 65 and older. “It’s a… Continue reading

Port Townsend Food Bank Manager Shirley Moss
Port Townsend Food Bank Manager Shirley Moss

Port Townsend Food Bank marks year of special senior day

PORT TOWNSEND — One year ago, the Port Townsend Food Bank expanded its service by opening Saturdays to accommodate those 65 and older. “It’s a… Continue reading

Port Townsend Food Bank Manager Shirley Moss
Port Townsend Library collections manager Beverly Moore catalogs some of the books that will need to be stored in anticipation of the library’s move back into the Carnegie Building

Port Townsend Library board to urge limited nationwide search for new chief

PORT TOWNSEND — The library advisory board will recommend to the City Council that a limited nationwide search be done for a new library director,… Continue reading

Port Townsend Library collections manager Beverly Moore catalogs some of the books that will need to be stored in anticipation of the library’s move back into the Carnegie Building
Debi Goetz

Port Townsend soon to have postal facilities in three parts of town

PORT TOWNSEND — Postal customers have a new option with the opening of a “village post office” in a part of town that currently has… Continue reading

Debi Goetz
Port Townsend City Council member Michelle Sandoval

Port Townsend hears about efforts to combat Navy jet noise at meeting

PORT TOWNSEND — Noise generated by Navy test flights over Whidbey Island are not only annoying but a hazard to public health, noise opponents said… Continue reading

Port Townsend City Council member Michelle Sandoval
Volunteer Alea Robertson taps “bungs” — used to smooth over holes left by fasteners that bind planks to a vessel — into the hull of the Adventuress. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Public input sought on ship’s educational programs at February meetings in Port Townsend, Seattle

PORT TOWNSEND — Landlubbers are being invited by the resident schooner Adventuress to determine what kind of educational sailing programs the tall ship should offer… Continue reading

Volunteer Alea Robertson taps “bungs” — used to smooth over holes left by fasteners that bind planks to a vessel — into the hull of the Adventuress. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Carolyn Stimbert of the Peninsula Housing Authority speaks to the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News

Peninsula Housing Authority details ‘life-changing program’ at Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce event

PORT TOWNSEND — Low-income residents stuck on the rent treadmill can benefit from a self-help home-building program, which both increases pride of ownership and provides… Continue reading

Carolyn Stimbert of the Peninsula Housing Authority speaks to the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on Monday. — Charlie Bermant/Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce presents annual awards at brunch

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce presents annual awards at brunch

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson County’s spirit of volunteerism was celebrated Sunday as the Chamber of Commerce honored the winners and nominees for the annual Citizen,… Continue reading

Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce presents annual awards at brunch
Port Townsend High School seniors Emily Reid

Online petition aims to boost support for arts programming at Port Townsend High School

PORT TOWNSEND — The organizer of a campaign to restore the drama class at Port Townsend High School hopes to draw attention to the need… Continue reading

Port Townsend High School seniors Emily Reid
Collete Scotta Russell

Brinnon woman who drowned mourned by community

BRINNON— A woman whose body was found last week after she died of drowning was well-known and liked, said one her knew her. The body… Continue reading

Collete Scotta Russell
Brita Guthrie

Good cheer from the Peninsula: Sea Gal from Port Townsend to dance at Super Bowl

PORT TOWNSEND — Although no Port Townsend High School graduates will play in the Super Bowl, the school and the town will be represented on… Continue reading

Brita Guthrie
Collete Scotta Russell

UPDATED — Brinnon woman who drowned mourned by community

BRINNON— A woman whose body was found last week after she died of drowning was well-known and liked, said one her knew her. The body… Continue reading

Collete Scotta Russell
Rich Dirk

‘Strange Brewfest’ in Port Townsend tests taste buds with new, creative beers

PORT TOWNSEND — At the 10th annual Strange Brewfest this weekend, visitors can discover what is newest, best and most creative in the modern world… Continue reading

Rich Dirk
From left

City manager withdraws rejected recreation plan; Port Townsend, county to work independently on parks

PORT TOWNSEND — City Manager David Timmons said Jefferson County staff has turned down his plan to support recreation in East Jefferson County, and that… Continue reading

From left
Michael Deighton

Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority to bring on Georgia man as general manager

PORT TOWNSEND — A Georgia man who is a veteran of the hospitality industry intends to accept an offer by the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning… Continue reading

Michael Deighton
From left

City manager withdraws rejected recreation plan; Port Townsend, county to work independently on parks

PORT TOWNSEND — City Manager David Timmons said Jefferson County staff has turned down his plan to support recreation in East Jefferson County, and that… Continue reading

From left
Michael Deighton

Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority to bring on Georgia man as general manager

PORT TOWNSEND — A Georgia man who is a veteran of the hospitality industry intends to accept an offer by the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning… Continue reading

Michael Deighton
Rich Dirk

WEEKEND: Strange Brewfest to test taste buds with new, creative beers today, Saturday

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 24. PORT TOWNSEND — At the 10th annual Strange Brewfest this weekend, visitors can discover what is… Continue reading

Rich Dirk