Editors, vendors praise growing and eating local

Kathleen Dickson of Brookings-based Otterbee’s Farm at her booth Saturday. See more photos at triplicate.com/photos. The Daily Triplicate/Bryant Anderson

Anderson spoke on Saturday afternoon at the Regional Indoor Farmers Market about the importance of eating food grown locally because doing so supports farmers, the economy and the environment. Her fellow “Heirloom Tomatoes” were also on hand to sign copies of their book.

Cost to city already running deficit could be as much as $28K

The Crescent City Council approved a program Monday that will allow some of its highest paid employees to receive annual bonuses if they meet certain performance goals.

Under the new merit-based plan, department heads — such as the public works director, fire chief and finance director — who have been with the city for more than two years could earn a bonus that equals 5 percent of their hourly rate multiplied by how many hours they work in a year.

Crew looks to welcome public today

(Courtesy of Ron Arel / Coastal Images)

But the fun part is what the crew works hard to show the public — those who come aboard for a tour or even a sail.