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Frontier Dermatology opened its clinic at 565 Eureka Way in Sequim on Dec. 7. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Frontier Dermatology opens new clinic to fill void in Sequim

Patient care includes acne, warts, psoriasis, eczema and cancer

Todd Mielke.

News

Administrator explains county government

Counties aren’t easy to run, Mielke says

A Christmas ornament hangs from the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree as a pedestrian walks past the plaza at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain. The tree, towering above the intersection at First and Laurel streets, will remain illuminated through the holiday season. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Merry Christmas

A Christmas ornament hangs from the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree as a pedestrian walks past the plaza…

Kirsten Williams, left, was one of three Port Angeles School Board members sworn in by Clallam County Superior Court Judge Simon Barnhart on Dec. 14. Stan Williams (no relation) and Sandy Long also took the oath at the board’s meeting. (Paula Hunt/Peninsula Daily News)

Education

Hamilton Elementary School wins top award

Port Angeles School District board members sworn in

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Peninsula College Board of Trustees recognizes foundation president

Foundation has raised nearly $6 million and started new campaign

From left, Ted Krysinski, Jordan Pollock, Steve Craig, Andy Schmucker, Max Plattner and Rolf Schumann work at the Wooden Boat Festival circa 1996. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

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East Jefferson ‘EMS legend’ praised after retirement

Lead roles taken during 33 years of service

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Quake epicenter west of Quilcene

QUILCENE — A 4.0 magnitude earthquake 3.7 miles west of Quilcene rattled homes early Christmas Eve, according to…

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Limited snow hampers winter sports at Hurricane Ridge

Warmer weather is melting snow across Pacific Northwest

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

The McKenzie family, Ian, Lori and son Joshua, at home in Port Townsend on Thursday.

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Home Fund helps family with large medical bill

Pre-Christmas total donations up to $98,528

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Marilyn Van Patter of Port Angeles, seated, is complimented on her decorative scarf by Capt. Crystal Birks of the Salvation Army of Port Angeles during Friday's pre-Christmas lunch at the corps facility. The meal included a clothing giveaway and gifts for participants. For information about free comunnity meals planned on Christmas Day, see Page A?

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Holiday cheer

Marilyn Van Patter of Port Angeles, seated, is complimented on her decorative scarf by Capt. Crystal Birks of…

News

Donations grow for Dream Playground rebuild

Businesses contibuting to fundraising efforts

An excavator operated by Jad Groves of the Port Angeles Public Works Department removes the charred remains of the treehouse structure at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday after much of the playground was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Volunteers, donations pour in for Dream Playground rebuild

Businesses also pledge their help through proceeds

Crime & Justice

Juvenile’s bail set; in court Tuesday

PORT ANGELES — The juvenile male arrested Wednesday morning shortly after a fire destroyed the Dream Playground in…

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Clallam, Jefferson counties named as finalist for $50 million grant

Investment would spur workforce development

Josie Atkisson, left, and her friend, Danielle Romano, both 6 of Port Angeles, wade through a flooded area around the play equipment at Shane Park in Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Flood waters to be removed at Port Angeles’ Shane Park

Drainage issues lead to rainwater collecting, Public Works official says

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Active returns home after patrol in Eastern Pacific Ocean

Crew aids fishermen, detains alleged drug smugglers

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Many ready to help rebuild community icon

Insurance, donation details unclear

Crime & Justice

Felony charges filed in drive-by shootings

Port Angeles man faces possible 10 years in prison

News

Donations taken for Dream Playground rebuild

PORT ANGELES — The Dream Playground Foundation is taking donations to rebuild the playground that burned down on…

Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Weaver, left, and Library Manager of Youth & Outreach Services Emily Bufford marvel at the dozens of entries in the library’s Uptown Gingerbread Contest. Voting ended Monday and winners of the all-edible competition will be announced Friday. At the Jefferson County Library, 31 gingerbread houses — 18 from youth — were entered into the Home for the Holidays: Gingerbread House Making Contest. The deadline to vote in that contest is 5 p.m. today. Winners in both contests will be announced on Friday. Houses are on display at the Port Townsend Library at 1220 Lawrence St. and the Jefferson County Library at 620 Cedar Ave., Port Hadlock. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/For Peninsula Daily News)

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Gingerbread housing

Port Townsend Library Director Melody Sky Weaver, left, and Library Manager of Youth & Outreach Services Emily Bufford…