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The Kiwanis Choo Choo pulled onto Taylor Street in downtown Port Townsend for the community Christmas tree lighting Saturday evening. The lighted, horn-sounding train will make another appearance in Uptown and downtown Port Townsend this coming Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Choo Choo arrives

The Kiwanis Choo Choo pulled onto Taylor Street in downtown Port Townsend for the community Christmas tree lighting Saturday evening. The lighted, horn-sounding train will… Continue reading

The Kiwanis Choo Choo pulled onto Taylor Street in downtown Port Townsend for the community Christmas tree lighting Saturday evening. The lighted, horn-sounding train will make another appearance in Uptown and downtown Port Townsend this coming Saturday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Kenzie Bechtold and Emery Fletcher ride in a gingerbread float created by Melissa Hitzfeld, Sarah Fletcher and Erica Bechtold during the Forks Twinkle Lights Parade on Saturday on Forks Avenue. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Twinkle lights parade

By Lonnie Archibald For Peninsula Daily News Kenzie Bechtold and Emery Fletcher ride in a gingerbread float created by Melissa Hitzfeld, Sarah Fletcher and Erica… Continue reading

Kenzie Bechtold and Emery Fletcher ride in a gingerbread float created by Melissa Hitzfeld, Sarah Fletcher and Erica Bechtold during the Forks Twinkle Lights Parade on Saturday on Forks Avenue. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Dashiell Lemay, 4, supported by mom Amy Lemay of Port Townsend, fist-bumped with Santa Claus under the Tyler Street Plaza tent in Port Townsend on Saturday afternoon during the Port Townsend Main Street's seasonal activities that included a tree-lighting at dusk. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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Jolly meeting

By Diane Urbani de la Paz Peninsula Daily News Dashiell Lemay, 4, supported by mom Amy Lemay of Port Townsend, fist-bumped with Santa Claus under… Continue reading

Dashiell Lemay, 4, supported by mom Amy Lemay of Port Townsend, fist-bumped with Santa Claus under the Tyler Street Plaza tent in Port Townsend on Saturday afternoon during the Port Townsend Main Street's seasonal activities that included a tree-lighting at dusk. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Julyan Hardeman and Sebrena Merly, both of Longview, take a selfie in front of the Christmas tree at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday. The tree, adorned with about 10,000 miniature lights and several dozen ornaments added later, will oversee the downtown area through the holidays. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Holiday selfie

Julyan Hardeman and Sebrena Merly, both of Longview, take a selfie in front of the Christmas tree at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain in downtown… Continue reading

Julyan Hardeman and Sebrena Merly, both of Longview, take a selfie in front of the Christmas tree at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday. The tree, adorned with about 10,000 miniature lights and several dozen ornaments added later, will oversee the downtown area through the holidays. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Marion Castaneda prepares a mannequin at her Deja Vu store on Water Street in Port Townsend, where the Main Street Program is organizing a variety of activities this month, including the Winter Window Wander of decorated shop windows downtown and the community Christmas tree lighting at dusk Saturday. Under and near the Tyler Street Plaza tent at Tyler and Water streets Saturday afternoon, the Wild Rose Chorale will sing, Santa will pose for photos and the Kiwanis Choo Choo train will come by. Details are found at the Port Townsend Main Street website. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Preparing for shoppers

Marion Castaneda prepares a mannequin at her Deja Vu store on Water Street in Port Townsend, where the Main Street Program is organizing a variety… Continue reading

Marion Castaneda prepares a mannequin at her Deja Vu store on Water Street in Port Townsend, where the Main Street Program is organizing a variety of activities this month, including the Winter Window Wander of decorated shop windows downtown and the community Christmas tree lighting at dusk Saturday. Under and near the Tyler Street Plaza tent at Tyler and Water streets Saturday afternoon, the Wild Rose Chorale will sing, Santa will pose for photos and the Kiwanis Choo Choo train will come by. Details are found at the Port Townsend Main Street website. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily news About 50 early and eager shoppers were at the Port Angeles Swain’s General Store’s door at 8 a.m. sharp Friday morning to get Black Friday holiday deals. Retailers throughout the North Olympic Peninsula offered special sales on Friday and Saturday during the long Thanksgiving weekend.
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Black Friday shopping on Peninsula

About 50 early and eager shoppers were at the Port Angeles Swain’s General Store’s door at 8 a.m. sharp Friday morning to get Black Friday… Continue reading

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily news About 50 early and eager shoppers were at the Port Angeles Swain’s General Store’s door at 8 a.m. sharp Friday morning to get Black Friday holiday deals. Retailers throughout the North Olympic Peninsula offered special sales on Friday and Saturday during the long Thanksgiving weekend.
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Cameron Masters and Michael Archer of Seattle descend the Taylor Street stairs into downtown Port Townsend on Saturday, where holiday shopping was well underway. Retailers offered specials all across the North Olympic Peninsula for Small Business Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
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Tis the season

Cameron Masters and Michael Archer of Seattle descend the Taylor Street stairs into downtown Port Townsend on Saturday, where holiday shopping was well underway. Retailers… Continue reading

Cameron Masters and Michael Archer of Seattle descend the Taylor Street stairs into downtown Port Townsend on Saturday, where holiday shopping was well underway. Retailers offered specials all across the North Olympic Peninsula for Small Business Saturday. Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department employee Eli Hammel strings lholiday lights on the branches of the downtown Port Angeles Christmas Tree on Tiuesday at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain. The tree, acquired from the Port of Port Angeles, will be adorned with about 10,000 lights and will remain lit through the holiday season. Because of COVID-19, there will be no formal ceremony to light the tree this year.
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Port Angeles Christmas tree decorations go up

Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department employee Eli Hammel strings holiday lights on the branches of the downtown Port Angeles Christmas Tree on Tuesday at… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department employee Eli Hammel strings lholiday lights on the branches of the downtown Port Angeles Christmas Tree on Tiuesday at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain. The tree, acquired from the Port of Port Angeles, will be adorned with about 10,000 lights and will remain lit through the holiday season. Because of COVID-19, there will be no formal ceremony to light the tree this year.
David and Carla Sue, members of the Olympic Kiwanis Club, string Christmas lights on a curbside tree in the 200 block of West First Street in downtown Port Angeles on Saturday. The service club was given the task of adorning trees in the downtown area with strings of lights supplied by the Port Angeles Downtown Association. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Kiwanis light up Port Angeles

David and Carla Sue, members of the Olympic Kiwanis Club, string Christmas lights on a curbside tree in the 200 block of West First Street… Continue reading

David and Carla Sue, members of the Olympic Kiwanis Club, string Christmas lights on a curbside tree in the 200 block of West First Street in downtown Port Angeles on Saturday. The service club was given the task of adorning trees in the downtown area with strings of lights supplied by the Port Angeles Downtown Association. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Koenig Subaru celebrated the third National Make a Dog’s day with a $100 donation to the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society for each pet adopted during the month. Pictured, from left to right, are Ken Cardella; Patty Mendenwald, with Winnie; Nadean Portner; and Luann Hinkle, executive director of Olympic Peninsula Humane Society.

Dog’s Day donation made

Koenig Subaru celebrated the third National Make a Dog’s Day with a $100 donation to the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society for each pet adopted during… Continue reading

Koenig Subaru celebrated the third National Make a Dog’s day with a $100 donation to the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society for each pet adopted during the month. Pictured, from left to right, are Ken Cardella; Patty Mendenwald, with Winnie; Nadean Portner; and Luann Hinkle, executive director of Olympic Peninsula Humane Society.
Joshua Wakefield, 11, of Sequim tries to keep his balance while learning the fine nuances of ice skating on Friday’s opening day of the Port Angeles Winter Ice Village in downtown Port Angeles. The village will be open for skating daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with breaks for ice resurfacing through Jan. 3. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Skating rink open

Joshua Wakefield, 11, of Sequim tries to keep his balance while learning the fine nuances of ice skating on Friday’s opening day of the Port… Continue reading

Joshua Wakefield, 11, of Sequim tries to keep his balance while learning the fine nuances of ice skating on Friday’s opening day of the Port Angeles Winter Ice Village in downtown Port Angeles. The village will be open for skating daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with breaks for ice resurfacing through Jan. 3. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Holiday bazaars planned on Saturday

Two holiday bazaars are planned on Saturday. Yuletide bazaar SEQUIM — Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church will host its Yuletide Bazaar from 9 a.m.… Continue reading

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The Port Angeles Garden Club has awarded its fall Green Thumb award to Angie and Doug Graff. Pictured, from left to right, are Mary Kelsoe, Janet Russell, Angie Graff, Pam Ehtee and Mary Jacoby.
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Fall Green Thumb award winners named

The Port Angeles Garden Club has awarded its fall Green Thumb award to Angie and Doug Graff. The Graffs received the award for excellence in… Continue reading

The Port Angeles Garden Club has awarded its fall Green Thumb award to Angie and Doug Graff. Pictured, from left to right, are Mary Kelsoe, Janet Russell, Angie Graff, Pam Ehtee and Mary Jacoby.
From left, Dr. Suzanne Watnick, chief medical officer of Northwest Kidney Centers; Rebecca Fox, CEO of Northwest Kidney Centers; and state Rep. Mike Chapman, D-24, break ground for the new Port Angeles Kidney Center on Chase Street.
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Port Angeles Kidney Center breaks ground

Northwest Kidney Centers recently broke ground on its future Port Angeles Kidney Center. The 8,500-square-foot clinic, at 707 S. Chase St., will provide expanded outpatient… Continue reading

From left, Dr. Suzanne Watnick, chief medical officer of Northwest Kidney Centers; Rebecca Fox, CEO of Northwest Kidney Centers; and state Rep. Mike Chapman, D-24, break ground for the new Port Angeles Kidney Center on Chase Street.
The Elwha River breached its banks by Sunday morning at the end of Lower Elwha Road after recent heavy rain. The weather forecast calls for more rain Monday morning before a possibility of some clearing and sunshine on Tuesday. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)
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Elwha River flooding

The Elwha River breached its banks by Sunday morning at the end of Lower Elwha Road after recent heavy rain. The weather forecast calls for… Continue reading

The Elwha River breached its banks by Sunday morning at the end of Lower Elwha Road after recent heavy rain. The weather forecast calls for more rain Monday morning before a possibility of some clearing and sunshine on Tuesday. (Paul Gottlieb/Peninsula Daily News)
Firefighters and medics from Clallam County Fire District 2 pose for photos in front of a flaming house, part of a training exercise on Sunday at 2354 E. Fifth Ave. in the Gales Addition east of Port Angeles. The burn of the donated house allowed firefighters to hone their skills in a live-fire scenario through two days of training sessions. Once extinguished, the site will be cleared to make way for future development. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Hands-on training for firefighters and medics

Firefighters and medics from Clallam County Fire District 2 pose for photos in front of a flaming house, part of a training exercise on Sunday… Continue reading

Firefighters and medics from Clallam County Fire District 2 pose for photos in front of a flaming house, part of a training exercise on Sunday at 2354 E. Fifth Ave. in the Gales Addition east of Port Angeles. The burn of the donated house allowed firefighters to hone their skills in a live-fire scenario through two days of training sessions. Once extinguished, the site will be cleared to make way for future development. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Marla Tolliver of Neah Bay examines wreaths and hanging holiday decorations on Saturday at the annual Christmas Cottage craft fair at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The free event, which continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features a wide variety of holiday crafts created by a collection of local artists and artisans. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Christmas Cottage craft fair continues Sunday

Marla Tolliver of Neah Bay examines wreaths and hanging holiday decorations on Saturday at the annual Christmas Cottage craft fair at Vern Burton Community Center… Continue reading

Marla Tolliver of Neah Bay examines wreaths and hanging holiday decorations on Saturday at the annual Christmas Cottage craft fair at Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles. The free event, which continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features a wide variety of holiday crafts created by a collection of local artists and artisans. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Firefighters for Clallam County Fire District 2 prepare for training on Saturday at a donated house at 2354 E. Fifth Ave. in the Gales Addition east of Port Angeles. The unoccupied house is scheduled to be used for live fire training after noon today when the structure will be ignited and burned to the ground for firefighters to hone their skills in a controlled fire situation. People seeing the blaze or corresponding smoke column are requested not to call 9-1-1. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Firefighters training in Gales Addition on Sunday

Firefighters for Clallam County Fire District 2 prepare for training on Saturday at a donated house at 2354 E. Fifth Ave. in the Gales Addition… Continue reading

Firefighters for Clallam County Fire District 2 prepare for training on Saturday at a donated house at 2354 E. Fifth Ave. in the Gales Addition east of Port Angeles. The unoccupied house is scheduled to be used for live fire training after noon today when the structure will be ignited and burned to the ground for firefighters to hone their skills in a controlled fire situation. People seeing the blaze or corresponding smoke column are requested not to call 9-1-1. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Jackpot (Standalone) Troy Gallagher of Port Angeles, second from left, accepts a $1,000 jackpot from Express Employment Professionals employees Duane Folden, left, Shelley Mills and Kendra Lucke. Gallagher is one of 24 jackpot winners from across the country. The firm has 830 offices and more than 500,000 employees nationanwide.
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Port Angeles man claims $1,000 jackpot

Troy Gallagher of Port Angeles, second from left, accepts a $1,000 jackpot from Express Employment Professionals employees Duane Folden, left, Shelley Mills and Kendra Lucke.… Continue reading

Jackpot (Standalone) Troy Gallagher of Port Angeles, second from left, accepts a $1,000 jackpot from Express Employment Professionals employees Duane Folden, left, Shelley Mills and Kendra Lucke. Gallagher is one of 24 jackpot winners from across the country. The firm has 830 offices and more than 500,000 employees nationanwide.