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Peninsula College Board of Trustees recognizes foundation president

Foundation has raised nearly $6 million and started new campaign

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Dog rescued in time for Christmas

SEQUIM — A dog heard barking down a cliff off Finn Hall Road was rescued safely on Saturday,…

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Limited snow hampers winter sports at Hurricane Ridge

Warmer weather is melting snow across Pacific Northwest

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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

Arts & Entertainment

Christmas meals offered on Peninsula

Free community feasts are planned on the North Olympic Peninsula on Christmas Day.

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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…

Business

Store hosts pet adoption

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Tractor Supply is inviting customers to attend a Pet Adoption Event from…

Business

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

• Port Angeles Kiwanis Club — Meets in-person noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113…

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Todd Ortloff Show guests this week

PORT ANGELES — Here is this week’s schedule for the 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Todd Ortloff Show…

Life

A GROWING CONCERN: Gardening Christmas wishes

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! May this wonderful time of joy and merriment along with its message of peace and…

Photo by Karen Griffiths

Cutline: During a lesson in Freedom Farm’s indoor arena Hadley Wolslegel goes over a set of cavetti under the guidance of farm owner and instructor Mary Gallagher. Working over  cavetti, which can be set up with varying heights and poles, helps the rider learn how to maintain a sense of timing, balance and form, and aids the rider in developing the ability to evaluate distance and measuring the horse’s length of step —shortening or lengthening —when going over jumps.

Life

HORSEPLAY: Learning Lessons

“I FELT LIKE I was flying,” is what my niece Ashely Griffiths, then 8, my brother’s middle child,…

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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

Life

Carols, Dickens among attractions this weekend

Holiday songs are among the traditions offered this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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Salvation Army to serve community meal today

PORT ANGELES — The Salvation Army in Port Angeles will serve a Christmas dinner today.

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Unity speaker slated in Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES — The Rev. Terry Barrett will present “Mother and Child” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Behavioral health, veterans before boards next week

Government meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula