Jan Whitlow’s equine family gather around her in a circle wearing their new waterproof blankets to help protect them from freezing cold, wind and rain that would flatten their otherwise thick and fluffy winter top-coat that serves as an insulator to keep their bodies warm.  From left are Thunder, Mulla the mini-mule, Orion, Patch, Teddy and Shetland pony Belle. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

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HORSEPLAY: Advice for blanketing horses for winter

SNOW-CAPPED MOUNTAINS AND frost in the lowlands greeted us Tuesday morning, Dec. 21, Winter Solstice and the first…

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Michael Freestone of Port Angeles sits on the steps in front of the Salvation Army Church in Port Anageles as he enjoys a carry-out Christmas Eve lunch. The organization served dozens of lunches with an outdoor dining twist in its annual holiday tradition.

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Salvation Army serves holiday lunch to go

Michael Freestone of Port Angeles sits on the steps in front of the Salvation Army Church in Port…

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Marion Mittell, 10, of Seattle takes time off during a visit to the Olympic Peninsula to play an outdoor piano in the 100 block of East First Street in downtown Port Angeles on Wednesday. The piano, placed on the sidewalk as a public music installation by the owner of the nearby First Street Haven restaurabnt, has been available seasonally to passers-by since 2017.

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Outdoor piano offers downtown sounds

Marion Mittell, 10, of Seattle takes time off during a visit to the Olympic Peninsula to play an…

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Real estate broker Jim Haguewood, left, speaks with retired businesswoman Edna Peterson and North Olympic Healthcare Network CEO Michael Maxwell outside of Edna's Place in Port Angeles after the building was acquired from Peterson by the healthcare organization.

Business

Edna’s Place sold to clinic

North Olympic Healthcare Network buys building

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Serenity House shelter aid Mike Wiley, left, sits at the front desk with clients Debra Roberts and Renee Mata, right, on Saturday at the Port Angeles homeless shelter prepares for a week of cold weather.

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Bitter cold predicted for Peninsula

Warming centers prepared

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Dennis Bauer gets emotional while testifying at his triple murder trial.

Crime & Justice

Accused killer’s account challenged

Bauer admits changing story

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Here are places to get warm on the North Olympic Peninsula

Agencies provide shelter

Nearly a foot of snow fell in areas of the North Olympic Peninsula, including a neighborhood near Golf Course Road in Port Angeles. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News)

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Winter storm turns off heat for many, drops more than a foot of snow in some areas of Peninsula

Entire Peninsula in deep freeze

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EYE ON CLALLAM: Forks to swear in council members

Meetings across Clallam County.

Barry Swegle plays Santa at the Candy Cane Christmas Cabin at The Answer for Youth (RAFY) Sprouting Hope Greenhouse as he holds 4-month-old Persephanie Svilar of Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

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Port Angeles’ latest Santa once rode a bulldozer

Barry Swegle says he’s turned his life around

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Port Angeles reopens public restrooms

Facilities to be available 24 hours daily

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Winter Wishes granted at Sequim High School

Community helps support more than 400 gifts to, from students

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92 calls affected during 9-1-1 outage in seven counties

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Sid Anna Sherwood, owner of Annie’s Flower Farm in Sequim, created “Flora,” goddess of blooming flowers, for the Fleurs de Villes show at Pacific Place in Seattle. The 18-piece display stays up through Monday. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Arts & Entertainment

Annie’s Flower Farm blooms in Seattle show

‘Flora’ designed by Peninsula florist

News

Three Peninsula residents appointed to state boards

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed three North Olympic Peninsula residents to state boards and commissions.

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Severe weather on the way

Forecast calls for 3-11 inches of snow; warming centers open on Peninsula

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Proposed team would work with those at risk of drug overdose

Increase of fentanyl has changed landscape in county, official says

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The Bixby family, Emma, Corey, Tennille and Colin, stand in their yard, which they decorated with Christmas lights that are programmed to change with music.

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Sequim family puts on holiday light show

Music also broadcast as neighbors welcomed

Crime & Justice

Bauer denies murders

Accused takes stand in triple-murder trial

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Some snow expected on Christmas

Icy conditions predicted over weekend