Merrin Packer News Today

William Gillette (portrayed by Joel Hoffman, fourth from left) finds a note that reveals that a stage doorman where he and fellow thespians work has just been murdered — suggesting the killer is most likely one of the guests he’s hosting. Looking on are, from left, Madge Geisel (Cheryl Tamblyn), Felix Geisel (Steve Rodeman), Aggie Wheeler (Merrin Packer), Simon Bright (Stephan Willms) and Martha Gillette (Cheryl DiPietro).

Tickets on sale now

Parents, friends and the entire community are invited to help Sequim’s youngsters be ready for the start of the school year — starting this week.

Coming-of-age story to play at Sequim’s Olympic Theatre Arts

When the ladies of Rylstone Women’s Institute produced their calendar of sepia-toned nudes in 1999, they couldn’t have known the actions they took would resonate so strongly with the public that they’d raise more than six million pounds for Blood Cancer UK and their story would inspire countless interviews and articles, more calendars, books, a movie, a musical.

When the email came in Danika Chen was first excited, then skeptical.

Clallam County in need of providers

Despite all of its challenges, says Merrin Packer, advocating for youngsters in tough domestic situations has some profound rewards.