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I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with 2 bachelor's degrees, one in Print Journalism and the second in Spanish. I then interned in the online department for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and also spent a year as a copy editor for the Green BayPress Gazette. I am currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in Internet Marketing degree from the Florida Institute of Technology (don't worry, classes are all online, so I'll still be covering the news here!)

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Port Resident's 'Passion for Fashion' Sticks to a Good Cause

Rachael Anne Pipp uses her creative talents to create duct tape products to sell as a way to raise money for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, and recently opened a studio in Cedarburg to help others give to charity.

Port Resident's 'Passion for Fashion' Sticks to a Good Cause
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Harris Bank to Close in Port Washington

BMO Harris Bank is closing six locations statewide by the end of June, including three area branches.

Harris Bank to Close in Port Washington
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Readers Choice: Who Has the Best Prom Dresses, Tuxes and Suits?

It's full-on prom season, and Patch wants to know which places are the best when it comes time to look for prom dresses, tuxedos and suits. Vote in our poll, rate and review stores, and leave comments.

Readers Choice: Who Has the Best Prom Dresses, Tuxes and Suits?
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Good Friday Deserves a Good Fish Fry

Check in with this list of good local places to find a fish fry, or to find a new place to enjoy some good seafood in the Milwaukee area.

Good Friday Deserves a Good Fish Fry
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Lincoln Elementary Raises $300 for Diabetes

Students made donations in the amount of 50 cents — or more — in order to be able to wear a hat during school hours as part of the Caps for a Cure program.

Lincoln Elementary Raises $300 for Diabetes
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Port Community Garden Needs Some Helping Hands

Construction for the community garden plots is underway, and volunteers will be needed for a variety of phases in the project.

Port Community Garden Needs Some Helping Hands
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Hawk Lodged in Van Driver's Grille Survives

Port Washington police responded to a call about the crash, but they were unable to remove the bird and had to call in wildlife backup.

Hawk Lodged in Van Driver's Grille Survives
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'Fake Democrats' to Appear on Ballots for Recall Elections

Six Republican "recall protest candidates" will run for the various governor and senator seats facing a recall election, likely forcing a primary race. Among them is 80-year-old Gladys Huber, of Mequon, who's done this before.

'Fake Democrats' to Appear on Ballots for Recall Elections
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Voter Trends: Romney Wins in Port and Saukville, Too

Mitt Romney took 54 percent of area residents' votes in the Republican presidential primary election — meaning more people support Romney in Port, Saukville than statewide.

Voter Trends: Romney Wins in Port and Saukville, Too
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'Humbled' Mlada Earns Victory in Port Washington Mayoral Race

The Port Washington mayoral race wasn't the only close one in Tuesday's election, which also saw a higher level of participation than usual, as well as an extra dose of partisan thinking.

'Humbled' Mlada Earns Victory in Port Washington Mayoral Race
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Out With the Old, in With the New

Longstanding Port Washington-Saukville School Board members and the Port Washington mayor will be replaced after Tuesday's election. Say goodbye to the candidates who have served, and decide who you'll vote for with the Patch election guide.

Out With the Old, in With the New