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The wooden sign Betsy Seidel, of Hoquiam Crime Watch, left near a flower box that got vandalized at the city line between Aberdeen and Hoquiam. Seidel doesn’t want people to get discouraged since 99% of people seem to appreciate the flowers.
    Vandalism to flower boxes ‘discouraging’
    By Matthew N. Wells • June 14, 2023 6:00 pm

    Anybody driving or walking west down Sumner Avenue from Aberdeen into Hoquiam can see the start of small gardens on…

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    The photo attached to the post Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office made about the drowning on Saturday.
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    43-year-old Hoquiam man drowned Saturday in Lake Aberdeen
    By Matthew N. Wells • June 13, 2023 1:30 am

    A man died Saturday morning after his kayak overturned in Lake Aberdeen, according to a news release from the Aberdeen…

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Hoquiam Police Chief Joe Strong, from left, stands as Jeffery L. Alderton II shakes Hoquiam Mayor Ben Winkelman’s hand. Robert Olson, who along with Alderton played a “critical” part in stopping a kidnapping on May 15, holds his commendation.
    Hoquiam officials honor two Grays Harbor residents for...
    By Matthew N. Wells • June 13, 2023 1:30 am

    Without the quick thinking and quick action of two Grays Harbor residents, a mother might not have seen her two…

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The city of Aberdeen, through Aberdeen Code Enforcement, issued a notice on Thursday, June 1 about the shopping carts that used to be stationed outside Aberdeen Timberland Library — 121 E. Market St. On Monday morning, June 5, the carts were removed. As of Thursday, June 8, the sidewalk in front of the library was clear. Going forward, it will be a code infraction if carts are left in the area.
    City cleans up carts from front of Aberdeen...
    By Matthew N. Wells • June 9, 2023 1:30 am

    A slew of complaints to the city of Aberdeen regarding shopping carts in front of Aberdeen Timberland Library has compelled…

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    Hate should have no home on Grays Harbor
    By Matthew N. Wells • June 7, 2023 6:00 pm

    Hate needs to be driven out as soon as it appears.

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Linda Springer and Jeff Nations, Cosmopolis’ parks superintendent, cut the red ribbon in a ceremony that welcomed about 60 people to Highland Park. The park has gone through a slew of renovations, including countless hours from community volunteers.
    ‘Citizen activism and volunteerism at its best’
    By Matthew N. Wells • June 7, 2023 5:30 pm

    The word of the day on Tuesday was amazement, because that’s the state people were in after seeing the new…

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Beth Ginther, who plays piano for the civic choir at Grays Harbor College, tickles the keys under the direction of Director Kari Hasbrouck. The choir will perform at 2 p.m., on Sunday at The Bishop Center for the Performing Arts.
    Get ‘happy’ with GHC’s civic choir and concert...
    By Matthew N. Wells • June 7, 2023 5:00 pm

    The key word for the civic choir at Grays Harbor College is “happy.”

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Seth DC, as he’s known, electrified the crowd at The Loading Dock on Friday night. As the new bassist for the band Luck, he wowed the audience with his stage presence.
    Live music thrills packed house at The Loading...
    By Matthew N. Wells • June 5, 2023 4:30 pm

    So. Damn. Loud.

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Auditions for “Annie KIDS” and “Elf Jr.” are set for this Saturday. Children must be between the ages of 7 and 16-years old in order to audition for the plays.
    7th Street Kids auditions are this Saturday, plus...
    By Matthew N. Wells • June 1, 2023 5:30 pm

    Parents still have time to register their children for auditions for multiple productions this summer at Hoquiam’s 7th Street Theatre,…

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Larry Cowles, drummer for ‘80s cover band This Way Out, left, hammers the drums as Justin Kautzman, guitarist and singer for Black Shepherd, plays Cowles’ electric guitar Tuesday afternoon inside The Loading Dock, in downtown Aberdeen.
    Rock bands to bring down the house in...
    By Matthew N. Wells • May 31, 2023 9:00 pm

    Larry Cowles and Justin Kautzman have worked hard to bring a live music venue for all people to enjoy.

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The award-winning State Farm team, from left: Makayla Solberg, David Steinman, Kimberly Pineda (with Bear, the “office dog”,) Donna Steinman, Brian Lavallee Sr., Karina Rivera-Rojas and Syd Sutton. The team recently won the President’s Club Award and was named to the Chairman Circle, which are two prestigious insurance awards.
    ‘The grass is greenest where you water it’
    By Matthew N. Wells • May 30, 2023 4:30 pm

    David Steinman believes “the grass is greenest where you water it.” Judging by his employee base at his State Farm…

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Clinton “Dogger” Mullins, who has grown up on the Harbor, plays and sings the guitar during an approximate three-hour set full of originals and cover songs on Friday night at Red Cedar at the Vasa. One of the highlights of the night was when he sung Hellbound Glory’s song “Streets of Aberdeen.”
    Clinton “Dogger” Mullins varietal set entertains on chilly...
    By Matthew N. Wells • May 30, 2023 4:30 pm

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Amanda Ransom, who sings and plays the keyboard with her Saturday night bandmates on May 20, smiles during a lively and fun performance at Mount Olympus Brewing. Ransom said playing the piano is in her blood.
    Talking music with Amanda Ransom
    By Matthew N. Wells • May 24, 2023 7:00 pm

    Amanda Ransom has a unique combination of skills as she tickles the ivories, plays guitar and sings with an angelic…

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