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    The fundraiser was viewed as the “single most important,” fundraiser of the year for music students. (Flyer provided by Aberdeen Bobcat Music Boosters)
    Locals can help ‘Aberdeen Music Last a Lifetime,’...
    By Matthew N. Wells • January 24, 2023 4:00 pm

    The goal to enrich the music education of Aberdeen School District students could soon be signed, sealed and delivered with…

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    Bryce Romero, proprietor of The Tap Room — 103 East Wishkah St., in Aberdeen — shakes a couple of drinks Tuesday early afternoon for thirsty customers. Romero often uses those skills to make the Green Tea shot, and hand-crafted cocktails. While Romero isn’t sure where the Jameson-based drink came from, he said his place is in the running for the best one in town. (Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World)
    The Tap Room provides a ‘party’ atmosphere
    By Matthew N. Wells • January 22, 2023 11:25 am

    A multitasker at heart, Bryce Romero wipes down his bench and table outside, makes sure the barstools inside and outside…

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    Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World 
Workers from Cathedral Crafts Stained Glass Company, out of Winona, Minnesota, work in order to complete the restoration of the 99-year-old stained glass windows at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church of Grays Harbor. The clear windows on the left side show the unfinished bits of restoration, which should be completed this week.
    Generosity pays for ‘total restoration’ of church’s stained...
    By Matthew N. Wells • January 22, 2023 11:25 pm

    It took the generous donation from a late parishioner of a local church in order to give the house of…

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    Steve Johnson, attorney for the city of Cosmopolis, watches as Darryl Druzianich, right, signs legal documents that finalize a land donation from the Druzianich family to the city of Cosmopolis. Mayor Kyle Pauley, in back, said the acreage will be a "great opportunity to expand our park space." Pauley said the land will not be developed for anything but green space, which could include sports courts, fields and other activities where the area youth, and other residents, can run and play. (Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World)
    Druzianich donates land to city of Cosmopolis
    By Matthew N. Wells • January 12, 2023 5:00 pm

    Longtime Grays Harborites Dan, Darryl and Mike Druzianich were in town Thursday to donate land to the city of Cosmopolis.

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    Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World
Janie Valentine, Andrea Krause and Barbara Jorgenson, from left, work up some sweat equity as they lovingly flatten lefse — a product of potato, flour, water, milk and butter — in preparation for the Sons of Norway Grays Harbor dinner on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 15, at the nonprofit organization’s building at 717 Randall St. in Aberdeen. The three women were part of a group of about 20 people on Tuesday who were making the Norwegian flatbread.
    Lefse making a fun affair
    By Matthew N. Wells • January 11, 2023 4:53 pm

    Through the years, a whole lot of love of Norwegian culture and history spread throughout Sons of Norway Grays Harbor…

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    Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World 
The city of Aberdeen made two purchases of a few homes on the north side of Summit Street in East Aberdeen. The first purchase was $100,000 for three lots in the 1200 block of Summit Street. The second purchase was for a home at 109 South Fleet Street, which was a “total loss” from a fire. That purchase cost the city $35,000, according to Rick Sangder, the city’s Public Works director. The purchases were made in order to raze the homes and clean up the area. “The properties were purchased in anticipation of a future project to address the traffic conditions in the alley behind Starbucks and Aaron’s,” Sangder said Monday afternoon.
    City of Aberdeen razes ‘dilapidated’ homes
    By Matthew N. Wells • January 10, 2023 6:00 am

    The narrow pathway drivers use in order to get to Taco Bell, Starbucks, Verizon and Aaron’s is getting a facelift.

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    Toy soldiers, which line the sides of the pathway to Kevin Farley’s home just north of downtown Montesano, offer friendly faces for curious onlookers.
    Christmas cheer spreads smiles far and wide
    By Matthew N. Wells • December 24, 2022 1:30 am

    “Hi Santa,’ shouted a young girl from the backseat of her family’s SUV as they drove slowly past Kevin Farley’s…

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    Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World
Patrick O’Donnell, owner of City Center Drug Co., — 108 E. Wishkah St., in Aberdeen — stands on the right with his staff inside the pharmacy. The store will be in operation through end of business on Dec. 27. Then, starting on Dec. 28, the prescription records will transfer to Rite Aid. People can either use Rite Aid, or they can transfer to another pharmacy if they so choose. O’Donnell, who has owned the pharmacy since the mid-2000s, would rather keep the pharmacy open, but after trying to keep it open, he feels he has no other choice but to close it.
    City Center Drug to close its doors Dec....
    By Matthew N. Wells • December 22, 2022 1:30 am

    City Center Drug Co., is closing and it’s a painful close, for customers who have been asking if the shuttering…

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    Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World 
Riley Gilbert, 14, received her first Christmas gift — a new bike — Saturday. Riley, who hasn’t had a new bike in a couple of years, rode her North Carolina Tar Heel-painted bike around as she and her mom, Kim, smiled. The bike is courtesy of the Aberdeen Lions Club’s program “Bicycles from Heaven,” which, after a simple application through the Salvation Army, provides children and teenagers bikes. Riley can’t wait to show hers off to her friends.
    “Bicycles from Heaven,” puts smiles on people’s faces
    By Matthew N. Wells • December 20, 2022 1:30 am

    Aberdeen Lions Club members and parents worked like Santa Claus’ elves Saturday afternoon in order to bring joy to children…

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    Photos by Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World
Betty Bullock turned 100 on Nov. 29, and she spoke about her remarkable life. She flew in a plane in 1932, lived in France and West Germany for years, and she raised seven children with her husband Carl. Behind Bullock are her children’s high school graduation photos. She’s holding Ozzie, her stuffed cat, whom she loves dearly.
    Ocean Shores woman talks about living to 100
    By Matthew N. Wells • December 15, 2022 1:30 am

    Betty Bullock celebrated her centennial birthday a couple weeks back, and she’s as sharp as ever.

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    Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World 
Two of Big Moon’s smoked specialties — chicken and ribs — lead customers to the order counter, where they meet the friendly staff who helps them get their order right. Brisket and pulled pork are two of the other specialties Kevin Mooney, the restaurant’s owner, serves his customers. The sides — macaroni and cheese, beans and cole slaw — are also homemade.
    Big Moon’s BBQ serves up southern barbecue
    By Matthew N. Wells • December 14, 2022 1:30 am

    When you eat at Big Moon’s BBQ and Southern Cuisine, you’re tasting history.

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    In a past year, the Delimonts — Joseph, 8, Eliot, 6, and Jarom, 9, show off their new bikes they got from “Bicycles from Heaven,” with their parents Kina and David (from left.)
    Generosity shines through Grays Harbor
    By Matthew N. Wells • December 10, 2022 1:30 am

    The Aberdeen Lions Club is here to help children get some nice wheels.

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    Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World
Indo, a 7-month-old Pitbull-Terrier-Hound mix, yearns to sniff, lick and play on Wednesday at PAWS of Grays Harbor. Indo, a friendly puppy, stuck his paw out and made a new friend.
    Wet nose kisses at PAWS this weekend
    By Matthew N. Wells • December 8, 2022 1:30 am

    People looking to add a new family member to their homes can do so during a special weekend at PAWS…

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