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Before Lorena Maurer did the honors of cutting the ribbon, Matthew Maurer addressed the attendees. “We’d like to say thank you to the community because we have heard nothing but signs of statements of relief and appreciation that we came in and took it up in the spirit of Penny and Everett to keep the restoration going. And we would also like to thank everybody that has helped out. Our friends and family, everybody that showed up today. Thank you so much for being here.”

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The McCleary Hotel restoration celebrated

On Nov. 8, Matthew and Lorena Maurer could finally welcome the community inside the McCleary Hotel, and residents…

Veterans Day poster

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Veterans Day events in Grays Harbor

Veterans Day is observed every year on Nov. 11, and several organizations in and around the region are…

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In 1965 second graders send Christmas stockings to soldiers

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Harbor Happenings

Find out what’s happening in and around Grays Harbor …

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A veteran salutes the new “Storm Flags” at Fern Hill Cemetery.

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Aberdeen VFW donates flag for Memorial Drive

Editor’s note: The Daily World’s salute to veterans special section can be found inside Saturday’s edition.

International Mermaid Museum photos
A mermaid enjoys slurping down an oyster on the shores of Grays Harbor. The International Mermaid Museum Festival will fill the month of March.

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International Mermaid Museum Festival swims into the Harbor

The popular International Mermaid Museum Festival is drawing near.

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Way too early Christmas event round-up

It is not too soon to get in the holiday spirit and there are plenty of events already…

Abby E. Murray and Lauren Kay Johnson will be at Browsers Bookshop in Olympia on Saturday.

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Author events, writers groups, book clubs, children’s storytime and more …

UPCOMING AUTHOR EVENTS

Stranger Sings performs at Bishop Center

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Calendar of events

Stranger Sings performs at Bishop Center

Ocean Shores Food Bank
Fresh produce at the Ocean Shores Food Bank.

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Food bank and free meal directory

Cities around the country are taking measures to combat food insecurity issues as the federal government shutdown continues…

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The Music Project is looking for actors in a casting call

Aberdeen group is producing a short film celebrating Grays Harbor’s grunge music legacy

Camp Victory
Kids enjoy a splash day this past summer at Camp Victory. The camp was one of 24 organizations which received a grant from the Grays Harbor Community Foundation.

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Community Foundation awards $509K in grants to 24 organizations

The Grays Harbor Community Foundation awarded $508,946 in grants across 24 organizations for projects ranging from youth sports…

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In Montesano, the downtown sidewalks were crowded with families stopping by the participating business, and volunteers ensured a safe crossing of the streets.

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A wet Halloween didn’t dissuade trick or treaters

The forecast of rain for Friday afternoon arrived on schedule, resulting in a soggy afternoon for Montesano’s Downtown…