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Members of the Chimacum High School band pose for a photo with students from Arcadia High School in California, Appleton East High School in Wisconsin, and the Boca Raton Community High School in Florida, as part of the America 250 celebration in Washington, D.C.

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Washington state students transform parade cancellation into inspiring America 250 performance

Members of the Chimacum Cowboys Band traveled more than 2,700 miles from Washington’s Olympic Peninsula to represent the…

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Outdoor live music shows and more abound throughout July

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An hours-long amateur Independence Day fireworks display lit up the sky above the beaches in Ocean Shores Saturday night as the United States celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Fireworks light up the Ocean Shores beaches

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Highway 101 leads to far more than just fishing. Ruby Beach on the western edge of the Olympic Penisula is just one of many stunning landscapes a drive down this scenic route will take you to.

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Highway 101— a scenic byway to angling adventure

As it orbits the Olympic Peninsula counterclockwise and then slingshots south, the famed West Coast route “Highway 101”…

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The Annual Historic Montesano Car Show takes place on July 18.

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Calendar of events and festivals for July

Montesano Movies in the Park

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Grays Harbor County Fair Open Class is for everyone

Have you ever wanted to showcase something you’ve made, grown, baked, or raised? Grays Harbor County Fair Open…

Jim Plampin and Maggie Roe horse around on their frozen Humptulips pond as their dogs Pilar, Jack and Butler get in on the action. Maggie – the artist M.M. Roe – was happiest out of the spotlight working in her studio surrounded by the rainforest and their pets.

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M.M. Roe remembered

Artist’s work hasn’t been available for 20 years

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Bobbi McCracken (left) and Bette Worth stopped by The Daily World offices to discuss Red, White and Boom.

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Aberdeen to host Red, White and Boom on the Fourth

For as long as anyone can remember, the city of Aberdeen has held the Splash festival during Independence…

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Westport celebrates the 128th Anniversary of the first lighting of the Grays Harbor Lighthouse Friday, July 3 at dusk.

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America’s 250th anniversary and Fourth of July events

Expect to hear fireworks this week as we countdown to July 4. A number of cities have some…

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Fourth of July in Ocean Shores brings thousands to the beach

With tens of thousands of revelers headed to the Ocean Shores beach, the city has worked up rules…

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Plenty of live music fireworks on stages around Grays Harbor

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Kids were welcome to free mini steam train rides at the Hoquiam Elementary PTO Summer Carnival Saturday with Josh Kaivo as train conductor.

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Hoquiam Hullabaloo celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

A sometimes blustery morning affected attendance at the Hoquiam Hullabaloo celebrations Saturday, but enthusiasm was high for attendees…

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Attendees had the opportunity to take the apple tasting challenge.

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Ocean Shores Public Library celebrates America’s 250th with Apple Gala

Last Friday, the Ocean Shores Public Library held an Apple Gala as part of America’s year-long 250th Birthday…