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Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World The Cave Bar’s owner Tracy Hatton poses for a photo in the newly reopened bar in Aberdeen.

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As Halloween looms, neighborhood bar returns to life

Community is the foundation of the resurrected Cave

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Sue Marrs, who’s helped organize the Victorian Tea event at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church — 400 E. 1st St., in Aberdeen, speaks about what started it.

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‘Come and enjoy the moment’

The clouds may not part this weekend so here’s an option that will engage the whole family in…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World The 1925 Rayonier Plymouth No. 23 locomotive is sitting at the corner of West State and South Park streets in Aberdeen. The historic piece was brought to Aberdeen by Josh Kaivo, president of Peninsular Railway and Lumbermen’s Museum, with help from Tim Quigg.

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99-year-old locomotive shines in the Aberdeen sunlight

A five-year pursuit to get a historic locomotive with Grays Harbor roots back to Grays Harbor has ended…

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Laying out complex, controversial step of North Shore Levee Project

Homeowners living in North Aberdeen near Wishkah River are angry about the city of Aberdeen’s lack of communication…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World This was part of the scene on Friday night, when people paid their respects to the late Kurt Cobain, the fallen grunge music icon who grew up in Aberdeen, on the 30th anniversary of Cobain’s death.

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Rest in peace, Kurt

Kurt Cobain once wrote the lyric “With the lights out, it’s less dangerous.” On Friday night, that lyric…

International Mermaid Museum Meet a unicorn this Saturday at the International Mermaid Museum Festival — 1 S. Arbor Rd., in Aberdeen. Unicorns Sky and Blue will be at the festival with their handler Crystal. According to Kim Roberts, who runs the festival, the unicorns can’t wait to meet and be photographed with people of all ages.

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Come rain or shine to connect with mermaids

A series of activities await anyone interested in learning about the sea and mermaid culture at the International…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Clarks Restaurant has delicious, homemade milkshakes, fresh-cut french fries and well-made burgers. The restaurant’s about a 15-minute drive from downtown Aberdeen.

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Clarks Restaurant is worth the drive

Make Clarks Restaurant your next dining experience.

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Game Freaks’ representatives and Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. ambassadors meet up for a ribbon-cutting to usher in the new era of Game Freaks in Aberdeen — 110 E. Wishkah St.

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Game Freaks’ move nets a win for ‘nerd culture’

There are people who enjoy playing games and then there are gamers. Kyle Pauley is the latter.

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World ANTIHERO, based in Tacoma, shared what was a “double headline show” with A Lien Nation at Messy Jessy’s Bar and Grill — 212 S. I St., in Aberdeen. Dustin Adair opened for the two hard, fast, aggressive rock bands.

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Let there be rock

The three-man band ANTIHERO stole the show with drummer Jason VanEss’ fiery display on stage. Maybe he ignited…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Gary Nelson, who’s retiring as executive director after 24 years with the Port of Grays Harbor, spoke briefly after Kayla Dunlap, director of government and public affairs, updated Hoquiam City Council and the public on various projects at the port. Leonard Barnes will take over once Nelson retires. He’s got a fan in Brian Shay, Hoquiam’s city administrator. “I’ve known Leonard and worked with him and been close friends with him for a long time, so I’m certain he’ll do an awesome job.”

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Gary Nelson thanks Hoquiam City Council

On Friday, Gary Nelson will officially retire after 24 years as executive director at the Port of Grays…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World The city of Aberdeen hosted an open house Tuesday night at the Rotary Log Pavilion so residents could see for themselves the nine alternatives there are for the future of the bridge known for its connection to Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.

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City of Aberdeen hosts open house for North Aberdeen Bridge

The city of Aberdeen and David Evans & Associates wanted to hear from residents about what to do…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Anne Foster swam Monday at the YMCA of Grays Harbor, as she does every Monday and Thursday. The Montesano woman has endowed more than $1 million in order to help thousands of young, school-aged children stay safe near and in the water. It only takes a moment to drown and she wants to prevent it.

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Anne Foster is helping thousands of children learn water safety skills

A person can drown in an instant, whether they’re in the Pacific Ocean, the Wishkah River, a creek,…

Provided photo Mike Pierce Project — from left — Ben Landis, Mike Pierce, Kennedy Court, Lisa Bosler and Drew Logerwell.

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Black Shepherd, Mike Pierce Project are excited to play La Catrina Night Club

Black Shepherd is back to rock Hoquiam’s faces and make their heads bang. And this time, it’ll be…