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    Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World
Andrea Plummer, who’s worked at Clarks Restaurant for about 15 years, first experienced Clarks as a young customer. She said she was about “knee-high.” Plummer, seen serving up a homemade ice cream cone, is one of the friendly people who work at the restaurant with roots in the 1920s.
    Dedication to the craft
    By Matthew N. Wells • April 18, 2024 4:50 pm

    Clarks Restaurant has flourished because of hard work, familial ties, and a dedication to keeping the food quality the same…

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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.
    ‘Come and enjoy the moment’
    By Matthew N. Wells • April 17, 2024 5:30 pm

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

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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.
    99-year-old locomotive shines in the Aberdeen sunlight
    By Matthew N. Wells • April 16, 2024 5:30 pm

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

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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.
    Rest in peace, Kurt
    By Matthew N. Wells • April 8, 2024 5:50 pm

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

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    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.
    Come rain or shine to connect with mermaids
    By Matthew N. Wells • April 3, 2024 6:06 pm

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

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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.
    Game Freaks’ move nets a win for ‘nerd...
    By Matthew N. Wells • April 1, 2024 4:35 pm

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

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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.
    Let there be rock
    By Matthew N. Wells • March 27, 2024 6:15 pm

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

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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.”
    Gary Nelson thanks Hoquiam City Council
    By Matthew N. Wells • March 26, 2024 5:30 pm

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

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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.
    City of Aberdeen hosts open house for North...
    By Matthew N. Wells • March 21, 2024 5:30 pm

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

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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.
    Anne Foster is helping thousands of children learn...
    By Matthew N. Wells • March 20, 2024 9:00 pm

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

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