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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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    Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World
Aberdeen Cash Mob helped make Saturday the most successful sales day for Harbor Books — 2200 Simpson Ave., in Hoquiam — and its owners, Melinda Einander and her wife Kaide. The group was also able to help another small business, Solid Coffee — 1941 Riverside Ave., in Hoquiam. “Cash Mob is such a good (way) to see all the small places, either the ones you knew about or the ones you never knew were there,” said Stephanie Navarra, who was shopping with an exuberant and wandering toddler. “This is so cool. I hope more people come because this was a great turnout.”
    Aberdeen Cash Mob helps small business set record...
    By Matthew N. Wells • March 18, 2024 6:00 pm

    Melinda Einander and her wife Kaide, owners of Harbor Books — 2200 Simpson Ave., in Hoquiam — welcomed many happy…

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    Matthew N. Wells
Amy Mathews Smith closed operations at Nirvana Coffee Company — 205 S. I St., in Aberdeen — on Feb. 29. “I’m not making enough money,” Mathews Smith said Wednesday.
    Nirvana Coffee Company closes up shop
    By Matthew N. Wells • March 7, 2024 5:50 pm

    Amy Mathews Smith has closed operations at Nirvana Coffee Company, which is a loss for coffee lovers who enjoyed sipping…

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    Sydney Renae Newbill, owner of Renae's Rendezvous, takes a moment out of a busy day to pose for a photo.(Chelsey McNeese of Iola Jade Images)
    Entrepreneur Sydney Newbill can do it all
    By Matthew N. Wells • February 19, 2024 4:45 pm

    The last eight years have proved to be some of the most important in Sydney Renae Newbill’s life as the…

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    Small business boost applications extended to Feb. 3 for East County
    Small business boost applications extended to Feb. 3...
    By Allen Leister • January 20, 2023 1:30 am

    Greater Grays Harbor CEO cites low turnout as cause for extending the window to apply

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    New business in Montesano set to debut early February
    New business in Montesano set to debut early...
    By Allen Leister • January 14, 2023 1:30 am

    Owner says the goal for the store is to be meaningful for the community

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    Valley Cleaners takes special care with all your garments and specialty items — sleeping bags, bedding, and even formal robes for Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
    Clean, green solutions for your clothes and household...
    By Valley Cleaners • November 22, 2021 6:00 am

    Local dry cleaning team shares eco-friendly solutions to keep your textiles top-notch

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    This Grays Harbor cleaner won’t hang you out to dry
    This Grays Harbor cleaner won’t hang you out...
    By Valley Cleaners • September 21, 2020 6:00 am

    Friendly staff, convenient hours, premium service… take a load off your laundry list!

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    Jewelry store owner lets his work sparkle for itself
    Jewelry store owner lets his work sparkle for...
    By Wiitimaki Jewelry Store • February 24, 2020 6:00 am

    For nearly 100 years, this store has been selling and repairing watches and jewelry in Aberdeen

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