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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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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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    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.
    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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Domestic Violence Center of Grays Harbor (DVC) was the big winner at the 100+ Harbor Women Who Care event March 12. While the big check here doesn’t show it, DVC got $37,240 to date, combined donor sources. One survivor who bravely shared a story that will make anyone with an empathetic nature cry. Thankfully for her and her children, they’re out of that situation and are on the way to a life of peace, thanks to DVC.
    Domestic violence survivor: ‘It’s never too late’
    By Matthew N. Wells • March 18, 2024 6:35 pm

    Several months ago, a young woman made the bravest choice of her life.

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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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Bobbi McCracken, left, and Bette Worth, right — both of the Downtown Aberdeen Association — share a laugh at Tinderbox Coffee Roasters while they discuss what they love about Aberdeen. The topic is because the Downtown Aberdeen Association is launching a contest Thursday called “Tell us … why you love Aberdeen?” The point is to spread positivity about Aberdeen.
    Downtown Aberdeen Association launching contest to spread town...
    By Matthew N. Wells • January 30, 2024 6:30 pm

    A lot of people have negative comments about Aberdeen, so here’s a chance for people to point out what they…

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