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Articles written by Poul Toftemark


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  • A lot of untruths are floating around

    Poul Toftemark|Aug 24, 2017

    To The Eagle: We have an awesome community here in the outback of Wahkiakum County, able to stand up to political giants. A lot of the outback success has a lot to do with our support of each other, including packing community halls; also our county commissioners, with whom we stood up to the Department of Ecology enough to deny them spreading crap next to our river. I personally have to thank our congresswoman for a mid-winter victory against Corps of Engineers for which I am sure we got blacklisted. On the Affordable Care Act, I find it...

  • Comets take lead

    Poul Toftemark|Feb 4, 2010

    On Tuesday, the battle for first place in the Pacific League boys basketball standings took place in a crowded gym in Naselle, with the Comets beating South Bend 69-55. The Comets spurted out with a quick basket and never looked back. After the first quarter, the Comets led 19-8. South Bend closed the gap to two points, Naselle 27, South Bend 25 at the half. The Comets made a great run in the third, up 16 at one point and ending the quarter leading 47-37. The fourth was a real battle, heavy with South Bend defense. Some very clutch free throws...