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  • Cubelets are here!

    Aug 22, 2019

    The Cathlamet Public Library has Cubelets for a short time. They are robotic building blocks that can be configured to do many things. Children are invited to come to the library for fun and learning during open hours now through Aug. 30, Tuesdays through Saturdays 2-5 p.m. For more information contact librarian Carol Blix at 360-795-3254....

  • Liberty Players to perform

    Aug 22, 2019

    Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal” will be performed August 28, 29, and 30, 7 p.m., at the McTavish Room of the Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria. Presented by The Liberty Players, Betrayal is the story of an illicit affair that unfolds in reverse - from the end of a marriage to the first forbidden spark. Written by Harold Pinter in 1978, Betrayal features Pinter's characteristically economical dialogue, characters' hidden emotions and veiled motivations, and their self-absorbed competitive one-upmanship, face-saving, dishonesty, and (self...

  • N/GRV School Board Notes

    Superindent Lisa Nelson|Aug 22, 2019

    Submitted by Superintendent Lisa NelsonThe Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on August 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grays River Fire Hall. In personnel matters, the board approved the hire of Qin Xia, Mandarin teacher, who had her cultural program visa approved for the next school year. Community member Susan Burkhalter spoke on her pleasure that the Mandarin program would continue as a result. The board also approved a contract with Pacific County for school nursing services for the 2019-20...

  • Class reunion

    Aug 22, 2019

    Members of the Wahkiakum High School Class of 1969 gathered at Silverman's Nursery, Skamokawa, on Aug. 10 for their 50th year reunion. Seated in front are, l-r, Art Pedersen, Joan Harvey Chester, and Toni Below, and back, l-r, Tom Parker George Marsh, Dennis Blix, Rick Beck, Steve Arness, Joe Florek, Dan Silverman, Ferrell Harris, Alan Poobus (in back wearing hat), Jim Almer, Janet Harvey Petty, Linda Boldt, Linda Mosteller Bauman, Kristine Wright Sudar, Carol Hattrick Danker, Mike Bain, Donald...

  • LCC Continuing Education schedule released

    Aug 22, 2019

    Registration is open for fall quarter Continuing Education courses at Lower Columbia College. Call 360-442-2600 or online at www.lowercolumbia.edu/ce to learn more. Continuing Education is taking course proposals for new courses and instructors. If you have an interest in teaching, call Mary Harris at 360-442-2602 or email mharris@lowercolumbia.edu for more information....

  • Grease sing-along set for August 31

    Aug 22, 2019

    Enjoy a summer night singing along to Grease! on August 31 at 8 p.m., at the Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria. Tickets are $8 general admission. Leather pants and slicked hair encouraged, but not required. Subtitles provided for anyone that doesn't know all of the words. A goody two-shoes from Australia falls in love with a greaser over a summer. When her family moves to the boy's hometown, and she enrolls at the same school, they have a difficult time maintaining their relationship. Belt your heart out and enjoy the kooky gems,...

  • School district prepares for new year

    Diana Zimmerman|Aug 22, 2019

    By Diana Zimmerman The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met on Tuesday to go over a variety of issues. The board approved the hire of a new middle school science teacher, Jennifer Berry. “Jennifer comes to us most recently from Toledo having taught high school science,” Principal Nikki Reese said. “She’s super passionate about her content, she also has a background in robotics, and is willing to do some drama and just brings a really nice well rounded talent to us.” “I really am e...