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Northwest Gardener • By Nancy Chennault • Like many communities, the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce organizes a clean-up event each spring. Last year, volunteers planted the southern entrance beds, known as “The Islands,” with hundreds of bubblegum-pink petunias. It was this display which gave Castle Rock the motivation to really think BIG for 2012. And the recent renovation of the main street through the business district sparked local business owners and community leaders’ desire to enhance the downtown with new landscaping, floral displays and hanging baskets
30 Jul 15:16
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Each day's winner chooses from the current Prize Pile: Notepad on mini-clipboard with matching pen • Bertucci's truffles (box of 2) • Seattle Chocolates truffles
Sunflower motif cotton pique kitchen towel • 4GB coin design USB flash drive * Colonial Williamsburg notecards • Sierra Club (wolf photo) notecards • Mini-champagne (over age 21)
22 Jul 10:00
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Take the short drive to Clatskanie this weekend! There's something for everyone.
26 Jun 22:13
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With a bachelor’s degree in music and psychology and a master’s in social work, it’s little wonder Tami Tack connects with people through music. She also finds playing the piano personally satisfying. “It uplifts me. It soothes me. It puts me in a different space.” Over the last 15 years Tami has composed 37 original pieces and collected them on three CDs, selections from which she will play in a free concert in Longview Sunday, June 24.
23 Jun 13:09
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Following indoor festivities, theatre patrons, friends, civic leaders and part of Virginia Rubin’s family gathered May 22 to witness the unveiling of a new sign in downtown Longview ...
17 Jun 08:30
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“Treasure Hunt around the River” lacks a certain spark and pizzazz, don’t you agree? Please share ideas for a better name for this 10-day event. The first order of business kicking off the centennial issue festivities July 15 will be to announce the NAME THE HUNT winner. Whosever idea sparks the ultimate name gets the first pick from our CIC Daily Prize Pile
17 Jun 08:16
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Story by Tom Myklebust • Photos by Perry Piper • “The community really comes together at The Black Bears games,” said musician and computer technician Chris Oshsner. “I love it.” Living within walking distance from the field, Oshner said he likes hearing the “walla” of the crowd and smelling hot dogs cooking as he nears the gate.” Oshsner recently moved to Longview from Colorado.
08 Jun 00:16
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By Laura Baird • When thinking about activities in our area — and there are plenty to choose from — do you meticulously search and decide, map and plan? Or are you the type of person whose vocabulary doesn't include the words "strict itinerary?" . . . This summer . . . find your balance between planning and being impulsive. But always find your fun!
04 Jun 21:22
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The Spectator • By Ned Piper • We have friends who drive to Portland, even Seattle, in search of weekend fun. They may be looking for a unique dining experience, a dance floor brought to life by a lively band, a bar or a lounge with character. What they seem to forget is that there are such venues right here in their own backyard. Step out the door. Head for the hills and for Birkenfeld.
24 May 12:58
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Hook, Line and Sinker • Story and Photos by John L. Perry • Camas was one of the most important food plant staples of aboriginal Americans (Indians) in the western US, and for early explorers and settlers of the region. The plant occurs in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, northern California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Utah. Members of the asparagus family, there are six species of Camas with Camas leichtlnii being the most common one found west of the Cascade Mountains.
22 May 22:55
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