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In One Ear: Harrowing episode
The Daily Morning Astorian, May 15, 1887 Ocean King‘s harrowing episode at sea. The ship, a four-masted barque said to be the largest American ship afloat at the time, left British Columbia on April 22 with a load of coal, heading for San Pedro, California. On May 1, they...
Late couple made significant contribution to Liberty Theatre
Petra and Michael Mathers, an Astoria couple who were active in the arts, left $250,000 to the Liberty Theatre after their deaths in February. The Astoria theater described the bequest as transformative and said it would play a crucial role in enhancing programming.
Astoria Arts and Movement Center: Historic Odd Fellows Building becomes a center for dance and community
Jessamyn West can spot a newcomer the instant they cross the Astoria ballroom threshold. Not only because, not so long ago, she was one, but also because their response is as obvious as the zils on a belly dancer. “One of my favorite things in the world is witnessing people...
Plant sale set for Saturday
The Clatsop Soil & Water Conservation District is holding its 12th annual Native Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot at the Netel Grange. The sale includes a wide variety of native and edible plants and a variety of pollinator plants. The plants are provided by the Watershed Garden Works nursery. A portion of the sales will be donated to support district operations.
Maritime Museum offers free admission to military families on Armed Forces Day
People serving in the military and up to five of their family members can get free admission to the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria on Armed Forces Day on Saturday as part of the Blue Star Museums program. The program is a collaboration of the National Endowment for the...
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