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Bookmonger: Revisiting the past to motivate the present

With fractious campaigning ahead of the 2024 presidential election already underway, the publication of Whidbey Island, Washington, author…

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Marriage, mystery on the Ilwaco playbill from Peninsula Players

Four actors have embarked on the serious business of playing for laughs this summer. They form the cast…

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At Jazz & Oysters in Nahcotta, many mollusks and much music

Oysters will be served with jazz on the Long Beach Peninsula on Saturday. The annual outdoor event takes…

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Handful of new locations added for August Astoria Art Walk

ASTORIA — Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk, a monthly celebration of visual art, music and writing, will take…

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Wood carving festival returns to Tokeland Hotel

TOKELAND, Wash. — Wood carving returns to the grounds of the historic Tokeland Hotel during the Tokeland Wood…

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Astoria author’s new book honors Ponca tribal heritage

It was during National Native American Heritage Month that Ponca author Cliff Taylor started writing poetry on his…

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August art in Gearhart: Judged show is back, moonlight pastels

GEARHART — On the first Saturday of each month, stop by art galleries in Gearhart from 2 to…

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Seaside art in August: Basket weaving classes, live music at gallery

SEASIDE — Explore the historic Gilbert District during the Seaside Art Walk, a monthly event that offers the…

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Bookmonger: An ordinary life is one for the books

For his latest novel, “The Librarianist,” Portland author and screenwriter Patrick deWitt fabricates the unassuming life of retired…

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Artists of Astoria open studios for summer tour, gallery exhibit

More than 50 artists will open their workspaces during the 13th annual Astoria Open Studios Tour. The free,…

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