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Columbia County resident competing to be “fittest in the world”
It takes a lot of hard work to reach the top, and Carleen Mathews knows that better than anyone, as she is about to compete in the Masters division of the 2024 CrossFit Games. Mathews owns and operates CrossFit St. Helens on S. First Street and will compete for the prize of being the fittest 40-44-year-old in the world from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 in Birmingham, AL. “When I...
Garlic lovers will be flocking to Clatskanie in August
Perhaps garlic flavored ice cream is not your cup of tea. But don’t knock it until you try it. Garlicky ice cream will be among the tempting taste treats at the 9th annual Clatskanie Farmers Market Garlic Festival, to be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Cope’s Park. Darro Routon and Steve Routon, founders of the event, are ready to welcome visitors to the small Columbia...
Finnish American Folk Festival holds musical events
NASELLE, Wash. — The Finnish American Folk Festival will host "A Taste of Festival" on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., there is a community dance at Naselle School. Music will be provided by the Smilin’ Scandinavians, with band leader Toby Hanson. The band, which has been performing around the Northwest for nearly 25 years, draws from a collection of lively polkas ...
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