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  • Unique new shop opens in Clatskanie

    Wendy Schmidt|Oct 9, 2025

    This past Saturday, Oct. 4 was the grand opening of The Northwest Connection Trading Post, a new shop just off Hwy 30 in Clatskanie. Over the past few months, Sheila McLain and her four assistants - along with help from family and friends - have been feverishly sorting, tagging and finding just the right place to display the many items set for sale. On opening day, visitors were greeted by Sasquatch and a little street market just out front. The Northwest Connection Trading Post is owned and...

  • The Clatskanie Arts Commission starts its 36th Season

    Wendy Schmidt|Sep 11, 2025

    On Labor Day, The Clatskanie Arts commission launched their 36th Season with "The Big Band in the Park", an annual event, sponsored by Donna Garlock, held every Labor Day at Clatskanie City Park. The event is free to the public, with refreshments for sale to benefit The Clatskanie Arts Commission. It was a beautiful day for a concert. Many locals, with chairs in tow, were treated to a delightful array of classic music, from Big Band to Jazz and Blues. The North Coast Big Band is an ensemble...

  • Quincy Grange serves up to community

    Wendy Schmidt|May 1, 2025

    This past week, I had an opportunity to sit down with President of The Quincy Grange Ellen Nieminen and talk about this year’s 49th annual Chicken Dinner. Ellen was pleased with the attendance and grateful for the local 4-H volunteers who helped serve, carry and clean up. This year, 159 dinners, equaling 400 pieces of chicken, 75 pounds of potatoes, and a mound of StoveTop Stuffing, were served by The Quincy Grange members. Dessert, apple and blueberry pie was donated by Lazy Daisy Farms. A special “thank you” goes out to Foster Farms and S...