🌱 How did Aberdeen’s wrestlers power their way to second place?
Hi Aberdeen! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Aberdeen’s wrestlers power their way to second place?
- How an Aberdeen lawmaker may shape Southwest Washington mental health funding
Also on today's calendar: Christmas in Connecticut (1945) and 5 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Heather D.!
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 55 and low of 42 degrees.
- Wednesday: Showers; windy in the morning, temps: high: 48, low: 43.
- Thursday: Breezy with rain, with a high of 50 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prep Wrestling Roundup: Aberdeen places second at Fife tournament (thedailyworld.com) — Aberdeen High’s wrestlers turned in a strong showing, taking second place as three Bobcats won individual titles at the Larry Brown Invitational in Fife. Local mat fans also saw big results from nearby programs, with Elma, Hoquiam, Montesano and Raymond-South Bend wrestlers earning multiple championships and podium finishes across several weekend tournaments. 
• Local officials discuss behavioral health response at Cascade Community Health forum in Centralia ahead of legislative session (chronline.com) — Aberdeen-area residents are represented in new behavioral health funding talks as Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, joined other Southwest Washington lawmakers in Centralia to hear from local providers. Speakers stressed that jail-based addiction treatment, rural mental health clinics, and the Recovery Navigator program save money and improve stability, while urging legislators to protect and potentially restore funding in the upcoming 2026 state session.
📸 Around Aberdeen
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★ Featured events ★
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Rochester Boys Varsity Basketball @ Aberdeen
Aberdeen High School, 410 N G St, Aberdeen
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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Wine Down Wednesday
Oyhut Bay Grill , 404 Salmonberry Ln SW , Ocean Shores -
Ace Light the Night Tour of Lights
Buck Electric Ace Hardware Start at
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Shaun Beebe at Oyhut Bay Grill
Oyhut Bay Grill , 404 Salmonberry Lane SW , Ocean Shores
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Hoquiam Holiday Light Parade
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Hoquiam, WA
6:00 pm -
Seasons Beatings At The Grays Harbor Historical Seaport
Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Event Center , 500 N. Custer St. , Aberdeen
7:00 pm -
Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
7th Street Theatre , 313 7th St , Hoquiam
7:30 pm -
The Olson Bros Band at the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport
Grays Harbor Historical Seaport , 500 N Custer , Aberdeen
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
🗓 Events Nearby
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Bingo at Corks & Taps
Corks & Taps , 130 Oyhut Bay Blvd. SW, #101 , Ocean Shores
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Wine Down Wednesday
Oyhut Bay Grill , 404 Salmonberry Ln SW , Ocean Shores -
Ace Light the Night Tour of Lights
Buck Electric Ace Hardware Start at
5:30 pm -
Boys C-Team Basketball vs W F West High School - C Team
Montesano Jr-Sr High , 303 N Church St , Montesano
4:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- For anyone who is sad during holidays my church-First Presbyterian, on Broadway in Aberdeen- is having a Blue Christmas service on Sunday, Dec,21 at 5:00 PM and anyone is welcome.
It is listed as a quiet worship service, a space to seek comfort, hope and healing in times of sadness or grief. (Nextdoor Mid-West Aberdeen) - In search of a small dog that is looking for a loving, quiet, older couple to home with.
Cannot afford a big rehoming fee but will be able to provide vaccinations etc for health. We are a quiet 2-person household and would like a… (Nextdoor Central Park)
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Aberdeen. Apply here.
- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Aberdeen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aberdeen here.
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