The new Winthrop public library — nearly six years in the making — had its grand opening last Saturday and welcomed more than 300 visitors who showed up to help celebrate and tour the space. The library was open for business as well: 280 books and materials were checked out, and 47 new library cards […]
PHOTOS
Photo: Getting their signals straight
Photos: Big catches
Photo: A parting gesture
Photos: Big day for LBHS Class of 2022
The weather didn’t look promising for the Liberty Bell High School graduation events last Friday (June 3). In fact, it was raining hard when the graduates’ parade (by car and truck) through the community started at 4 p.m. from Twisp. But then the rain showers passed through, the skies cleared and by the time the […]
Photo: Strong current
Photos: In memory
At a somber Memorial Day ceremony at Sullivan Cemetery in Winthrop, families, friends and neighbors came out to honor the Methow Valley veterans who’ve given their lives serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. People paid their respects as they strolled through the verdant grounds, placing fresh lilacs and apple blossoms on graves and lingering with […]
Photos: Really cookin’
It takes a well-coordinated team of volunteers to stage the World Famous Mazama Pancake Breaktast, which returned to the Mazama Community Club last weekend after a two-year pandemic hiatus. In the crowded kitchen, the crews prepapred pancakes, eggs, ham and fruit in a very efficient assembly-line fashion, then delivered them to the serving buffet where […]
Photos: Along for the ride
The 50th annual Methow Valley Memorial Day weekend rodeo drew good crowds to the rodeo grounds off of Twin lakes Road. Spectators enjoyed competition in saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing and of course mutton bustin’, the kids’ version of bareback riding. The Labor Day Rodeo is scheduled for Sept. 3-4, so you’ll have […]