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March 5, 2020
Hailee Parman (left) works on her 'Camas Love' mural in downtown Camas as a passerby comments on the artwork. Parman, a Camas High Senior, has collaborated with Papermaker Pride to have her design featured on a line of clothing being debuted Friday, March 6. (Contributed photo courtesy of Hailee Parman)

Camas teen’s mural spreads love

It’s hard to pass by Camas’ latest public art installation — the cheerful, flower-drenched “Camas Love” mural on the Wintzer Acupuncture building at the corner of Northeast Fifth Avenue and Northeast Cedar Street in the city’s historic downtown — and not stop and smile.

February 27, 2020
Columbia River Gorge Elementary School principal Tracey MacLachlan (left) reads a book with third-grader Mckinlee Love on Feb. 6.

Washougal principal’s love of reading pays off

Columbia River Gorge Elementary School Principal Tracey MacLachlan has cultivated her passion for children’s literacy in many ways during her decades-long career in academia.

January 16, 2020
Washougal School District superintendent Mary Templeton announces school closures with a song on a video posted to the district's social media channels on Jan. 16.  (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

WSD’s ‘Singing Superintendent’ strikes again

Shortly after receiving a call from transportation supervisor Jesse Miller at 3:45 a.m. on Jan. 16, Washougal School District (WSD) superintendent Mary Templeton decided to cancel classes for…

January 16, 2020
Gause Elementary School physical education specialist Mark Bauer instructs a group of students during a class Jan. 6. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal teacher trains at Blazers camp

Mark Bauer has taught physical education for 27 years, played basketball in college and coached basketball at various levels, but he’s always seeking ways to improve as a teacher, coach and mentor.