LYW Episode 30, January 9, 2025: The Georgia Pacific Story, Part 1
Dan Tucker • February 14, 2025
Georgia Pacific Story, Pt. 1 with Anna Booker & Kolby LaBree
Dan and Kevin chat with Kolby LaBree of Bellinghistory Good Time Girls, and Anna Booker, History Instructor with Whatcom Community College, about the Georgia Pacific plant and its effect on Bellingham and Whatcom County. Part 1 of 2.
Paper/Pulp Mill circa 1950s, colorized. Photo: Port of Bellingham
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Working Waterfront Hosts Crew Connections
Coalition hosts Annual Member Meeting in January
Tide to Table 25 coming April 26
FDA has approved seafood as a healthy living diet
Seafeast dates set to Sept. 27th and 28th
All-American set to build San Francisco's Electric Ferries
Maritime WA Nat'l Heritage Area launches Merchandise Page
Maritime Day coming January 29
Seaview Boatyard showcases new infrastructure
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