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Nick Spicher
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Museums, STEAM, Maker Ed, trivia, running, beer (not necessarily in that order... But not necessarily NOT in that order)
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The IMLS may live yet!

Washington State AG secures legal win over Trump plan to dismantle key federal agencies share.google/jUER9CYYQICo...
Washington State AG secures legal win over Trump plan to dismantle key federal agencies
In a significant legal victory, the Washington State Attorney General's Office has successfully protected four federal agencies from elimination.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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I'm glad I got to visit them in Newport one last time in June. I discovered Dead Guy years before I moved to the PNW and it was a revelation.
beervana.bsky.social Jeff Alworth @beervana.bsky.social · Nov 17
Now that Rogue has apparently shed its mortal coil, I have to do another brewery obit. (Ugh!) Given Rogue’s reputation today, one may imagine its legacy is merely surviving. In fact, it was a hugely influential brewer, and at one time its beers were considered groundbreaking.
Rogue Ales, 1988-2025 — Beervana
With the apparent permanent closure of Rogue Ales, it’s time to consider the legacy of this early craft brewery. It may surprise many drinkers who today think of Rogue as tame and boring to learn that...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Good morning from Newport, Oregon! Bonus points for prettiest start line.
Starting line of the Newport Marathon, with Yaquina Bay Bridge in the background. The coastline at the starting line of the Newport Marathon.
June 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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IT FINALLY HAPPENED
Wordle puzzle showing a successful solve with the word STARE on the first try
December 31, 2024 at 6:41 AM
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I was within the first million, but I had to wait until I had a worthwhile audience before posting.😉
September 17, 2024 at 4:16 AM