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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015
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The Surfsand Resort carries
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City Council on the Bridge
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In Loving Memory “Sis”
Janet Aquino Meade
March 19th, 1951 - March 2nd, 2015
Angus, Thompson and Meade families
Early Childhood
Health & Education Clinic For
Clatsop County Kids
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FREE For all 3-5 year olds, regardless of income
April 14, 2015
The Astoria Armory
1636 Exchange St., Astoria
April 22, 2015
Seaside Convention Center
415 First Avenue, Seaside
Early screening is an important step to successful learning.
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