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July 23, 2015
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COASTAL LIFE
Fire safety 101
Indoors or out, planning equals prevention on the North Coast
ARTS
Visit 35 artists in 23 locations throughout Astoria
FEATURE
Oregon Story Sessions
Stories. Poems. Songs. Secrets. Beer. Contests. Surf Rock.
DINING
Mouth of the Columbia
Calibrated for tourists, Tom’s Fish & Chips serves locals fast
STEPPING OUT........ .............................................................. 5, 6, 7
CROSSWORD........... ....................................................................17
CW MARKETPLACE........ ....................................................... 18, 19
GRAB BAG ....... ..........................................................................23
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The Oregon Story Sessions, an Astoria event
planned at three venues July 25, is about calling
attention to and celebrating Oregon writers and
musicians.
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Web and beer will be available
for sale.
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COAST WEEKEND PHOTOS:
JOSHUA BESSEX
Astoria Parks and Rec continues Park After Dark events with next film screening
‘Back to the Future’
Astoria Studio Tour
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Watch, travel ‘Back to the Future’ at McClure Park
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