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homelessness
The number of homeless
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from a year ago, according
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in Time report.
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Source: Wash. State Dept. of Commerce
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homeless reports
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Incidents involving
homeless people
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on private land.
Source: Long Beach
Police Department
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No. 10 Basin Street • Astoria, Oregon 97103
453 11TH STREET | ASTORIA
www.astoriadowntown.com
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wishes everyone a
Enjoy the lights and
Holiday festivities
while shopping
Downtown Astoria!
Stores stay open late
November 27th through
December 18th.
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Limited Space Available
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Please call hotel direct 503-325-4996
Per Night
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Deluxe King or Deluxe Double Queen
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Costume Contest | Live Band | Raffles
Sheriff Perry & Deputy Doug will be keeping the peace by thorwing
the hoodlums in jail, so make sure you have bail money...just in case
Astoria Elks is now open 6 days a week
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday at 4pm • Sunday 9am-4pm • Closed Wednesday
