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Summer poems to be published soon
By ALYSSA EVANS
COAST WEEKEND EDITOR
As spring showers slowly leave the
forecat and make way for clear, warm
days this month, the North Coast is a
little closer to the happy days of sum-
mer. As we dust off our outdoor gear and
plan new adventures, a fresh season is
beginning.
In honor of the new season, a collec-
tion of readers’ poetry will be featured
in an August edition of Coast Week-
end. Whether you’re already a pub-
lished writer or want to try writing poetry
Cannon Beach during summer.
featured in the newspaper? Is there a column
you would enjoy reading? Do you think there
is something missing from Coast Weekend?
Planning for work in Coast Weekend is
underway and your help is sought. If you
have an idea for stories that you would like
to see this summer, please send your idea
via email to aevans@dailyastorian.com or
via the “send us your news” tab on coast-
weekend.com. All submissions will be
considered.
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COAST WEEKEND EDITOR
ALYSSA EVANS
THU RSDAY
JULY 8
A birdwatcher
pauses during a
hike.
for the first time, you’re welcome to
participate.
Poems can explore any topic but those
that relate to summer or life on the North
Coast are preferred. To participate, send up to
three poems to aevans@dailyastorian.com by
July 23. Include your name and town of resi-
dence in your email.
Other ways to contribute to Coast
Weekend
Is there a local resident who deserves to be
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