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Homestays part of what makes Astoria great

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After reading the homestay lodging story, about how code changes will address the illegal short-term rentals, I would now like to address “legal” homestay lodging (“Astoria moves forward on ho…

Social costs mount in tourist economy

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A simple solution to the “struggle to address illegal short-term rentals” would be to declare them all illegal (“Astoria moves forward on homestay lodging license,” The Daily Astorian, Nov. 20).

Customer service will never go out of style

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One of the many things I love about Astoria is our customer-focused, locally owned businesses. It’s such a pleasure to go into a business where you know the owner, he or she knows you, and you…

Confused, disappointed by Pro-Con choice

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I enjoy a good debate, and welcomed The Daily Astorian’s addition of a Pro-Con feature. It’s good to examine two sides of an idea, good not to take your own views as gospel truth. But I was co…

Thanks to CMH rehab department

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This letter is to second Dane Jaconetti’s positive comments about Columbia Memorial Hospital’s Rehabilitation Department in the Pavilion Building (“Giving thanks,” The Daily Astorian, Nov. 15)…

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day

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The American day of Thanksgiving has an interesting history. It began in 1621, when the Pilgrims celebrated a three-day feast with their Indian neighbors, giving thanks to God, who in his prov…

It is a new day

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I saw a photo of the new members of the House of Representatives. On the left side was a huge group of women and men, and they were black, and Indian, and red, and white, and Muslim, and Asian…

Know your rights with smart meters

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Hey property owners: Know your rights. Power companies are installing “smart meters,” and you have the right to opt out. Get informed. Learn the pros and cons of smart meters. Make the decisio…

In the U.S., nobody is above the law

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Congratulations to Clatsop County voters. Once again we led the way in Oregon voter turnout. We are part of a movement of millions defending democracy.

And the rain comes

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In Astoria we have had such a beautiful summer. I thought it was great — maybe never stopping. Now all of a sudden I get a shock, and the rain comes.

Don’t twist theory to discredit evolution

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Regarding the recent letter “Examine the truth about evolutionary theory” (The Daily Astorian, Nov. 13): Evolution arose from the same scientific tradition that brought us nuclear theory, grav…

The Golden Rule

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Here are three easy ways to practice the Golden Rule, which starts with self respect.

Average county income nowhere near $69K

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Regarding the statement “The average household income in the county is $69,000 a year, meaning the average affordable home price is $240,000” (“Study: Variety the biggest housing need in Clats…

Thanks to Astoria voters for supporting schools

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Open letter to the Astoria community: On behalf of the Astoria School District’s board, students, families and staff, I would like to thank district residents for displaying their support of o…