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Astoria, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Astoria! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How serious is the oil spill under Astoria’s Pier 2?
- How a 104-year-old’s gift is easing cancer struggles in Astoria
- How vulnerable are Astoria schools to measles and polio outbreaks?
Also on today's calendar: 4x4 Benefit Truck Show for Shriner's and Doernbecher's Children's Hospitals.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cooler with a shower in spots, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 62, low: 49.
- Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 60 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Clean up efforts continue after oil spill on Oregon Coast (koin.com) — An oil spill beneath Pier 2 at the Port of Astoria is still being cleaned up, after crews quickly surrounded the area with 2,600 feet of containment boom and divers capped a leaking legacy fuel pipeline. Coast Guard and other authorities remain on scene monitoring for further impacts along the Astoria waterfront and working to ensure no additional oil escapes into the Columbia River. 
2. 104-year-old donor and her son reflect on fund she created for Astoria cancer patients nearly a decade ago (opb.org) — Astoria cancer patients are getting crucial help from the Arm-in-Arm Fund, created nine years ago by now-104-year-old donor Mary Armington after visiting her son at Columbia Memorial Hospital. The fund, which has nearly tripled and now offers grants up to $2,000, helps North Coast patients cover essentials like housing, utilities, transportation, and holiday meals during treatment.
3. Clatsop County behind state's ‘new low' vaccination rate (dailyastorian.com) — Astoria families are being urged to pay attention to school vaccination rates as Clatsop County falls just below the state average and no local schools meet the 95% “safe” threshold. Astoria Middle School is listed among the county’s most vulnerable schools, and county health officials are expanding vaccine clinics and outreach in the Astoria and Seaside districts to prevent outbreaks of measles, polio and other diseases.
4. Clatsop County senior track stars run off into the sunset (dailyastorian.com) — Astoria track athletes capped their season with standout performances at the state championships in Eugene, led by senior distance runner William Laman’s dramatic 3000-meter title. Astoria jumpers, along with Seaside, Knappa and Warrenton competitors, brought home personal bests, podium finishes and school pride, showcasing how strong Clatsop County talent is on Oregon’s biggest track stage.
5. Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen: On Maritime watch (verticalmag.com) — A Coast Guard rescue swimmer now serving in Puerto Rico previously served in Astoria highlighting the city’s role in training and experience for elite aviation survival technicians. The story mainly explores Air Station Borinquen’s demanding search-and-rescue and law-enforcement missions, new MH-60T Jayhawk helicopters, and how crews operate across a vast, hazardous Caribbean region.
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4x4 Benefit Truck Show for Shriner's and Doernbecher's Children's Hospitals →
Oney's Pizza Parlor, 43128 Sunset Hwy, Seaside
9:00 am
Saturday June 6
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- Several before & after shots of our awesome backyard transformation ❤️ Excellent work by TJ at A-Town Landscapes!
Thank you to the folks here who recommended him! (Nextdoor South Slope) - In all ways they are ASTORIA'S BEST computer gurus!!!
My husband and I have appreciated their knowledge and help for several years. Bev and Bill (Nextdoor Upper Astoria)
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- Management and Training Corporation posted a job opening for Career Prep. Instructor, Sub in Astoria. Apply here.
- The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead in Astoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Astoria here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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