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🌱 Why Florence tops the list of Oregon’s quietest coastal escapes

Florence, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Florence! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Florence tops the list of Oregon’s quietest coastal escapes

Also on today's calendar: Open Studio – Creative Center and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 61 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Variably cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 59, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• If You Want Peace And Quiet, These 12 Small Oregon Towns Are Calling Your Name (familydestinationsguide.com) — Florence is highlighted as a peaceful coastal escape, with its historic waterfront, quiet beaches, and nearby dunes offering a slower pace of life right where the Siuslaw River meets the Pacific. The piece also spotlights 11 other small Oregon towns known for calm streets, scenic landscapes, and low-key getaways, giving Florence residents ideas for nearby serene trips while appreciating their own town’s charms.
   

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  • Moped rider hospitalized after head-on crash on Territorial Highway (kezi.com)
  • Oregon Country Fair Drops 2026 Artist Lineup: The Rumble, Sierra Hull, Sam Grisman Project, Plus All-Star Tribute to Bob Weir (relix.com)

Ok Florence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Florence

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