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February 9, 2016

Astoria officials want to bring back historic ferry

ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — Organizers of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Astoria-Megler Bridge are pushing to have a historic ferry that took passengers across the Columbia River returned in time for the festivities.

The Daily Astorian reports that Tourist No. 2, the ferry, is scheduled to be dry-docked and inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard next month. After minor repairs are completed, officials hope to sail the ferry back to Astoria for the bridge commemoration.


 
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