“Talk of Our Towns” Host Donna Quinn focuses on the Astoria Regatta Festival happening August 9-12. Since 1894 Astoria Regatta has celebrated all things Maritime with boat races, parades, Coast Guard demonstrations and more. This year’s theme is “A New Wave”. Donna’s guests are Michelle Murray, Vice President Astoria Regatta Association and Leah Boles, 2022 Astoria Regatta Queen from Seaside High School.
Michael McCusker recalls student protests in Portland in the 1970s, and shares the recollections of a wheelchair-bound friend who was also an active protester.
Join host Donna Quinn for this holiday themed show, with music and poetry to reflect on the season.