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The 58th annual Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest returned to an in-person contest Sunday after holding virtual competitions for the last two years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 58th annual Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest returned to an in-person contest Sunday after holding virtual competitions for the last two years during the COVID-19 pandemic.