Man with umbrella most likely a tourist

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A man with an umbrella was spotted in Downtown Astoria today, causing many residents to believe we are in store for an early tourism season.

The city, which is known for its noticeable influx of tourism in the warmer months, can often see a great benefit from these visitors, as it allows local merchants to unload the multitude of unnecessary bullshit they've been attempting to sell us during the months in between.

"This could be excellent news," one merchant said. "I've had a half-dozen wicker giraffes in my shop for about six months now that I haven't been able to get rid of. Now I just have to figure out a way to tie them to The Goonies somehow and those little bastards are as good as sold."