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Editor's note: The Beacon received numerous letters about the City's plan to close Main Street from Sixth to Third avenues on Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21. Responses were mixed.

Rick Steves could guide Mr. Mayor around Europe

I am writing in response to the closing of Main Street. Businesses are just starting to open up, and the mayor and Rick Steves decide to eliminate parking on Main Street to have that "European" feel to the city.

We are not Europe. This is Edmonds, WA, USA, with its own unique charm.

The mayor wants to close Main Street from Sixth Avenu...