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Lincoln County Fair Without Rides | Portland News
The Lincoln County Fair is still happening this week in Newport — but no rides, thanks to Brass Ring Amusements pulling out due to a nationwide worker shortage. With only 37 of the 140 needed staff on hand, the carnival company has canceled 14 events this year and left its rides unused. The root cause? Delays in the H-2B visa program, which is supposed to bring in foreign workers for seasonal jobs — including at amusement parks. The CEO insists they’re not turning away American workers, but simply can’t find enough people. Fair organizers apologize for the disappointment — but the event is…
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