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The Tico Times Weekly Digest: Oct. 15, 2018

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By The Tico Times
A flooded gas station in Nosara on Oct. 5, 2018.
Courtesy of Alina Trejos

In this week’s episode of the Weekly Digest, a wrap-up of last week’s heavy rains, plus more news from around Costa Rica and wordpress-257819-2837440.cloudwaysapps.com.

This week’s Digest was sponsored by Azul Beach Club. Interested in sponsoring the Digest, with the option of a visit from our film crew? Contact kstanley@ticotimes.net.

Read the stories mentioned here:

Heavy rains hit Costa Rica, red alerts issued:
http://www.bit.ly/tropiwave

Ex-Uruguay star Gustavo Matosas will lead La Sele:
http://www.bit.ly/matosas

Mexico defeats Costa Rica 3-2 in international friendly:
http://www.bit.ly/vsmexico

The story behind the flag on Cerro de la Carpintera:
http://www.bit.ly/lacarpintera

Misión Tiburón: The husband and wife team protecting sharks in Costa Rica:
http://www.bit.ly/misiontiburon

Off the Eaten Path: Holiday
http://www.bit.ly/oepholiday

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