Events
THURSDAY, JAN. 10 Elks Bingo 6:30 p.m., Gresham Elks Lodge, 3330 N.E. Division St. Members and guests welcome. For more information, call 503-666-1805. SATURDAY, JAN. 12 Gresham Elks Lodge No. 1805...
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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 Gresham Toastmasters 6:30 a.m., Elmers Restaurant, 1590 N.E. Burnside Road. Learn how to be a better speaker and to be more confident in front of an audience. For more information,...
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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 Damascus City Council and Planning Commission Orientation 5:30-9:30 p.m., Damascus City Hall, 19920 S.E. Highway 212. Call 503-658-8545 or visit damascusoregon.gov for more...
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Ghost towns on Bridal Veil Creek topic of talk Tom Cowling will discuss the log camps on Bridal Veil Creek at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Troutdale Historical Society Barn Museum, 732 E. Historic...
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Adventist Medical Center is offering a free open house about cancer risks and treatment options 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Adventist Medical Center Oncology, 10000 S.E. Main St., Portland. Learn...
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The Gresham Redevelopment Commission invites local contractors to attend an open house 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Gresham City Hall, 1333 N.E. Eastman Parkway, to learn about opportunities to...
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Gresham-Barlow bond committee meets Tuesday The Gresham-Barlow School District bond measure planning committee will meet from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Center for Advanced Learning, 1484 N.W....
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Part-time Mt. Hood faculty members win awards
The 2012 Mt. Hood Community College Part-time Faculty Awards for Excellence in Teaching go to Zach Hudson and Andy Gurevich. The awards recognize outstanding part-time faculty for their contributions...
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Jan. 8 obituaries
Kari Fisher April 16, 1983-Dec. 21, 2012 Gresham resident Kari Fisher died Friday, Dec. 21. She was 29. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at Good Shepherd Community Church,...
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Live Music Eastside Bluegrass Series 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Freedom Foursquare Church, 660 S.E. 160th Ave. Rogue Bluegrass Band and Widcoll Bros. will share the stage along with another act...
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Slavic New Year The internationally known Trio Voronezh will host a Slavic New Year celebration from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at the Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Classically trained in...
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If the house is rockin, don't bother knockin
New bar and eatery is rocking downtown Gresham Theyre singing in the old church on Main Avenue again, but the music isnt exactly gospel tunes. This is a bar with really good food and where you can...
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Daoust takes oath of office
New Troutdale mayor promises team approach More than 100 people were in Sam K. Cox Hall at Troutdale Thursday evening for a swearing-in ceremony for new Troutdale Mayor Doug Daoust and two councilors,...
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When teens talk in pentameter
Black Swan to present 'Romeo and Juliet' Jan. 11-19 Rachel Lawrence, 15, a sophomore at Reynolds High School, says her plan to avoid the spotlight in Black Swan Youth Theatres Romeo and Juliet kind...
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Pamplin Media acquires six Oregon newspapers
Pamplin Media Group, Oregons largest community news organization and a subsidiary of R.B. Pamplin Corp., has expanded its reach with the acquisition of six weekly newspapers from Eagle Newspapers...
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Habitat for Humanity builds on $12 million fundraising goal
Portlands Habitat for Humanity has reached its $12 million fundraising goal and plans to continue building homes in Southeast Portland, Rockwood and Gresham. Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East...
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CORVALLIS Dana Altman looked pallid, his face as white as his dress shirt as he belatedly met with the media following Oregons 79-66 victory over Oregon State Sunday night at Gill Coliseum. It was...
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Centennial stops Scots cold in opener
Defense was the name of the game Friday night, as the Centennial girls opened league play with a resounding 53-20 win over David Douglas. The Scots were held to just seven points and two baskets in...
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Murder suspect faces new charges
Jonathan Holt pleads not guilty to new counts of burglary, possession of child porn Jonathan Daniel Holt, who allegedly murdered and kidnapped a Gresham barista in October, now faces additional charges...
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A man who crashed a car in Damascus fled the scene, leaving behind his injured passenger. Erik B. Sharp, 36, of Oregon City now faces allegations of driving under the influence, reckless driving and...
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