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Chamber committee to host monthly meet n greet The community is invited to join chamber members for Try Local Tuesday, from 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 7 at Buddha Kat Winery, 17020 Ruben Lane in Sandy. Each...
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New state small business liaison helps to streamline licensing processes In June 2013, an entrepreneur from Tangent submitted a business plan and license application with the state of Oregons Private...
View ArticleThere's no place like home
After weathering a hurricane, a Gresham family's vacation becomes a struggle for survival On Sunday, Sept. 7, Craig Brandt and his wife, Monica, left Portland for a nine-day getaway on Mexicos Baja...
View ArticleMoon, sun, galaxies put on fall show
Planetarium to address lunar, solar eclipses in October Fans of the Sky Theater shows at Mt. Hood Community College are in for a banner opening this season, courtesy of the moon and sun, notes Pat...
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Indian storytelling fest kicks off Oct. 8 Wisdom of the Elders is presenting the 2014 Northwest Indian Storytelling Festival Oct. 8-12, celebrating its ninth season of Pacific Northwest tribal...
View ArticleChurches unite for food drives
Church members in nine East County communities will gather food Oct. 11 in a neighbor-to-neighbor effort. The churches goal is to collect up to 15 tons (30,000 pounds) of food to help restock empty...
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Centennial FBLA plans Eagle Scream Fest Members of the Centennial Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) have spent the past month actively developing and planning their latest community service...
View ArticleBirth announcement
Tinley Claire Fischer, the daughter of Cara and Troy Fischer of Government Camp, was born at 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Kaiser Sunnyside in Clackamas. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Tinley...
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Wednesday, Oct. 1 The Prime Timers Dining Club is meeting at The M&M Restaurant and Lounge, 137 N. Main Ave., Gresham. Singles age 50 and up are invited. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with social...
View ArticleOut and About
Art First Friday ArtWalk 5-9 p.m. Oct. 3. Troutdale merchants host artists and musicians, as well as offer wine tastings, along Historic Columbia River Highway. Live Music Open Mic Jam M&M...
View ArticleJohnny Cash, Count Basie, Raiders played at hotspot
D-Street Corral was party central for three decades Joanna Ceciliani remembers a night in 1960 when country music star Johnny Cash played the Division Street Corral, or D-Street Corral, as it was...
View ArticleWood Village lifts boil water notice
The City of Wood Village lifted a boil water notice this morning after test results revealed no contamination in the water. Officials have asked customers in the affected area to flush the water taps...
View ArticleGresham gives environmental award to children's nonprofit
Mayor Bemis to present check Wednesday, Oct. 1 Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis is giving a $15,000 environmental innovation award to Friends of the Children, the Portland nonprofit that plans to open an...
View ArticleBruins battle back in third, but fail to topple Cavs
Clackamas takes over second place in MHC volleyball at the halfway point of the league schedule 6A VOLLEYBALLMount Hood Conference Team Score Clackamas3Barlow0 CLACKAMAS Barlows volleyball team put...
View ArticlePushing ahead One Bridge at a Time
Eileen Holzman likes a lot of things about running. The fresh Northwest air, the way her mind focuses into a state of meditation and dont forget about the bridges. Yes, the bridges. She will get a...
View ArticleTying goal waved off in Scots loss
Central Catholic survives a 20-minute barrage to beat David Douglas 1-0 6A BOYS SOCCERMount Hood Conference Team Score Central Catholic1David Douglas0 PORTLAND The Central Catholic boys soccer team...
View ArticleCity gives award to local nonprofit
Friends of the Children to open Gresham office Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis is passing on a $15,000 environmental innovation award to Friends of the Children, the Portland nonprofit group that plans to...
View ArticleCity gets big DOJ grant to keep kids from joining gangs
Mayor's work with Department of Justice pays off Thanks to efforts led by Mayor Shane Bemis, the city of Gresham just received the largest grant in the state from the Department of Justice this year ...
View ArticleChurch celebrates anniversary
Open Door Baptist Church in Troutdale began in 1974 Open Door Baptist Church will celebrate its 40th anniversary Sunday, Oct. 12. Morning service will be held at 10 a.m. and evening service is at 5:30...
View ArticleNew VA clinic coming to Fairview
Corner lot on Halsey and Village streets is the planned hub for veteran services A vacant lot on the corner of Northeast Halsey and Village streets in Fairview is the site for a new Veterans...
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