Feb. 19 obituaries
Betty Marshall April 11, 1924-Feb. 15, 2013 East County resident Betty Marshall, also known as Betty Boop, died Friday, Feb. 15, in Clackamas. She was 88. At her request, no services will be held....
View ArticleSeasons of Love
Mt. Hood Community College Theatre presents the popular Broadway musical Rent With 525,600 minutes, how do you measure a year? Mt. Hood Community College Theatre poses this question in its production...
View ArticleChurches, businesses beautify child welfare office
Volunteers plan to partner with DHS in the future More than 300 volunteers representing eight churches and 12 businesses in East Multnomah County have poured tender loving care into the Gresham Child...
View ArticleCelebrating history through theater
In its seventh year, 'Who I Am' draws awareness to Black History Month About seven years ago, Shalanda Sims was taking a class about community issues with state Sen. Avel Gordly. At the time, Sims felt...
View ArticleReynolds Middle School honor roll
The following students have been named to the first quarter honor roll at Reynolds Middle School: 4.0 Mardan Aqaei, Josh Blegen, Colin Brummer, Ben Burcham-Howard, Peter Camacho, Alicia Estes, Pancho...
View ArticleBarlow relies on defense to get past rivals
The Bruins finish 6-6 in leagu and will host a play-in qualifier game Points werent easy to come by in the fourth quarter Wednesday night, but Barlow found them when needed most to survive 27-22 in...
View ArticleChili decision 'Not the best day for Fairview'
Fairview council votes 4-3 not to fund the Chili on the Green The Fairview City Council has officially pulled funding for the towns Chili on the Green festival, despite droves of support from people...
View ArticleClub takes over Gresham PAL center
Agreement saves youth center from certain closure The Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area is taking over Gresham's PAL Center, putting an end to the possibility that the center would...
View ArticleCity OKs tax breaks for Boeing, ON
In the largest enterprise zone request to come before Gresham city councilors since such zones were created in 2006, the council on Tuesday, Feb. 19, unanimously approved an agreement with Boeing that...
View ArticleComprehensive plan meeting set for Feb. 23
A town hall meeting to discuss the working draft of the Damascus comprehensive plan and zoning map is from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Sunnyside Community Church,16444 S.E. Highway 212, in...
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Give blood, save lives Boring Fire District is hosting a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the fire department, 28665 S.E. Highway 212. To sign up, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit...
View ArticleReynolds High School introduces ASPIRE, Challenge Day
Reynolds High School is seeking volunteers for ASPIRE (Access to Student Assistance Programs in Reach of Everyone), a statewide mentorship program new to the high school. ASPIRE volunteers mentor...
View ArticleBond proposal heads to Gresham-Barlow board
Members of the Gresham-Barlow Bond Measure Planning Committee will recommend to the school board a $210 million bond be put forth to voters in May. After meeting since late December 2012 and reviewing...
View ArticleSpecial needs artists speak with paint, clay
Infusion Gallery, in Troutdale, opens with special cause Paintings, drawings and oil pastels line the walls of a Troutdale art gallery where Anton Jarmer meticulously practices an artistic technique...
View ArticleBirths
Spellman Hailey Mae Spellman, the daughter of Kristen and Zachary Spellman of Sandy, was born at 8:04 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Mount Hood Family Birthing Center in Troutdale. She weighed 7 pounds, 14...
View ArticleFeb. 22 obituaries
Barbara C. Greene Sept. 29, 1946-Feb. 4, 2013 Portland resident Barbara C. Greene died Monday, Feb. 4. She was 66. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Hillsview Community...
View ArticleDealing with death
Mt. Hood funeral services program holds exercise Coffins, urns, funeral arrangements, oh my! There may be cookies and refreshments, but this isnt your average volunteer experience. For 17 years, Mt....
View ArticleQuarterfinal success pushes Scots into the lead
David Douglas looks to hold off Hillsboro and Roseburg when the tournament concludes Saturday. PORTLAND The David Douglas wrestling team is in prime position to chase down the 6A trophy heading into...
View ArticleDavid Douglas wins on the big stage
The Scots finish with three champions and 146 points to claim the big-school wrestling crown PORTLAND David Douglas turned away all challengers to win this weekends 6A state wrestling championship...
View ArticleCounty's top administrator moving on
Clackamas County Administrator Steve Wheeler announced on Monday that he has agreed to part ways with the Board of Commissioners after his replacement is chosen. The mutual decision comes on the heels...
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