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Open Door girls fend off a furious finish
The Huskies build a big third-quarter lead in their 49-47 win over Portland Lutheran TROUTDALE The Open Door girls basketball team carried a double-digit lead most of the way Friday night, but found...
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Freestyle relays power Douglas to a big early win
The Scots win 8 of 11 races to beat Centennial 89-81 The David Douglas boys swim team avenged a dual-meet loss to Centennial last season by opening the 2012-13 campaign with a tight 89-81 win over the...
View ArticleReport of armed man a false alarm
The Gresham Fred Meyer that police evacuated to search for an armed man has reopened. At about 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, police evacuated the store, located at 2497 S.E. Burnside Rd., after a report...
View ArticleConnecticut shooting causes local schools to examine safety measures
School districts reassure parents their children are safe A murderer entered the halls of a small elementary school in Newtown, Conn., on Friday, Dec. 14, causing horror that left 26 dead, including 20...
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Gresham man accused of 15 car thefts
Beaverton police arrested a Gresham man on Thursday, Dec. 13, who they believe is responsible for 15 car thefts since Nov. 1. At about 1:30 p.m., police responded to a report of someone stealing a gray...
View ArticlePlane crashes en route to Troutdale Airport
Two passengers were killed when a twin-engine aircraft en route for the Troutdale Airport crashed Saturday, morning, 19 miles southeast of Ely, Nev., said Allen Kenitzer, spokesman for the Federal...
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New city councilor rooted in Rockwood
Mario Palmero, a 36-year-old welfare caseworker at the Oregon Department of Human Services's Gresham office, is Gresham's newest city councilor. After interviewing Palmero and two other candidates...
View ArticleLocal meetings
TUESDAY, DEC. 18 Multnomah Education District Board of Directors 5:30 p.m., 11611 N.E. Ainsworth Circle, Portland. For information, visit mesd.k12.or.us. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 Gresham Police Landlord...
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 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...
View ArticleDamascus Middle School honor roll
The following students were named to the first trimester honor roll at Damascus Middle School: Â Sixth grade 4.0 Griffin Cardwell, Coleman Kane, Sydney Raymond, Jessica Roner, Trinity Teyema and...
View ArticlePortland Lutheran School honor roll
The following students were named to the first quarter high school honor roll at Portland Lutheran School: 3.5 - 3.9 Ayde Alvarado, Natalie Bergdolt, Evan Bonazzola, Melody Do, Sonica Gupta, Andrew...
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Human Solutions building honored The city of Gresham will present a gold-level GREAT Award on Thursday, Dec. 20, to Human Solutions, owner of the Rockwood Building, for its conservation and recycling...
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Handmade Christmas
Fifty hand-painted metal ornaments adorn Troutdales Christmas tree in Mayors Square. The colorful snowmen, snowflakes, trees, candy canes and ornaments decorating the tree are the work of Bernie...
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A light show benefiting pets
For three years, John and Susie McAdams have hosted a light show synchronized to music at their 19th century Gresham home. This year, the couple has decided to collect donations for their favorite...
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No goodbyes, only thanks
Gresham breast cancer surgeon Mary Barnhart has retired, ending a 25-year career Leave it to Gresham resident Mary Barnhart to host one of the most unique estate sales East Multnomah County has ever...
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Saying I do in the country
Sandy and Mount Hood-area wedding vendors offer local services at bridal show Next to basking in the sparkle of a new engagement ring, the first thing on a bride-to-bes list is to dive into planning...
View ArticleDec. 18 obituaries
Charles W. Chuck Riggs July 7, 1926-Dec. 12, 2012 Portland resident Charles W. Chuck Riggs died Wednesday, Dec. 12. He was 86. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at First...
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Live Music Edgefield Live Music Series McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale. All shows are free, for ages 21 and older and are held in the Winery, unless noted otherwise. For more...
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High school music events Gresham High School, 1200 N. Main Ave., will host its Winter Choral Concert, which features all of the schools choirs, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the auditorium....
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Local man arrested for armed robbery
Police find gun, two knifes in the felons possession A Gresham man is behind bars accused of an armed robbery at a department store in Portland's Parkrose area. Jimmy Miles Duffey, 31, of Gresham is...
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