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SATURDAY, MAY 18 Gresham Farmers' Market 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northwest Third Street and Main Avenue in downtown Gresham. The market has more than 110 vendors offering plants, produce, food and...
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Rescued animals to be offered for adoption Multnomah County Animal Services will offer more than 60 rescued poodles for adoption after rescuing the dogs from a home in Southeast Portland. The 65...
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Glover named Head Start Parent of Year Mt. Hood Community College announced this week that Landra Glover has been named the National Head Start Parent of the Year. The mother of a 5-year-old son who is...
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Wednesday, May 15 Gresham Police Landlord Forum 3 p.m., City Hall, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway. Gresham police, landlord attorney Jeffrey Bennett and other experts offer free advice on matters...
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Gresham man with history of alcohol arrests charged for manslaughter
A 22-year-old Gresham man recently charged with manslaughter for a crash in Southern Oregon last Labor Day weekend that killed another Gresham man has an extensive history of alcohol-related arrests....
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Bus to bones
This year, Troutdale Historical Society takes annual tour to historic Oregon cemeteries in Salem Ever wonder where the bones of some of Oregons earliest movers and shakers are buried? Or perhaps, you...
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Former Alaska resident has logged miles in music
Hailing originally from central Alaska, singer-songwriter Michael Henchman knows what its like to get stuck on the road on a bitter cold night. One night his vehicle blew a heater hose between...
View ArticleCentennial Middle School honor roll
The following students were named to the Centennial Middle School honor roll for the third quarter: Eighth grade 4.0 Alyssa Beckham, Julia Bezzubets, Devin Camat, Mykel Caruso, Jay Cha, Carina Chan,...
View ArticleEight face off in Corbett board races
All four positions for Corbetts school board are contested All four of the Corbett School Districts school board races are contested in the Tuesday, May 21, special election. All board positions are...
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Company's future is bent on the past
- Tube Specialties and the Weyhrich family commemorates 50-years of ownership The American Dream is alive, thriving and nestled in an industrial park in Troutdale. Fifty years ago, Dick Weyhrich was...
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Chamber Calendar Connect with Success AM Meeting, 7-9 a.m. Friday, May 17, Mt. Hood Community College Performing Arts Theater, 26000 S.E. Stark St., Gresham. Ribbon cutting, Stoney Brooke Residential...
View ArticlePolice investigating fatal crash at Highway 26 and Hillyard
A Gresham man has died following a two-vehicle accident Tuesday evening at Highway 26 and Southeast Hillyard Road. Donald M. Bard, 54, of Gresham died at the scene, and another Gresham resident...
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Sheriff agrees to disagree on county gun ordinance
Residents try to understand impact of ordinance at Corbett town hall meeting In attempts to eliminate confusion surrounding Multnomah Countys recently passed gun ordinance and how it will affect...
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May 14 obituaries
Edmund J. Ed Rice I March 29, 1927-May 10, 2013 Gresham resident Edmund J. Ed Rice I died Friday, May 10. He was 86. A viewing will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, with a 7 p.m. Scriptural...
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Centennial rallies late to down Tigard in qualifier
The Eagles put up six runs in the fifth inning to topple the Tigers 9-4 Centennials softball team erased a late 4-0 deficit to down Tigard 9-4 in a play-in qualifier game Tuesday. The Eagles bounced...
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Police week event honors law enforcement
National Police Week honors law enforcement officers and lives lost in the line of duty Sunday, May 18, marks the last day of National Police Week. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as...
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Monday, May 20 Damascus City Council 7 p.m., City Hall, 19920 S.E. Highway 212. Call 503-658-8545 or visit damascusoregon.gov for more information. Gresham Sister City Association 6 p.m., Barlow...
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Bob Jones University Gresham resident Erica Johannes was among the more than 800 students who recently graduated from Bob Jones University. Johannes graduated with a masters degree in music...
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Leading by example
Fairview woman, MHCC leader, named Head Start Parent of the Year It was one of those trying mornings when getting out the door was a struggle. Then Landra Glover opened a congratulatory email, naming...
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Hero Half Marathon benefits Cpl. Keaton Coffey Scholarship
A half marathon benefiting the Keaton Coffey Memorial Scholarship will be held the morning of Saturday, May 25, in Sweet Home. Runners will have the opportunity to choose from a 1.3-mile trail run, an...
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