October 07, 2014
Sandy River Delta night closure begins Oct. 10
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Gate will close dusk to dawn to reduce parking lot crime As of Friday, Oct. 10, the U.S. Forest Service will begin closing access to the Sandy River Delta parking lot during the night as an…
October 07, 2014
News briefs
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The first 10 days of the fall burn season is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Oct. 8, for Gresham, Fairview and Wood Village. Backyard burning will be allowed on Wednesdays and Saturdays until a…
October 07, 2014
Damascus school gets food straight from the farm
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Most meals made from scratch With a brand new commercial kitchen, Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School in Damascus is building on a fresh food program started last year. The school, which…
October 06, 2014
Last chance for county's Republican candidates?
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Professor Jim Moore sees demographic trends affecting area - Who the heck are state Sen. Alan Olsen (R-Canby/Oregon City/Gladstone), state Rep. Brent Barton (D-OC/Gladstone), and state Rep.…
October 06, 2014
Fire department investigating 'serious' house fire on Southeast…
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The Gresham Fire Department is investigating a “serious” house fire Saturday, Oct. 4 in the 24000 block of Southeast Stark Street near Hall Elementary and Mt. Hood Medical Center. The department…
October 04, 2014
Passenger of Fritz dies from crash injuries
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A second Oregon State Hospital employee, Cary Marie Fairchild, from Portland, died Saturday, Oct. 4, at Salem Hospital where she has been treated since the Sept. 24 traffic crash. Fairchild, 64,…
October 04, 2014
Gresham police arrested couple for sexual abuse of babysitter
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Abuse may be on video A Gresham couple was arrested for sexually abusing their 16-year-old female babysitter, according to the Gresham Police Department. The couple was identified as Troy…
October 04, 2014
Man reports armed robbery in Central Eastside
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Portland officers are investigating a case of a man who said he was robbed at gunpoint early Saturday morning while stopped at a red light on Southeast Grand Avenue at Ankeny Street. At 7:24…
October 06, 2014
Legacy Mount Hood breaks ground on new building
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Outpatient services center scheduled to open early 2016 Site work has started for a new medical office building and outpatient services center on the campus of Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center…
October 06, 2014
Creating a thriving workforce, economy and community
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Chamber's economic summit provides insight into partnerships for future workers The good news is that the employment rate in East Multnomah County is rebounding after years of decline. The bad…
Oct 03, 2014
City gets big DOJ grant to keep kids from joining gangs
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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…
Oct 03, 2014
Church celebrates anniversary
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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…
Oct 03, 2014
New VA clinic coming to Fairview
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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…
Oct 03, 2014
Oxbow park gets nature treatment
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Levy funds park improvements from salmon habitat to nature playgrounds Several changes are happening within the 1,100 acres of old growth forest that make up Oxbow Regional Park in rural…
Oct 03, 2014
Events
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Friday, Oct. 10 — For the Love of Jessie, a benefit concert for the family of Jessie Doyle and to promote education and awareness regarding domestic violence, at Chinese Village Restaurant, 520…
Oct 03, 2014
School briefs
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iUrbanTeen event set at MHCC Do you have an interest in a technology career? In gaming? In animation? iUrbanTeen is hosting a hands-on day of workshops, thought-provoking discussions and…
Oct 03, 2014
Gresham bakery owners appear in conference video
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After the fallout of refusing to work with a lesbian couple, Melissa Klein speaks to Values Voter Summit The Gresham couple who refused to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple last year was…
Sep 30, 2014
Wood Village lifts boil water notice
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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…
Sep 30, 2014
Churches unite for food drives
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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…
Sep 30, 2014
Events
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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…
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