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Psychosis has a bad rap, but most people can recover with the right help

 Teens and young adults are most likely to be hit with psychosis. That's the bad news.  But the good news is that two of every three people who develop psychosis, will recover completely, with right help.

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More business community support is coming online for medical screenings, educational programs

The Eddie Barnett Jr. Foundation, has been quietly growing for years – and now with help from local sports executive Larry Miller the group is moving closer to its goal of a heart health checkup for every youth athlete.

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Fundraising takes center stage as the November 2012 election approaches

President Obama visited Oregon Tuesday, on a fundraising trip to build his campaign war chest.

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A crowd of around 400 people attended a rededication ceremony for the Charles Jordan Community Center, July 22.

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D'Anthony Dancer's family faces expenses not covered by insurance

D'Anthony was diagnosed with a large malignant brain tumor – a high grade glioma – essentially the worst diagnosis possible.

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'Let's take a moment to appreciate what we have as we get ready to recommit to making it better'

A benefit for the Willamette Riverkeeper, the Big Float 2012 is expected to attract up to 3,000 people, and organizers hope to break the world record for the number of people simultaneously floating in "water rings" that are connected together "with something other than hands."

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Overreaction to petty thefts has fueled TV news, blogs and 'tough on crime' rhetoric

The Skanner News' review of the incidents – including interviews with affected businesses – highlights how overreactions to the petty thefts became the fodder for blogs and "tough on crime" police statements to media while misbehaving teens were depicted as boogeymen.

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Measures differ in tax rates, growing rules and regulating bodies

At least one measure aiming to legalize marijuana use in Oregon will be on the November ballot. Colorado and Washington voters also will consider legalizing personal use.

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Chasse family challenges mayoral candidates to speak out on police contract

An arbitrator's ruling in the case of James Chasse Jr., who died in police custody renews controversy over police discipline.

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'We can still work on the levy and the foreclosure issue through 2014 but the immediate crisis of people living on the streets must be addressed'

Housing activists will hold a rally at 4:30pm, July 20, outside of City Hall, to mark 50 days of fasting by former mayoral candidate Cameron Whitten.

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