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6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9

Neighborhood Call to Action, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, Hughes Memorial United Methodist Church, 111 N.E. Failing St.

Two shootings in Northeast Portland over the weekend — one of them deadly — have prompted community members to gather together to find a way to stop the violence.

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Because Oregon kids are growing out faster than they are growing up, public schools must get…

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Sherry Glass, Helper Of Others, Dies at 51Sherry Ann Glass was born in Portland on July 17, 1954 to…

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Lavern Woods, left, and Dr. Larry GriggsKelci Rae FlowersThe Skanner founders Bernie and Bobbie…

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State Rep. Chip Shields, D-Portland, will host a series of community forums from February though…

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Women's History Month is in March, and the city is inviting Portland women to share their…

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"When I grew up, I didn't have my mom or dad because of drugs and the bad decisions…

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"MY ROMANCE"JON MAYERReservoir* * * *Pianist Jon Mayer accompanied by bassist Ray…

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One day last September,playwright August Wilson called Kenny Leon, director of Wilson's final…

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A North Portland-based thespian ensemble PassinArt: A Theatre Co., is holding its first…

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