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Oregon’s Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program

SALEM, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alexander Stork, 18, of Klamath Falls and Chloe Staten, 14, of Medford today were named Oregon’s top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Alexander was nominated by Klamath Union High School in Klamath Falls, and Chloe was nominated by Talent Middle School in Talent. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, now in its 17th year, is conducted by P

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$20 for $40 Worth of Hair Services at Regis Salons

If your eyes are the windows to your soul, your hair is the tunnel to your mind. Keep your mind-matter from escaping with today’s hair-taming Groupon: for $20, you get $40 worth of hair services at Regis Salons . Armed with current techniques for properly maintaining noggin lawns, Regis Salons’ network keeps clients’ hair in order as dictated by the latest trends. Manage mane health with a deep-conditioning treatment, haircut, and blow-dry (starting at $40; prices vary by location) that infuse cuticles with currents of aqueous confidence before a stylist clips tresses into a head-hedge that beautifully complements scalp-garden pathways. A perm ($70+) adds a twist to locks normally on the straight-and-narrow, and follicle aficionados can spruce up dull strands with a hair coloring ($55+), highlights ($75+), or strategically placed tinsel. Regis Salons use only salon-quality products to keep customers’ hair in good humor. The stylists, already highly trained in the school of headlocks, keep on top of current trends with ongoing education. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Airport Security Which government employees will edit your screenplay? Read more…

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$20 for $40 Worth of Hair Services at Regis Salons

Even in Washington County’s Silicon Forest, boys vastly outnumber…

Sherwood High School student Brittany Batie works on a project in a No Boys Allowed engineering class.

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Even in Washington County’s Silicon Forest, boys vastly outnumber…

Portland's Lincoln High School takes first at state 'We the People' competition

Portland's Grant High School took second place, Lake Oswego High School took third, Portland's Franklin High School landed in fourth place and Juction City High School came in fifth place.

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Portland's Lincoln High School takes first at state 'We the People' competition

White mustang plows over tree just missing Franklin High School in Portland

Franklin High School got a surprise lawn decoration this morning: an out-of-control white Mustang.

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White mustang plows over tree just missing Franklin High School in Portland

Small lab explosion fills David Douglas classroom with smoke, 12 hurt

One of 11 students who suffered respiratory distress after water came into contact with sodium metal during a chemisty experiment at David Douglas High School is wheeled to a waiting ambulance at the school in Southeast Portland on Friday.

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David Douglas students evacuated after explosion, 4 students injured

At least four students were injured and the science wing evacuated after an explosion at David Douglas High School Friday morning, officials said.

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David Douglas students evacuated after explosion, 4 students injured

Portland police arrest four people in connection with MAX train attack captured on YouTube video

Portland police arrested three teenage girls Thursday evening suspected of beating and spitting on a 14-year-old Centennial Middle School student on a TriMet train last month.

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Portland police arrest four people in connection with MAX train attack captured on YouTube video

Wine 101 Classes for One or Two with Six Tastings and Appetizers and a Wine E-book from Indulge Wine School (Up to 58% Off)

The best beverages all come from squeezed fruit—orange juice from oranges, cider from apples, and wine from the contents of still-life grapes. Learn more with today’s Groupon to Indulge Wine School . Choose between the following options: For $59, you get a Wine 101 class (a $129 value) For $109, you get a Wine 101 class for two (a $258 value) Indulge’s schedule is available online, and class location and times may vary. New classes and locations are added frequently, so check back often. Groupon purchasers must register for a class by January 27, 2012. Indulge Wine School’s staff of educators expands wine knowledge with ease, having turned the revelry-steeped tassels of more than 1,800 graduates. Classes of 12–20 take place in such venues as Portland Prime Steakhouse, and follow trained professionals through a glassy meadow of six different wines, including red, white, sparkling, and dessert varietals. Grape elixirs may include bottles from Nexus Wines and Barnard Griffin . During the course of 2.5 hours, students swirl and sip their study materials, nibble complimentary appetizers, and fill their mental trivia tanks with factoids on the history and production of wine, different grapes, and appropriate word choices for commenting on an unfamiliar wine’s legs. Every class ends with a question-and-answer session, during which potation professors shine a light on oenophilic mysteries such as tannin content, regional differences, and how to lead a horse to wine but keep him from drinking it. Afterward, students continue to explore fermented philosophies at home with a complimentary electronic copy of Indulge’s book A Fun and Informative Introduction to the Wonderful World of Wine , a food and wine-pairing chart, and a top ten list of wine-buying tips. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Forgotten Video Games Which video game was the source of a record number of lawsuits? Read more…

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Wine 101 Classes for One or Two with Six Tastings and Appetizers and a Wine E-book from Indulge Wine School (Up to 58% Off)

City project gives North Portland school a biking boost

The new bike lane and bike parking in front of Cesar Chavez School on N. Willis Blvd.

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