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Portland area police patrolling 20 mph school zones, writing tickets

Yes, the summer went fast. But just in case you forgot, speeding in a 20 mph school zone is a significant hazard to kids returning to Portland area schools today, and could result in a ticket of up to $724.

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Back to school supply lists get more costly

The supply list for children returning to Portland Public Schools may give some parents sticker shock as the summer of 2011 winds down and children prepare to return to school.

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Back to school supply lists get more costly

New in Northeast: Parsons Farm Stand opens on Fremont Street

Published: Monday, July 11, 2011, 12:01 PM Updated: Monday, July 11, 2011, 12:01 PM Parsons Farm Stand New in Northeast: Parsons Farm Stand opens for the summer at the intersection of NE 50th Avenue and Fremont Street.

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‘Dark Rose’ review: When crooks ruled Portland

DARK ROSE Robert C. Donnelly University of Washington Press $22.50 paperback, 202 pages In the summer of 1955, James Elkins, the crime boss of Portland, thought he was being double-crossed. Some other crooks and some crooked Teamsters officials from Seattle and the Multnomah County district attorney were conspiring to cut him out of the action he …

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Six Portland spots with home-cooked meals for those on the go

Let’s face it, cooking during the summer can be a chore. Barbecues are one thing, but nobody wants to spend too much time in the kitchen during the nicest months of the year.

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Six Portland spots with home-cooked meals for those on the go

Redemption of Biggest NBA Draft Bust

Fanfeedr Portland — Wed Jan 26 11:29:00 UTC 2011 Chris Tomasson, FanHouse In the summer of 2008, a letter arrived at the Chicago office of LaRue Martin. He opened it and was stunned by what he read. It was a typical day when Martin opened the envelope sent by former Portland Trail Blazers… by New about: Chicago Chris Tomasson FanHouse LaRue Martin National Basketball Association NBA Portland Trail Blazers Sports Trail Blazers

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LSU, Oregon State team up in wave study

LSU, Oregon State team up in wave study — Mon Dec 27 16:31:39 UTC 2010 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Researchers from LSU and Oregon State are compiling data from a study aimed at improving improve predictions of potential wave surge from hurricanes. Over the summer, scientists gathered data on how waves interact with vegetatio… about: Advocate BATON ROUGE Corvallis Oregon Environment Local Oregon State Oregon State University The Advocate at: The Advocate

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‘Peter’s Party’ returns to Portland in 2011

Gone since 2002, the three-day golf tournament hosted by Portland native Peter Jacobsen will make its return to Portland in the summer of 2011 and will be held at the Portland Golf Club.

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Portland mayor admits relationship with teen

Sam Adams says it occured in the summer of ’05, shortly after the young man turned 18. read more

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Logjam in Rip City: Let the Battle for Playing Time Begin in Portland

Earlier in the summer, Portland Trailblazers’ guard and fan favorite Rudy Fernandez expressed his discontent at the volume of minutes he was being given in Portland and demanded a trade. Although several suitors became involved in the Fernandez sweepstakes, and Fernandez was nearly dealt to the Knicks, Rich Cho, the Trailblazers’ new general manager decided against trading him.

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