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Joan of Arc, Northeast Portland statue, gets some vandalism protection
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December 11, 2012, 4:29PM
The gilded statute was attacked three times in a four-month span earlier this year. Full story »
Portland firefighters arrive at Southeast Portland house to find smoke pouring out front door
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December 11, 2012, 3:11PM
A fire investigator estimated damages at $40,000, but the bureau didn't release the cause of the fire. Full story »
Oregon Zoo's new elephant calf goes on exhibit Friday
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December 11, 2012, 2:48PM
The public will have the chance to see Lily, the Asian elephant born Nov. 30, daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the indoor viewing gallery. Full story »
Dance classes at the Mt. Scott Community Center begin Jan. 20 and end March 10
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December 11, 2012, 2:25PM
Latin, swing and ballroom are some of the dance styles that will be explored. The classes are for ages 14 and older. The cost is $48 or $62, or $7.50 for single classes. Full story »
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Diamonds Gentlemen's Club opens at site of Mynt, controversial Northeast Portland strip club
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December 11, 2012, 1:48PM
The new club doesn't have an alcohol license -- something that got the previous club in trouble with Laurelhurst neighbors. Full story »
Yamhill County high schoolers break ground by earning college credit for viticulture
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December 11, 2012, 1:00PM
It's all part of an effort conjured by Yamhill County's exploding constellation of vintners to provide opportunities for teens to find good-paying local jobs in an industry that continues to flourish. Full story »
Portland Public Schools to hold Jefferson cluster enrollment balancing meeting for ESL program parents
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December 11, 2012, 12:34PM
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at Boise-Eliot-Humboldt, 620 North Fremont. Full story »
Portland father accused of leaving gun where 11-year-old armed robbery suspect could get it
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December 11, 2012, 12:08PM
Portland police have taken a Southeast Portland man into custody under a new city ordinance prohibiting adults from leaving unsecured firearms where minors can get them. Full story »
Investigation of 11-year-old gun suspect leads to adult arrest, search of home
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December 11, 2012, 11:29AM
The address of the search is within a block of the Freedom Foursquare Church, where 22-year-old Amy Garrett said she was accosted at gunpoint Saturday by the 11-year-old and a 7-year-old toting bullets in a backpack. Full story »
Franklin High School administrators will meet with parents and the community at three events today
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December 11, 2012, 11:25AM
An hour-long guided tour of the building starts at 6 p.m. and will be Principal Shay James, student body President Jackson Packham, and business manager Steve Matthews. Full story »
Santa goes politically correct in 'Twas the Night Before Christmas,' giving up his pipe and wearing faux fur
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December 11, 2012, 10:15AM
This is the year the man in red gave up pipe tobacco, at least in a new book version of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" that has received attention from some lofty corners, including the American Library Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Full story »
Police say they've tied a 40-year-old man to five bank robberies in Portland
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December 11, 2012, 10:08AM
The suspect earned the nickname "Hipster Bandit" after a witness told police the robber "looked like a hipster,'' police said. Full story »
Home Dialysis Plus, Portland life sciences startup, now calls California home
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December 11, 2012, 9:19AM
"The investors are from the Bay Area. They probably felt more comfortable with having it closer to where they are." Full story »
Baby elephant gets a name; details on 11-year-old suspect in carjacking attempt: Portland/Gresham Roundup
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December 11, 2012, 9:15AM
Catch up on some of yesterday's headlines from Portland and Multnomah County. Full story »
Mall Watch: Santa photos, extended hours and holiday deals await holiday shoppers
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December 11, 2012, 9:00AM
After a brief hiatus, Mall Watch returns this week with holiday hours, Santa visits and deals on movies to simplify your holiday shopping excursions. Full story »
An 11-year-old's attempted armed robbery and a refurbished Marysville School: Southeast Portland news
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December 11, 2012, 8:30AM
The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office is weighing charges against an 11-year-old boy who tried to rob a woman at gunpoint Saturday in Southeast Portland. Full story »
Portland restaurant opens another location (you'll never guess where)
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December 11, 2012, 8:05AM
Last month, one Portland restaurant took expansion a big step further, opening a new location in ... Full story »
Portland man injured in slide down mountain while snowshoeing at Lake Tahoe
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December 11, 2012, 6:28AM
Search and rescue crews used mountaineering techniques to reach Brian Meek, 50, who slid 400 feet and hit a rock on Mount Tallac on Saturday. Meek suffered compound leg fractures. Full story »
Northwest Portland news for Tuesday: homeless campers sue the city, AppThwack helps companies work out Android bugs
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December 11, 2012, 6:00AM
Good Morning, Northwest Portland. I hope you enjoyed those glimpses of sun yesterday. Rain starts again today and stays awhile. Some news for you to peruse: Full story »
Portland weather: Rain likely by afternoon
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December 11, 2012, 4:31AM
Rain or the chance of it will stick around through the weekend. Full story »
Portland police credit the watchful eyes of residents for alerting police to Saturday's attempted robbery
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December 10, 2012, 10:25PM
"This all started because someone in this neighborhood saw something that wasn't right and called about it,'' Portland Lt. Frank Gorgone said. Full story »
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Neighbors say 11-year-old suspect in attempted carjacking, robbery has a history of vandalism, trespass problems
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December 10, 2012, 8:08PM
In the last year, neighbors said they've tried talking to the 11-year-old boy's parents and calling police, without seeing much change in the boy's behavior. Full story »
City of Portland must pay $306,000 to man in excessive force case
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December 10, 2012, 6:55PM
The money represents one of the bigger jury awards in recent excessive force cases against police, who. are revising their Taser policy after federal investigators found officers often misused stun guns, especially against mentally ill people. Full story »
New Seasons Market leaders plan to move forward on same track
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December 10, 2012, 6:18PM
The company names new CEO to help it keep its character entact as it grows in coming years. Full story »
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