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  • High school graduate ready for next challenge By Kendall Josey Graduation is right around the corner and it seems surreal. The excitement is building within me as I look toward...0May 17, 2013

    Reflecting on My Growth and the Future

    High school graduate ready for next challenge By Kendall Josey Graduation is right around the corner and it seems surreal. The excitement is building within me as I look toward…

  • The Portland Developmental is aiming to help small businesses in Portland achieve success by tapping into the power of partnerships. On Thursday, May 30, the North/Northeast Economic Development Summit will...0May 16, 2013

    Get Help Growing a Business

    The Portland Developmental is aiming to help small businesses in Portland achieve success by tapping into the power of partnerships. On Thursday, May 30, the North/Northeast Economic Development Summit will…

  • Irvington Home Tour to highlight ‘red-lined’ area houses   Every year since 1967, the Irvington Community Association has honored the neighborhood’s early 20th Century residential architecture by hosting the Irvington...0May 15, 2013

    Neighborhood History Revisited

    Irvington Home Tour to highlight ‘red-lined’ area houses   Every year since 1967, the Irvington Community Association has honored the neighborhood’s early 20th Century residential architecture by hosting the Irvington…

  • Getting through hard times by writing By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer The domino effect has certainly left its mark on Verna Mae Glass. Continually faced with tragedy, the Portland...2May 1, 2013

    Power of the Pen

    Getting through hard times by writing By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer The domino effect has certainly left its mark on Verna Mae Glass. Continually faced with tragedy, the Portland…

  •     From Iraq to Portland area entrepreneur   By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer  “The American Dream” in today’s America is not easily defined, but when someone is chasing...4May 1, 2013

    American Dreamer

        From Iraq to Portland area entrepreneur   By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer  “The American Dream” in today’s America is not easily defined, but when someone is chasing…

  • New rangers are also ambassadors     By Cari Hachmann/The Portland Observer They may wear a badge and uniform, ride through downtown on bikes and hand out stickers to kids,...5April 29, 2013

    The Parks have Eyes

    New rangers are also ambassadors     By Cari Hachmann/The Portland Observer They may wear a badge and uniform, ride through downtown on bikes and hand out stickers to kids,…