Lead Archive
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Teeth Grinding
Posted on May 7, 2013 | 4 CommentsSerious discussion ahead of fluoride vote By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer The fluoride debate in Portland is causing serious teeth grinding on both sides of the argument. Ballot measure... -
For Your Health
Posted on August 8, 2012 | No CommentsPreventing Skin Cancer By Larry Lucas Americans begin happily spending more time outdoors. Whether having a picnic, playing sports, going for a long walk or just enjoying the sunshine, many... -
Inaugural MLK Dream Run
Posted on June 27, 2012 | 5 CommentsAugust race promotes Soul District revival By Lee Perlman The late Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream for a better America. For the last 18 months the North-Northeast Business... -
A Bright and Healthy Future
Posted on March 28, 2012 | 1 CommentGo outdoors and play a part in good health By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer With the arrival of spring, it’s a lot easier to go outside and soak in... -
Fiscal Shortfall puts Pinch on Transit
Posted on February 19, 2012 | No CommentsTriMet plans service cuts and higher fares By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer A plan to tackle TriMet’s projected $17 million shortfall was announced Wednesday, along with the unveiling of proposed... -
New Life with a New Heart
Posted on January 18, 2012 | No CommentsSurvivor illustrates need for organ donors By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer Luther Lockett Jr. is about to celebrate his 25th year with a transplanted heart, which without, he would... -
Sharing Cultures through Art
Posted on December 28, 2011 | No CommentsSocial justice group builds community By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer To ensure immigrant artists both preserve and share their cultures, one Portland non-profit is on a mission to create a... -
Fostering New Military Heroes
Posted on November 2, 2011 | No CommentsLocal ROTC program grows more competitive By Mindy Cooper/ The Portland Observer Brett LaMarca, a junior at the University of Portland, has known he wanted to become an officer in... -
Margaret Carter Building Dedicated at PCC
Posted on October 27, 2011 | No CommentsTireless advocate embraced by family, friends and colleagues By Cari Hachmann/The Portland Observer It’s not every day that a college gets to name a building after a local hero. As... -
Curbside Food Composting To Begin
Posted on October 12, 2011 | No CommentsWeekly garbage service gives way to food composting By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Portland residents can begin composting food scraps as of Oct. 31 by discarding the biological materials...
