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The City of Portland’s SmartTrips program is revving up for another successful year as the SmartTrips Green Line program gets underway at the end of March. SmartTrips is an individualized marketing program sponsored by the Portland...
Has anyone ever told you that you seem to have a lot of opinions? Do you have strong ideas and a feeling that you could "get stuff done" in your community? If you fit this description and are between the ages of 13 and 21, the...
I’ve learned two key things in the four months I’ve been writing this column: 1) businesses, especially restaurants, will always take longer to open than the initial announcement predicted; and 2) the stream of new Portland...
Seeking fun-loving volunteers Help formerly homeless families get adjusted to their new homes and community. This may include helping them: buy groceries on a budget, learn how to cook, move furniture, sign-up for programs, find...
The 2010-2011 fiscal year budgeting process is underway for the City of Portland. March marks the beginning of serious budget discussions by and between citizens and city staff. Citizens get their first chance to sound off on the city...
North Portland Land Use Group meets the third Monday of every month at 7:00 PM at the Kenton Firehouse. Contact Mary Jaron Kelley for more information: mary@npnscommunity.org.
Please join the Writers' Dojo and Reading Local Portland in raising relief funds for Haiti. While the first wave of urgency has passed, Haiti will continue to need help for a long time to come. Mercy Corps, a world-class international aid...
Announcing a very special event in the St. Johns neighborhood!!!! We invite you to come and visit a wonderful cooperative community and see the amazing space and activities available for families! About Swapnplay Our Mission: Swapnplay is...
St Johns Neighborhood Association Board Meeting. Everyone invited to attend and participate. For more information contact: babsia@gmail.com
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The Portland School Board approved its first high school redesign resolution tonight, paving the way for a plan that probably will include fewer neighborhood schools, limited student transfers and new magnet programs.
In addition to a spat about the St. Johns Farmers Market, there's plenty goin' on in the John this month. Thanks to St. Johns Neighborhood Association President Babs Adamski, we've got a quick 'n dirty wrap-up of events, meetings and must-know news for March. Here goes:
Portland Mayor Sam Adams has released details of his promise to find $20 million to “kickstart” funding of the 2030 Bike Plan. As expected, the money will come from the Bureau of Environmental Services budget and will be allocated toward “Green Streets projects on prioritized boulevards.”
Portland Public Schools superintendent Carole Smith answered questions about the district's high school redesign this afternoon at the City Club of Portland.
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