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Advice for incoming superintendent; the future of salmon; June a busy month for Red Cross; New roof for 91 year old bridge

Our Town to hear from former and new superintendents The administration of local schools saw a transition last week as former superintendent Ethel Angal took the step into retirement and her successor, Andy Grzeskowiak officially took over.  Angal said Mr. G, as he’s called, is ready to take charge. Ethel […]

Latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports

AP-NW–Sports Right Now/879 BBA-MARINERS-ASTROS McCullers, Springer lead Astros to 2-1 win over Mariners HOUSTON (AP) — Lance McCullers struck out 10 in seven strong innings and George Springer homered for the second straight day to give the Houston Astros a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday. McCullers (4-2), […]

A Florence Fourth

But, leave your personal fireworks at home You can cap your long weekend with an Independence Day celebration today in Historic Old Town Florence. But you’ll want to leave your personal fireworks at home. Public officials are reminding visitors and residents alike that personal fireworks, even the legal ones, are […]

Emeralds win fifth series

But, record first shutout loss of the season The Eugene Emeralds won their fifth straight series over the weekend, taking two out of three games from the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes at PK Park. But, they also sustained their first shutout loss of the season in last night’s series finale. The Vols […]

Latest Oregon news, sports, business and entertainment

AP-OR–2nd Right Now/1118 HOME-BEACH EROSION Erosion threatens Oregon beach home (Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com) PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — The owner of a $1 million vacation home on the Oregon coast says the structure is in danger of slipping into the ocean after waves whittled away a protective sand dune. […]