Accounting tips highlight Midland Business Association meeting
Learn how this organization is working to help promote business – and public safety – in their area. And discover some of the tips that Kevin “Not your ordinary bean-counter” Minkoff CPA shared with the group … Helping promote the idea of doing businesses, members of the Midland Business Association have printed and are distributing […]
Wilkes Creek neighbors dedicate natural area
Look how five years of volunteer effort turned an llegal dumpsite into a natural “pocket park” … Working Wilkes Creek natural area is Cameron Packaham, an Eagle Scout from Troop 613, along with his dad, Kevin Kackham, and brother Kohler. Story and photos by David F. Ashton When it started out, the lot at 3655 […]
Midland Library youth ‘Read for the Record’
It’s no bull! See why these kids were so happy to hear the “Story of Ferdinand” at this special library Story Time … These kids and parents joined in the “Read for the Record” campaign at Midland Library and got to take home a new copy of the book, “The Story of Ferdinand”, after reading […]
Grand Buddhist temple dedicated in SE Portland
It looks like something you’d see in a National Geographic magazine! Take a look at the opening-day ceremonies … In the center of the neatly-manicured grounds stands the temple, soon to be dedicated and put into use. Story and photos by David F. Ashton Although it covers a couple of acres, the newly completed Buddhist […]
Adams announces mayoral bid in East Portland
It doesn’t come as a surprise to many that Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams is running for mayor. But you might be interested to see who introduced him at his kick off party … Standing in the crowd, Sam Adams listens as Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard and County Commissioner Maria Rojo de Steffey introduce […]
‘Hempstalk’ pleases patrons; but fest raises ire of neighbors
How many hippies can you crowd into Sellwood Riverfront Park? Take a look; you’ll see what happened at this year’s location of this annual cannabis fest …
“Famous” Ladybug Theater puts memories on sale
You see listings for the Ladybug Theater every month in our Community Calendar. See some of the treasures sold in this most unusual yard sale … Buying pieces of Portland theatrical history, Ladybug Theater garage sale patrons Stacey and Jon Maurer, from the Richmond neighborhood, hold “Uncle Sam” and “Tom Thumb”. Troupe founder, Michele Earley, […]
Committee to set priorities for outer East Portland improvement
If you believe outer East Portland issues are getting lost in City and County bureaucracy, learn about this opportunity to meet directly with Mayor Tom Potter and Chair Ted Potter to hatch strategies to improve livability east of 82nd Avenue of Roses … City of Portland Planning Bureau’s Barry Manning, the East Portland Liaison, says […]