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Scott Bruun: Federal Budget Politics Put Oregon Fishermen At Risk

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Motor lifeboat crews out of the Coast Guard station in Newport, Oregon knew to keep an eye on the skipper’s cigar.  You see the skipper, Tom McAdams, almost always had a lit cigar in his mouth while on duty. ‘Almost’ being the operative word because as his young crews would learn, if they ever saw McAdams spit his cigar out, it was time to hang on. 

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Ben and Jerry’s and The Onion Release GMO Labeling Video for Oregon

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Ben and Jerry’s ice cream company teamed up with The Onion to create a video calling Oregonians to back Measure 92, which would require labeling GMO products in Oregon.

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Will The Portland Trail Blazers Have a ‘Top Ten Defense’ This Season?

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Portland coach Terry Stotts said the goal for his team this year is to be “a top-ten defense.”

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Top Four Wild Mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Mushrooms are intoxicating, literally. Some are full of poisonous toxins, while others smell of apricots, fresh seafood or simply the fresh rot of the forest floor. Yet we relish their meaty wildness, that fleeting savor found in a bite of venison back strap or a fresh-caught whole trout. Mushrooming is a great day trip to do with kids of all ages.

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Personal Finance: The Social Security Safety Valve, How ‘File and Suspend’ Could Work for You

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Many of us have heard about the “file and suspend” strategy used to maximize Social Security benefits for married couples.  In this strategy, at full retirement age (FRA) (age 66 if born during 1943-1954) the higher earning spouse files for his retirement benefit in order to qualify her husband for a spousal benefit. (The rules for married couples require one spouse to file for their benefit in order to qualify the other spouse for a spousal benefit.) 

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College Admissions: Common Application Prompt - Transition to Adulthood

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

This is an actual college application essay written in response to the Common Application prompt: Transition to Adulthood. It is followed by comments from admissions professionals about what makes this personal statement effective.

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Marconi Out at KINK-FM Morning Show

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Marconi—the co-host on the KINK-FM (101.9) radio morning show -- is no longer with the show. 

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Salem Hospital Makes List of Top Orthopedic Programs

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Salem Hospital has been named one of 125  "hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs" by a leading national publication.

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Methodology: Portland’s Most Dangerous Neighborhoods

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

GoLocalPDX took data from three different sources to determine our rankings for Portland’s Most Dangerous Neighborhoods.

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Morrison Bridge Closed on Saturday

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Morrison Bridge will be closed to motor vehicles on Saturday, October 26 from 7 a.m. to as late as 7 p.m. while inspection and maintenance work is done on the lift span deck. Sidewalks will remain open for bicyclists and pedestrians, however. 

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