Gresham's Latest News
June 19, 2013
Man accused of sexual abuse in local park
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Police say Richard Ascoli, 20, befriended two boys, ages 6 and 8, at park in Rockwood before abusing them A 20-year-old man Gresham admitted performing sexual acts at a park with at least two…
June 18, 2013
In pursuit of a childhood dream
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MHCC graduate and Cuba native Tuan Anh Tran Caraballo will study medicine at Stanford University this fall with an almost full ride When Tuan Anh Tran Caraballo was 10, his best friend Randy…
June 18, 2013
Market a new take on an old-school concept
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Former home of Lillians Natural Marketplace opens under new name The nostalgia of an old-fashioned neighborhood market just opened its doors in the core of downtown Gresham. Central Market and…
June 18, 2013
Business Briefs
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Chamber Calendar Connect with Success AM meeting, 7-9 a.m. Friday, June 21, Zarephath Ministries, 59 N.W. Ava Ave., Gresham. Ribbon cutting, approximately 9:15 a.m. Friday, June 21, Farmington…
June 18, 2013
Eat, learn and be merry
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Strawberry Short Course Festival, Portland Summer Food Cart Festival come to MHCC The Strawberry Short Course Festival, a Mt. Hood tradition dating back to 1980, offers a sampling of short…
June 18, 2013
A passionate pastor
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Dennis Bohren retires from Ascension Lutheran After teaching in Colorado, Labrador, Germany, Okinawa, the Philippines and Oregon, Dennis Bohren was at a crossroads in the late 1970s. He turned…
June 17, 2013
Police investigate fourth possible gang shooting in a week
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Gang shootings, including one that killed a man in Gresham a week ago, are part of a pattern of gang violence Portland and Gresham police are now investigating a total of four possibly…
June 17, 2013
Miss USA Pageant: Neilan earns special award
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Gresham's Miss Oregon misses cut for top 15, but fellow contestants name her Miss Congeniality Miss Oregon USA Gabrielle Neilan was named Miss Congeniality by her peers at the Miss USA…
June 14, 2013
A new place to call home
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Two local organizations dream up new youth facilities for former Gresham PAL site When Andrew moved from Scappoose to Rockwood last March, it was a huge adjustment. Coming to the Boys & Girls…
June 14, 2013
No arrests in two back-to-back Gresham shootings
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While they may appear to be gang shootings, with no suspects or motive, it's too soon to say Uncooperative people of interest, as well as witnesses who are hostile to police, are making it…
Jun 14, 2013
Correction
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Incorrect information appeared in a story (“Making art of an eyesore”) on Page A2 of the Tuesday, June 11, edition of The Outlook. Parris Foley is the director of Infusion Gallery in downtown…
Jun 14, 2013
100-mph driver indicted for manslaughter
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Police say Sun Bear Raven, 36, of Gresham was driving 100 mph with a suspended license during fatal May 14 crash A Gresham man has been indicted on a charge of manslaughter for a crash on…
Jun 14, 2013
Army reservists plan some heavy lifting
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Through a series of good luck and chance encounters, the Friends of Nadaka Park will watch on Saturday, June 15, as U.S. Army reservists move an enormous mound of giant boulders at Nadaka Nature…
Jun 14, 2013
House rejects Senate amendment to school zone photo radar bill
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A bill amended by the Oregon Senate to allow the city of Fairview to operate photo radar in school zones while school is in session was refused by the state House of Representatives. Carried by…
Jun 14, 2013
Corbett Cop Log for May
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Assault — 2:26 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 32000 block of Columbia River Highway. Car Prowl — 4:24 p.m. Sunday, May 26, Eagle Creek Campground. Child abuse — 9:53 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 38000 block of…
Jun 14, 2013
Cop Log
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Fairview CRASH n A red dump truck driving with its bed in the upright position struck a signal cross bar at the intersection of Northeast 223rd Avenue and Halsey Street around 11:45 a.m.…
Jun 14, 2013
Letter carriers collect a million pounds of food for Oregon Food…
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Close to 4,000 letter carriers joined letter carriers nationwide to collect food from postal customers during the National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive on May 11, collecting…
Jun 14, 2013
New mortgage refinance program available
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The Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) department and Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced the launch of a pilot program designed to provide lower interest loans to Multnomah County…
Jun 14, 2013
Local meetings
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Monday, June 17 Gresham Sister City Association — 6 p.m., City Hall, Barlow Trail Room, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway. Call Cathy Harrington at 503-618-2482 for more information. Rockwood…
Jun 13, 2013
Former principal, Reynolds School District reach civil…
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Gilbert will pay the district $17,216 between July 2013 and March 2014 Jeff Gilbert, the former principal of Reynolds High School whose contract was terminated June 20, 2012, will pay the…
