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Jul 31,2008
Shop Talk – The Paper Station
by alex
I'm not a big fan of air travel (too many people in too small a space with too many bumps and mechanical noises!) but I am a big fan of the Portland airport. It's a nice, manageable size, clean and organized, and best of all, they have some great shops where you can easily kill some time if you're early for a flight or waiting for a loved one to arrive.I especially love The Paper Station – as the name implies they have a great selection of greeting cards and other paper products (I found the cutest graduation card there not too long ago). Read more »
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Jul 30,2008
New plan to help Portland Office of Transportation
by shooter
Sam Adams may have shelved the idea of Safe, Sound and Green Streets, but at least he's recommending a way to deal with the Transportation Office budget shortfall. His idea is to dedicate the $4 million a year in unanticipated Utility License Fee revenue increase to the Portland Office of Transportation. While it will not address the backlog of basic service maintenance that is needed, it will prevent the Transportation Office from further cutting services.
Read more about this at the Portland Tribune .
Read more about this at the Portland Tribune .
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Jul 28,2008
Portland Newsweek Web Exclusive
by pearlgirl
You'll never guess what made the spotlight. Is this really an affair of national importance? Read the article and then the local reaction at the Oregonian . Stay tuned, I'm sure there's more to come! photo: courtesy Getty Images
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Jul 28,2008
Are You a Community Ambassador?
by pearlgirl
This weekend, I got a really sweet email from a neighbor in Kenton: she was concerned that we missed some really great events in her neighborhood! In a word: yes, we missed posting them—but not intentionally! (They're posted now, check 'em out here ) Portland has a very active neighborhood system and our goal is to offer news, events and commentary for all 95 Portland neighborhoods. If you are a community ambassador—someone who's in the know about your neighborhood—we'd love to have you represent your 'hood here on Neighborhood Notes and keep everyone informed on what life in your neighborhood is all about. If you're interested in being a community ambassador, send an email to talk@neighborhoodnotes.com and indicate your interest. If you'd prefer to keep a lower profile and just send tips, that's okay too! Send info to talk@neighborhoodnotes.com Thanks to everyone for all of the emails, comments and suggestions!!! We're implementing neighborhood photo galleries
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Jul 27,2008
Steel Bridge work to disrupt MAX trains
by shooter
This promises to be fun for commuters. At least the disruptions are for a relatively short term and the work that's being done will create a better system. Read the Portland Tribune's story .
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Jul 25,2008
It's Tool Time in NE Portland
by pearlgirl
Have a house or yard project you are putting off for lack of the right tools for the job? Procrastinate no longer! The Northeast Portland Tool Library (NEPTL) will lend out tools free of charge to residents of Northeast Portland on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM beginning July 19th. The Library's tool shed, located at Redeemer Lutheran Church at 5431 NE 20th Avenue, is stocked with common home-repair and gardening tools that can be checked out on a weekly basis. NEPTL will grant free borrower accounts to individuals showing acceptable proof of identity and residency in the area of Northeast Portland between Williams and 82nd Avenues to the west and east and Burnside Street and the Columbia River to the south and north. For the first few months reservations and returns must be done in person, but phone and online reservation will be available soon. As its tool collection and funding grow, the Library will extend its hours of operation, expand to serve more Northeast Portland n
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Jul 22,2008
Portland School Board takes steps to finance facilities and IT upgrades
by pearlgirl
The volunteer Portland School Board approved a resolution Monday that enables Portland Public Schools to move forward with the repair of its aging and deteriorating facilities and the needed upgrade of computers and software. The board authorized the district to reimburse up to $50 million in costs it might incur between now and the completion of subsequent debt financing. The board has voiced its intent to seek a capital bond to fund needed repairs, renovation or rebuilding of Portland Public Schools' 90-plus schools and other facilities, and better support the educational and technological needs of students. Portland Public School buildings are 67 years old, on average. Nationally, school buildings are an average age of 45 years old. Director David Wynde, the board's point person on the facilities work, said: "This decision gives us the ability to start tackling some of the needed improvements now. It will save money by allowing us to recover funds we may need to use i
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Jul 21,2008
Stumptown Challenge Winners
by pearlgirl
Portland's first urban adventure challenge— the Stumptown Challenge —took place on Saturday. Neighborhood Notes was one of the event sponsors and we hosted a drawing for four $50 gift cards to Kenny and Zuke's deli. The winners: 1. Eamon Driscoll 2. Michael Vitti 3. Tracy McFarlane 4. Albert Khine ***we'll contact the winners tomorrow for mailing addresses. Congratulations!
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Jul 21,2008
Portland Plan DRAFT Work Program Available
by pearlgirl
On June 8th the Planning Commission approved the Draft Preliminary Work Program for the Portland Plan. This document contains state-required Periodic Review tasks and reflects the community input received at the May and June meetings and at the public hearings held by the Planning Commission. Council will hold its first public hearing on the Draft Preliminary Work Program on Wednesday, August 6th. The meeting begins at 2 pm at City Hall, located at 1221 SW 4th Avenue. You can find a copy of the Draft Preliminary Work Program at http://www.portlandonline.com/portlandplan/ - there is a button at the
top right side titled "Latest Document - Portland Plan - Preliminary Work Program." This takes you directly to the Draft Work Program. You can also find it at this link: http://www.portlandonline.com/portlandplan/index.cfm?c=47481 This is the "Resource" section of the project website. You will find the Draft Public Involvement Program filed here as well. Thank
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top right side titled "Latest Document - Portland Plan - Preliminary Work Program." This takes you directly to the Draft Work Program. You can also find it at this link: http://www.portlandonline.com/portlandplan/index.cfm?c=47481 This is the "Resource" section of the project website. You will find the Draft Public Involvement Program filed here as well. Thank
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Jul 19,2008
Kidical Mass - Second Ride
by nancy
Last night was the second Kidical Mass ride in Portland. Decorated bikes, a primer on rules of the road, and lots of kids excited to ride safely in the street. KPTV was there, and here's a link to a video and article on their website. This was my son's first time riding his own bike on the road while I biked next to him. I couldn't have asked for a safer way for him to get some time on the road. The ride leaders are excellent, the group stays together, and all the parents and kids are watching out for each other. This is a fabulous way to role model good riding skills, and have kids and adults learning together. Kidical Mass is now a regular event, taking place on the third Friday of every month. Hope to see you on August 15th. If you'd like to get updates from the ride organizer, Angela, you can email her at angela@bta4bikes.org and ask to be added to her distribution list.
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