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Taylor speaks about warming
Former state climatologist gives keynote address at ag breakfast
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Trader Joe’s opens Friday in Corvallis
Artists have been busy getting store ready with murals, product tags
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Ping's objects to size of Lowe's
Restaurant owner’s lawyer has sent an intent-to-appeal letter over variance given the company
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Meet the beetles: Why now?
Because to them, it may look like spring
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Report shows drop in ’09 farm sales
Grass seed yields were strong in 2009, but abysmal prices due in part to stagnant home sales nationwide resulted in a $180 million drop in income from 2008 for Oregon’s grass seed farmers, according to the annual Oregon State University report on agricultural income.
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Woman gets probation in attempted kidnapping
Judge also orders $1,000 in restitution, mental health evaluation
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Public Safety Log (Feb. 9)
People arrested are innocent unless proven otherwise in court. Initial charges often change as a case progresses.
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Member sought for Jefferson budget panel
JEFFERSON — The Jefferson School District is seeking a new member to fill a three-year term on its budget committee. The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24.
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Eggstraordinary display
Hundreds of hand-made miniature eggs of sterling silver with gilded with 24K gold and multicolored enamels are on display through Wednesday at Sid Steven’s Jewelers in downtown Albany. Ilya Abelsky, president of Eggstravaganza Co., talks Monday about the process used in designing and cr…
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Albany pool to close for swim meets
The Albany Community Pool will host district championship swim meets for 3A and 4A high schools on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12 and 13. Almost 800 athletes and spectators are expected to take over the pool for the weekend.
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Lebanon will soon need new water plant
Building a larger facility would result in higher rates for residents
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Contest will honor local photography
The Albany Visitors Association is sponsoring its third annual Albany Photography Contest. Select images will be used to market Albany and Linn County.
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Specialists evaluate lighthouse damage caused by vandals
CAPE MEARES - Specialists who work with historic lighthouse lenses and on historic structures recently descended on the Cape Meares Lighthouse to evaluate damaged caused by vandalism Jan. 9-10.
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ATV riders convicted for crimininal trespass following OSP investigation
Seven people who were found illegally operating their All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on Longview Timber Company during archery season near Silverton in September 2009 have pleaded guilty in Marion County Justice Court.
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Teacher sex abuse case continued again
The case of an Albany private-school teacher who pleaded not guilty to six charges alleging she had inappropriate conduct with a 14-year-old male has been continued again.
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12 angry Mennonites: Not in Linn County courts
If you’re on trial, the Constitution guarantees you a jury of your peers. In Linn County Circuit Court, however, those peers likely will never include the more conservative members of the Mennonite faith.
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Public safety log (Feb. 8)
People arrested are innocent unless proven otherwise in court. Initial charges often change as a case progresses.
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Basket weaver to give demo
The Albany Regional Museum presents a Native American basketry demonstration by Connie Graves from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.
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Buckle seat belt or face $142 fine
Linn, Benton deputies start enforcement blitz
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Linn Kennel Club plans all-breed dog shows
The Linn County Kennel Club will host its two annual all-breed dog shows from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14, at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road N.E., Albany.
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