Companies Back Away From Oregon Floating Offshore Wind Project as Opposition Grows
The federal government finalized two areas for floating offshore wind farms along the Oregon coast in February. But opposition from tribes, fishermen and coastal residents highlights some of the challenges the plan faces.
Preschool for All Growth Outpaces Enrollment Projections
Mid-year enrollment to allow greater flexibility for providers, families.
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University of Portland Ranked #1 Private School in the West by U.S. News & World Report
UP ranks as a top institution among ‘Best Regional Universities – West’ for the sixth consecutive year ...
A tiny tribe is getting pushback for betting big on a 0M casino in California's wine country
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Who are the 2024 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ fellows?
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No. 7 Mizzou overcomes mistakes once again, escapes with a 30-27 double-OT win over Vandy
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Blake Craig overcomes 3 FG misses, hits in 2OT to deliver No. 7 Missouri 30-27 win over Vanderbilt
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This month, Albina Head Start filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to defend itself against a misapplied rule that could force the program – and all the children it serves – to lose federal funding. ...
DOJ and State Attorneys General File Joint Consumer Lawsuit
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Wilmer Valderrama. Rosario Dawson. America Ferrera. Star-led drive aims to get Latinos to vote
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Q&A: Kate Winslet on bringing WWII photographer Lee Miller’s story to the big screen
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Walz misleadingly claims to have been in Hong Kong during period tied to Tiananmen Square massacre
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John Amos, patriarch on 'Good Times' and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster 'Roots,' dies at 84
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WikiLeaks' Julian Assange says he pleaded 'guilty to journalism' in order to be freed
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Christmas starts in Venezuela, but the festive mood is nowhere to be found
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France's prime minister vows to curb debt as he faced baptism of fire at heckled parliament
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The Portland Fighting Fillies Women's Full Contact football team opens their season this Saturday, April 5. Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. at Milwaukie High School as they take on the Utah Blitz of Salt Lake City. The home opener is Kids Appreciation Day, so all youth 12 and under will receive free admission with the purchase of a general admission ticket.
Ticket prices are $10 general admission, $8 military/senior (65+), children 5 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at the gate or by emailing [email protected]. Milwaukie High School's Stadium, 11300 SE 23rd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
For more information, or questions regarding the team or tickets, please email the Fighting Fillies at [email protected] or call 503-974-4719. Visit the Fillies at www.fightingfillies.com or on Facebook www.facebook.com/fightingfillies
Contact: Cassie Dunsire [email protected] PO Box 66212, Portland OR 97290 Ph.: 503-974-4719