DEQ hits city for SW Portland wastewater permit violations

By Staff / The Southwest Community Connection Thu, Jan 5, 2012
Updated Jan 5, 2012

HILLSDALE — The city of Portland has agreed to a $75,000 civil penalty and to upgrade its sewage collection system under terms of a mutual …

Food carts in Hillsdale?

By Claire Oliver /
The Southwest Community Connection
Tue, Jan 3, 2012

HILLSDALE — A few of Portland’s signature dining destinations may be setting up shop in Hillsdale, as resident Richard Stein is pursuing …

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Barbur Concept Plan pinpoints places to start

By Claire Oliver /
The Southwest Community Connection
Tue, Jan 3, 2012

SOUTHWEST — A vision of the future of Southwest Barbur Boulevard is coming into clearer view. Consultants from Fregonese Associates, officials …

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Portland Parks & Recreation debuts its first nature play structure By Submitted / The Southwest Community Connection Tue, Jan 3, 2012 MULTNOMAH – A new nature children’s play area is now complete at Spring Garden Park, Portland Parks & Recreation’s first-ever …

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Neighborhood House inundated with calls for help with utility bills

By Submitted /
The Southwest Community Connection
Tue, Jan 3, 2012

MULTNOMAH — Neighborhood House opened its Energy Assistance Hotline to the public on Dec. 1. Within hours of its opening, the agency had …

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Le Monde Immersion receives approval of public charter status

By Submitted /
The Southwest Community Connection
Tue, Jan 3, 2012

SOUTHWEST – The nonprofit organization Le Monde Immersion received formal approval of its application for public charter status at Portland …

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Robert Gray student wins drug prevention campaign contest

By Claire Oliver /
The Southwest Community Connection
Tue, Jan 3, 2012

HILLSDALE — Robert Gray middle-schooler Daisy Schwimmer was named a winner in a national photo contest for her decorations promoting drug …

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- A school of writers

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Ma’ayan HaTorah Day School considers implementing innovative learning approach

By Submitted / The Southwest Community Connection
Tue, Jan 3, 2012

HILLSDALE – On Dec. 7, administrative staff, teachers and board members from Ma’ayan HaTorah Day School, a Jewish school in Portland in …

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Hayhurst School Lego Robotics team wins a trophy at the regional ro-botics competition By Submitted / The Southwest Community Connection Tue, Jan 3, 2012 HAYHURST – Every year, teams across the world take on the First Lego League Challenge. The challenge is released early each September, and the …

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January news briefs

By Staff / The Southwest Community Connection
Tue, Jan 3, 2012

Hillsdale Terrace redevelopment moves ahead MULTNOMAH — When the Hillsdale Terrace public housing project is torn down and replaced over the …

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January calendar

By Staff / The Southwest Community Connection
Tue, Jan 3, 2012
Updated Jan 3, 2012

Tuesday, Jan. 3 Trivia Night Pit your trivia knowledge against other teams of up to five adults for a chance to win a prize and bragging rights. …

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- Letters to the editor

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- The School Beat

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- January business briefs

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