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Inspired by a childhood hero, Eugene woman prepares to swim the English Channel
As a 10-year-old, Robin Mayall was captivated by a photograph of Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel. This August — 100 years after Ederle made history — the Eugene…
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8mFormer 4J psychologist gets 6 years in prison for helping sell drugs online
A judge denied a request for a lower sentence for Jennifer Blake. Her defense attorney said Blake “felt crushed under the pressure of financial ruin and medical debt.” Many former 4J co-workers wrote letters in her support.
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3mExpect busy highways, and record gas prices, this Labor Day weekend, AAA says
Thursday, Friday and Monday are expected to be the busiest travel days.
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7mSigns of fall: September foodie events include harvest fests and cider pressings
Plus, Ducks-themed beverages, free breakfast, a garlic-themed festival, a Hello Kitty pop-up and Springfield’s annual Block Party.
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4mLane County ignored concerns about CleanLane. Now we're all paying the price.
In the beginning, Lane County called the garbage haulers stakeholders. I felt that meant our legitimate concerns regarding cost and financial risk would be taken seriously. But they weren't.
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Pedestrian killed in nighttime collision near Veneta
A 52-year-old man died Tuesday, Sept. 1, when he was struck by a vehicle while walking at night on Highway 126 West in the Veneta area, Oregon State Police said.