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Glass Pumpkins Turn Downtown Milwaukie Into a Treasure Hunt

Don Shults

The Great Milwaukie Pumpkin Hunt connects a downtown search with Canned Heat Glass Studios and the craft behind the prizes

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What a Day Without Water Would Mean for Milwaukie

Don Shults

An October 15 observance puts everyday water habits and Kellogg Creek wastewater treatment in focus

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A closer look at Milwaukie’s murals—and the care behind them

Don Shults
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Notice local public art, learn its history and understand the care behind a finished mural

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Milwaukie asks residents to map the people and places they rely on

Don Shults
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Survey and mapping activities close October 16, giving residents a way to share community knowledge

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Milwaukie’s next tree-plan conversation is Monday at Ledding Library

Don Shults
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October 5 open house invites residents to shape Milwaukie’s urban forest plan

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Welcome back to Milwaukie Current: finding our community, one story at a time

Don Shults
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Local stories, useful information and upcoming activities for Milwaukie and surrounding communities

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Best Thrift Stores in Oregon City, Lake Oswego & Beyond

Don Shults

Discover vintage shops in Milwaukie Oregon and cheap thrift stores near you across the area

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Cooling Centers Open Across Oregon and Southwest Washington Amid Record Heat

Don Shults

Communities in Oregon and Southwest Washington establish cooling centers as temperatures soar into triple digits, providing vital relief during the heatwave.

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Clackamas County Allocates $7.2 Million to Cities for Homeless Services

Don Shults

Clackamas County approves over $7.2 million in grants to cities for local homeless services initiatives.

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