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Lucille McNamara

Lucille worked for 27 years as a newspaper journalist for national, regional and local press. Lucille covers a wide range of topics - occupational health and safety, environment and local politics. Pen name "Edith M."

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Ashland Named a Top 10 Bike-Friendly U.S. Destination

Lucille McNamara Sep 6, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore — Ashland is a major American bike-friendly destination, ranked in the Top 10 by national outdoor magazine, ‘Outside.’ Ashland is rated as bike-friendly, with 86 dedicated bike trails. Oregon is the Only State with…

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Rogue Valley International Medford Airport Receives Project Funding

Lucille McNamara Sep 5, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore — Jackson County Commissioners approved a grant yesterday (Wednesday) to fund projects at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport. Grant Will Help Jackson County Meet Federal Funding Requirements The $127,439…

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U.S. Bank Departure from the Big Pink Skyscraper is Indicative of Portland Urban Decay

Lucille McNamara Sep 5, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore — The decision by U.S. Bank not to renew its lease in the Big Pink skyscraper is another blow as urban decay erodes downtown Portland. Yesterday, the bank told its employees that it will be vacating the 222,000 square feet…

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Free Phone Calls for Oregon Prisoners Will Cost the State $5 million annually

Lucille McNamara Sep 4, 2024

A call to allow Oregon prisoners free phone calls will cost the state $5 million a year. In a report yet to be publicly released, the call is being made by Oregon Corrections Ombudsman Adrian Wulff. He points to a few other states, like…

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Teenage Shooting Leads to 70 Months Prison Sentence

Lucille McNamara Sep 4, 2024

MEDFORD, Ore — A Grants Pass teenager who shot another youngster eight times outside a fast-food outlet in Medford has been sentenced to spend five years and 10 months in jail. Joseph Lopez (18) was found guilty of shooting 17-year-old…

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Vaccine Could Breakthrough the Fentanyl Crisis in Oregon and Other U.S. States

Lucille McNamara Sep 3, 2024

Scientists are pinning their hopes on a vaccine to provide a breakthrough in the fentanyl addiction crisis sweeping the nation. The vaccine could go to clinical trial as early as the middle of 2025 and is under development by researchers at…

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Entries Open Tomorrow to Playwrights for the 2025 Ashland New Plays Festival

Lucille McNamara Sep 3, 2024

UPDATE: 4 Plays To See At Ashland New Plays Festival Starting Wednesday ASHLAND, Ore — Submissions open tomorrow (Wednesday) for the 2025 Ashland New Plays Festival (ANPF). Every year, the competition has attracted hundreds of…

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Golden Retriever Lost in the Wilderness of Oregon for Over Four Months, is Ready for Adoption

Lucille McNamara Sep 2, 2024

Amazing Grace, the white Golden Retriever mix lost in remote unincorporated wilderness areas of Oregon for more than four months, is now ready for adoption. Despite a green collar around her neck, the universal sign that a dog is…

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Three Broadway Shows to Celebrate the Oregon Cabaret Theater’s 40th Anniversary in 2025

Lucille McNamara Sep 2, 2024

ASHLAND, Ore. — As the year heads to a close, the Oregon Cabaret Theater (OCT) has announced the program for its 40th anniversary year, featuring three recent Broadway hits. The 2025 season begins on January 24, 2025, and will celebrate…

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Klamath County Fire District #3 Will Keep its Doors Open in the Wake of Fire Chief Termination…

Lucille McNamara Sep 1, 2024

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Budget shortfalls and the inappropriate use of grant money have led to the termination of the Klamath County Fire District #3 Fire Chief, Christine Friend. Following her termination, four members of staff resigned.…

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