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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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Flu Season In Full Swing in Jackson County As Authorities Encourage Vigilance

Lucille McNamara Dec 29, 2023

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. - Sharp increases in the number of emergency room visits for influenza related complaints- especially children under 18, have been noted by Jackson County Health and Human Services according to their recent press…

Environment

Oregon’s Winter Whale Watch Week is Here: Staying Safe on The Beach

Lucille McNamara Dec 26, 2023

Around 14,500 gray whales were seen off the Oregon coast last year during Whale Watch Week, and it's 2023's turn to look out for the thousands of gray whales that are migrating south from Alaska to reach the warmer waters off Baja in…

News

Morel Mushrooms: FDA Issues Pioneering Guidelines On Potentially Poisonous Mushrooms

Lucille McNamara Dec 26, 2023

The FDA completed an investigation into morel mushrooms earlier this year following an outbreak of food poisoning in Montana in March and April. Traced to Dave's Sushi in Bozeman, two people died while 51 fell ill, and the probable cause…

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