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Hello Oregon City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How fast growth is changing daily life in Oregon City.
  • Community invited to celebrate Edward "Eddie" Horton's life in Oregon City.
  • What one Oregon City voter really thinks about Oregon's direction.

Also on today's calendar: Oregon City India Grill FREE BUFFET and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 63, low: 43.
  • Wednesday: Some sun with a brief shower, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Longtime Locals Say This Fast-Changing Oregon City No Longer Feels Like Home (newsbreak.com) — Oregon City residents are grappling with rapid growth that's reshaping their once-quiet river town and county-seat hub. The piece walks you through how population increases, proximity to Portland, and new development are changing daily life, while highlighting the Willamette waterfront and city resources locals can use to track what's happening next.
   

• Edward Everett 'Eddie' Horton (thedailyworld.com) — Family and friends are invited to honor Edward "Eddie" Horton at a celebration of life with lunch and storytelling on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Rivershore Bar & Grill banquet room in Oregon City. The longtime Clackamas County Data Center employee is remembered for his humor, generosity, love of travel and theater, and close partnership with his wife Susie.
   

• Voters describe Oregon as growing harder to afford, and harder to trust • Lincoln Chronicle (lincolnchronicle.org) — An Oregon City resident is among several Oregonians describing how rising costs, taxes, and frustration with state leadership are reshaping their daily lives and political views. A new statewide poll shows most voters feel financially worse off and deeply concerned about affordability, housing, and government performance, with opinions split along age and party lines.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good evening neighbors I just wanted to say hello to everyone & see if anyone is into art ?
    I'm trying to find some other artist around my area to chat with and get to know & get ideas as well, so if anyone up for chatting sometime please… (Nextdoor South End)
  • Excellent care with the goal of going home.
    They had everything I needed to accomplish that goal. The staff is caring, very professional and friendly. I would recommend them to anyone. (Nextdoor Quiet Oak)
  • Factory Motor Parts posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (Part Time) in Oregon City. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Lead OR in Canby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oregon City here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Linn

Canby

Lake Oswego

  • Lake Oswego-West Linn football: By the numbers (lakeoswegoreview.com)
  • Fry bread, cedar hats, resilience: Indigenous Peoples Day celebration returns to Clackamas Community College (oregonlive.com)

Ok Oregon City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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