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π± Patch AM: How long will Abernethy Bridge construction disrupt Oregon City neighbors?
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In today's newsletter:
- How long will Abernethy Bridge construction disrupt Oregon City neighbors?
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
- Friday: Cooler; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'I will not let this matter drop': West Linn legislator admonishes ODOT for Abernethy Bridge construction (oregoncitynewsonline.com) — Construction on the Abernethy Bridge along I-205 between Oregon City and West Linn is drawing sharp criticism from a local legislator, who says nearby residents have endured years of sleepless nights, noise, and property damage. The Oregon Department of Transportation insists the most disruptive work is done, but neighbors and officials are pressing for denied damage claims to be revisited and for immediate changes in construction practices.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls Soccer @ Ranier
Gladstone High Rainier High School, 28170 Old Rainier Rd, Rainier, OR 97048
5:00 pm - GSD Board Meeting
Gladstone SD 115 Gladstone, OR 97027
6:00 pm - Boys Soccer vs Valley Catholic - Endowment
Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR 97027\
4:00 pm - Girls Soccer @ Valley Catholic
Gladstone High Valley Catholic High School, 4275 SW 148th Ave, Beaverton, OR 9
5:00 pm - Board Meeting
North Clackamas SD 12 Portland, OR 97267
6:00 pm - Football vs Horizon Christian
Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR 97027\
7:00 pm - Artist in the Round with David Coller & Diane Chodkowski, Ken Gaines, Ari Harris & Peter LeClair →
West Linn OR
9:00 pm - Teen & Adult Aikido Class →
Bolton Plaza, West Linn
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Wednesday September 16
Thursday December 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FOUND DOGS RUNNING UP THE HILL TOWARD TELFORD.
WAS ABLE TO CATCH. VERY SWEET. NEED TO GET THEN HOME AS MY DOGS WON'T BE COOL WITH THEM UNFORTUNATELY . BOTH HAVE COLLARS BUT NO TAGS. (Nextdoor South End) - I had 2 kittens show up on my porch a couple of weeks ago, I am able to catch one but the other one is kind of wild.
Does anyone know of someone who could help me catch the other one. I want to keep them (Nextdoor Hillendale)
- Michaels posted a job opening for Full Time Merchandise Manager in Oregon City. Apply here.
- Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Oregon City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oregon City here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Linn
- Davey O'Brien's First Great 8: Lawyers, Pop, and Only Two Big Ten QBs? Does the Big Ten Know This? (fwtx.com)
Canby
- Officers who killed man in Canby after he allegedly fired a handgun at them identified (katu.com)
Lake Oswego
- Making the electric transition (lakeoswegoreview.com)
- Lake Oswego man faces DUI and assault charges after rollover crash, police say (kgw.com)
- UPDATE: Victim, officers identified in Sept. 3 Canby apartment shooting (woodburnindependent.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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