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‘Horses’ welcome Weaving: Acclaimed actor joins ‘Slow Horses’ Season 4
Apple TV+’s horses may be slow, but they sure are relentless. With plenty of the story left to tell — and having already secured a fifth season from Apple — the British Intelligence-based TV series is back for more deceit, double-crossing and potentially deadly duties. Season 4 of “Slow Horses” premieres its first two episodes Wednesday, Sept. 4, on Apple TV+. Released and shared on X (formerly Twitter) as soon as last season ended, the Season 4 trailer for “Slow Horses” reveals everything from the...
Study Smart, Save Big—Get Connected NOW Without Breaking the Bank
As students in Oregon return to school, they are prioritizing quality, affordable, and flexible internet service options. They need internet that can support the demands of online classes, video conferencing, and intensive research, all without straining their budgets. These needs underscore the growing importance of reliable internet access for students of all ages in today's increasingly digital world. Enter NOW Internet, a new pay-as-you-go option that offer flexibility and affordability backed by the powerful Xfinity network that’s available in 1.3 million locations in Oregon, provides...
Jigsaw: Become an Amazing Neighbor
Despite being the father, an administrator at A-dec and an adjunct professor at George Fox University, Ciarán Hynes has devoted his spare time to constructing the Newberg Peace Garden adjacent to First Presbyterian Church. Help piece together this scene from Your Oregon News 2024 Class of Amazing Neighbors! Staff photo: Gary Allen
Our TV picks for Friday, August 30: Family Empire: Houston; Lingo
Family Empire: Houston OWN 5 p.m. This week, tempers flare and family members are left on edge following the reveal of some long-held secrets amongst the Bradens. Meanwhile, Jermeshia preps for a long-awaited pitch, hoping her family doesn’t derail her dreams before they come true. Lingo KOIN 9 p.m. Is winning thousands of dollars worth the tongue-tying results of competing in this classic game show revival? With over $50,000 on the line, the teams that step up to take five guesses at solving hidden words certainly think so. RuPaul hosts.
Tips to transform a living room into a go-to viewing space
Watch parties are wildly popular. Whether it’s a gathering for the big game or a group of friends anxious to see the latest episode of a favorite television show, watch parties have become a fun way to enjoy special events with family and friends. Many bars and restaurants have recognized the popularity of watch parties and looked to capitalize on the trend, particularly for sporting events. Watch parties can make for a fun night out, but homeowners can do much to make their living room...
It's time to start preparing your garden for winter
Each month, the OSU Extension provides reminders of essential garden chores, such as fertilizing, pest control, planting and maintenance. The recommendations in this calendar are not necessarily applicable to all areas of Oregon. For more information, contact your local Extension office. The Oregon State University Extension Service encourages sustainable gardening practices. Preventive pest management is emphasized over reactive pest control. Identify and monitor problems before acting and opt for the...
Our TV picks for Thursday, August 29: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; The First 48; Big Brother
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace TNT 5 p.m. As a villainous regime threatens the peaceful Galactic Republic, 9-year-old Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) comes under the tutelage of young Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson). Part of a “Star Wars” marathon. The First 48 ...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, August 28: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; MasterChef; Killer Lies: Chasing a True Crime Con Man
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire KATU 8 p.m. In this 25th anniversary celebration of the classic game show, host Jimmy Kimmel welcomes celebrity contestants and a hot seat guest of their choosing to answer increasingly difficult questions in hopes of winning big for a charity of their choice. MasterChef ...
2024 Mercedes AMG GLC43 Coupe SUV drives like a sports car
There are many reasons why Sport Utility Vehicles are more popular than cars, including their larger interiors, increased visibility because of greater ride heights, additional cargo space, better ground clearance, and available if not standard all-wheel-drive systems. But enthusiasts know there is one large drawback – SUVs are simply not as much fun to drive as cars, especially sport cars, because of their lower centers of gravity. Some manufacturers have responded with performance-oriented SUVs that include sleeker styling, more powerful engines, and sport-tuned suspensions. One...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, August 27: Neighborhood Wars; The Quiz With Balls
Neighborhood Wars A&E 6:30 p.m. Friendships are put to the test in this new episode. First, two neighbors from Southern California get caught in the middle of muscular man’s heavyweight meltdown. Then, a Chicago woman confronts her neighbor of 11 years for possibly owning a gun. Neighborhood Wars ...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Indulge your arts and jazz this week!
MONDAY, AUG. 26-SUNDAY, SEPT. 1 ALL THAT JAZZ — Montavilla Jazz Festival has a stellar lineup for its 11th annual festival with more than 30 concerts at 12 venues, including Alberta Rose Theatre, The 1905, Mt. Tabor Park and elsewhere, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The musicians include Nicole Glover and Joe Kye. More: montavillajazz.org. ART IN THE PEARL — It’s a big event over Labor Day Weekend. The Pearl Fine Arts and Craft Festival celebrates 27 years with craft makers from all over the country gathering in the Pearl District/North Park Blocks, Aug. 31-Sept. 2. More: artinthepearl.com.
Business BRIEFS
“52nd Avenue Hardware” celebrates 52 years: Monday, July 29, Brentwood-Darlington’s 52nd Avenue Hardware and Building Supply Company celebrated 52 years on 52nd Avenue. “In an age of big-box stores, our family businesses has thrived, because we have really good customers who have come to know they’ll get impeccable service from us,” said owner Steve Besaw. “We take care of individual homeowners – some of them have shopped with us for generations – as well as builders, and larger corporate clients – making us one of the only ‘five star rated’ hardware and lumber yards in Portland.” Because of the service...
Brooklyn’s tall new apartment building opens as ‘The Frankie’
The new apartment building that has been under construction for some months, in the space across from the Aladdin Theater, Brooklyn Pharmacy, and Brooklyn Park, where once there was a US Bank branch, is officially opening in September as “The Frankie”. The large new building at 3260 S.E. Milwaukie Avenue stretches from S.E. Franklin to Kelly Streets, and eastward from Milwaukie to S.E. 12th Avenue. In August, potential renters were being offered tours of the units, which range from studios to three-bedroom apartments. The property...
Concert celebrates 10th anniversary of ‘Rovello Memorial Tennis Courts’
A “Celebration in the Park” took place on Saturday, July 27, at PP&R’s Berkeley Park in the Eastmoreland neighborhood – it included a family-friendly concert to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the dedication of the “Alex Rovello Memorial Tennis Courts”. Alex Rovello was a participant in Cleveland High School’s only state championship tennis team, and was a nationally-ranked Junior Player in the United States Tennis Association. He went on to be a star tennis player at the University of Oregon – until his sudden accidental...
Thousands on bicycles roll across Sellwood Bridge in ‘Bridge Pedal’
Gray skies and cool temperatures didn’t discourage either avid or casual bicyclists from making their run in the 2024 Providence Bridge Pedal on Sunday morning, August 11. Smiles prevailed on the faces of the riders as they cruised briefly into Inner Southeast Portland, heading under the Ross Island Bridge southward along the Springwater Corridor Trail, in this the 28th annual bike event. Meantime, those driving cars were relieved to see...
SUV soars off McLoughlin into Oaks Bottom
Early Thursday evening, August 8th, Central Precinct officers and PFR emergency first responders converged on the intersection of S.E. McLoughin and Holgate on the report of an incident described as “a blue truck, nose down toward the Springwater Trail, about 50 feet down the embankment.” Apparently the vehicle had run up the substantial berm on the “jug handle” exit from southbound Highway 99E exit to Holgate, and had gone up over the edge. ...
Volunteers learn history as they clean up Foster-Powell cemetery
Most people drive past Multnomah Park Cemetery – that’s at S.E. 82nd Avenue of Roses and Holgate Boulevard, diagonally across the street from the south end of Eastport Plaza – without giving it a second thought. But on Friday, August 2, some two dozen volunteers – along with specialists from METRO Parks and Nature – gathered there from across the city to learn more about this historic graveyard, while tidying up monuments and gravestones. ...
Two cars totaled in after-dark Holgate smashup
9-1-1 callers reporting a two-car crash on Holgate Boulevard sent ambulances and Central Precinct officers to the intersection of S.E. 26th Avenue on Friday evening, July 26th. There, officers found that a Toyota Prius and a Ford Focus had collided – and both had come to rest in the northwest corner of the intersection, near a coffee stand. “Due to the severity of the collision, it was first dispatched as...
EDITOR: Local TV update – Up to 80 channels, available free!
Every year or so we bring you up to date on what you can receive, free over the air, in Portland these days. Some folks have decided to rely on the Internet for TV, originally expecting that THAT would be free TV – although now they are finding subscription costs required and steadily rising for such services, and the Internet itself struggling to provide an ever-increasing high-data-rate TV service it was never designed for, and which deteriorates as more people use it for such a purpose. ...
Two 101st birthdays celebrated at Westmoreland’s Union Manor
Friday, July 19th, was a special occasion at Westmoreland’s Union Manor, on S.E. 23rd Avenue just north of Bybee. Two of the residents of the nonprofit senior apartment building – Rena Popivchak, and Ruby Smith – were celebrating their 101st birthdays in the ground floor Multipurpose Room. Flowers, cards, balloons, and a chocolate-covered cake were also part of the party. Ruby Smith was born in Minnesota; and Rena was born in London, England, but lived in Pennsylvania for 67 years. Ruby formerly worked for the...
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