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III percenters give away Christmas trees Gabrielle Evers (center) and companion Cameron Turman discuss which tree to pick out during a Christmas tree giveaway at Big Daddy's BBQ and Catering on Sunday. The trees were being given out by volunteers from Jackson County III percent. Photo by Larry Stauth Jr. Sunday Dec 11, 2016 at 7:08 PM Dec 12, 2016 at 7:49 AM Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune @RyanPfeil A patriot group gave out nearly 70 Christmas trees to
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Family of five could use furnishings, clothing Sunday Dec 11, 2016 at 2:00 AM Editor's note: Light One Candle is an annual series sponsored by the Mail Tribune that focuses on an individual, group or agency who could use a helping hand during the holiday season. Once that need is filled, donations may be distributed to others in need. This family of five calls a two-bedroom apartment home after living just a year ago in transitional housing. A few furnishings and new clo
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Resilient teen seeks the means to keep healing Monday Dec 12, 2016 at 2:00 AM Sarah Lemon for the Mail Tribune @thewholedish Editor's note: Light One Candle is an annual series sponsored by the Mail Tribune that focuses on an individual, group or agency who could use a helping hand during the holiday season. Once that need is filled, donations may be distributed to others in need. Determination and resilience are nothing short of astonishing in this teen who endured year
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Public meetings: Dec. 12-16 Sunday Dec 11, 2016 at 12:01 AM Monday 5:15 p.m. — Medford Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, City Hall, Medford Room 330, 411 W. Eighth St., Medford. 5:30 p.m. — Medford Planning Commission study session, City Hall, Medford Room 330, 411 W. Eighth St., Medford. 5:30 p.m. — Medford Arts Commission, Carnegie Building, 413 W. Main St., Medford. 6:30 p.m. — Phoenix Planning Commission, Public Works Office, 1000
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Grace Virginia (Walker) Hill Sunday Dec 11, 2016 at 2:00 AM February 19, 1930 - November 27, 2016 Grace Virginia (Walker) Hill passed away November 27, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Ashland, Ore surrounded by her family. Grace was born February 19, 1930 to Joseph and Virginia Walker in Philadelphia, Penn. Grace graduated from Little Flower Catholic High School in 1948. Grace married John Oliver Hill in 1948, moved to San Diego, Calif., and traveled throughout the
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Since You Asked: Crossword outcome is a win-win Sunday Dec 11, 2016 at 12:01 AM Last week we ran a question from someone who asked whether we could replace the Sunday New York Times Crossword with a crossword that's not quite as difficult. So we asked readers to let us know what they thought — and a bunch did. — SYA Election Central editors The votes are in and — although we're still checking to make sure there was no Russian hacking — we have
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Fishing Report: Friday, Dec. 9 Friday Dec 9, 2016 at 12:01 AM OCEAN OUTLOOK COASTWIDE: Heavy winds, rain and seven-foot wind waves will await ocean anglers trying to get a trip offshore today, with 25-knot winds forecast to put an end to that notion. Saturday looks a bit better with the wind, but 15-foot swells will put the kibosh on crossing the bar, and things aren't much better Sunday, with 10-knot winds and nine-foot swells. Rockfish anglers can venture past the
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Children of Pearl Harbor Florence Seto and her granddaughter Michelle Kalehua Kukahiko look over family photos in Medford. Government authorities detained 1,330 Japanese-Americans and Japanese nationals in Hawaii. Seto said her father was investigated, but she believes he was spared because a business associate vouched for his trustworthiness. AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus Saturday Dec 10, 2016 at 11:55 AM Dec 10, 2016 at 11:55 AM By Audrey McAvoy Ass
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Movie review:‘Miss Sloane’ hits the mark Jessica Chastain finds herself at the center of a Senate hearing in "Miss Sloane." (Transfilm) Friday Dec 9, 2016 at 12:01 AM Ed Symkus More Content Now There’s nothing to be ashamed of if you can’t figure out what the heck is going on in the early minutes of “Miss Sloane.” First-time screenwriter Jonathan Perera and veteran director John Madden (the overrated “Shakespeare in Love,&
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Guest Opinion: Community input needed in choosing new sheriff Sunday Dec 11, 2016 at 12:01 AM By Larissa Medina How should an interim Jackson County sheriff be chosen, and what kind of sheriff do we need? At the Jackson County Board of Commissioners meeting on Dec. 6 attended by more than 40 concerned residents, Commissioner Rick Dyer supported establishing a community committee to review applicants for the job and make recommendations to the three commissioners, who hav
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Guest Opinion: Community input needed in choosing new sheriff Sunday Dec 11, 2016 at 12:01 AM By Larissa Medina How should an interim Jackson County sheriff be chosen, and what kind of sheriff do we need? At the Jackson County Board of Commissioners meeting on Dec. 6 attended by more than 40 concerned residents, Commissioner Rick Dyer supported establishing a community committee to review applicants for the job and make recommendations to the three commissioners, who hav
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FERC upholds denial of pipeline through Oregon The natural gas pipline would have snaked through Haynes Inlet on the left and under Coos Bay. Mail Tribune / Bob Pennell Friday Dec 9, 2016 at 3:04 PM Dec 9, 2016 at 4:18 PM Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune @VickieAldous The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission turned down a request Friday for a rehearing of its denial of a natural gas pipeline through Oregon. The 232-mile, 3-foot diameter Pacific Connect
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Brewpub to open at Northgate Monday www.theram.com Thursday Dec 8, 2016 at 5:15 PM Dec 9, 2016 at 7:06 AM Greg Stiles Mail Tribune @GregMTBusiness The RAM Restaurant and Brewery will open its doors Monday in the Northgate Marketplace shopping center. Store Leader Tommy Simmons combed through 200 applications and has hired about 90 staff members for the newest of the RAM locations. "There was a lot of excitement, and we had some hard decisions to
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Since You Asked: Teacher charged with sexting students now has March court date Saturday Dec 10, 2016 at 12:01 AM Back in September, you said that teacher charged with sexting his student had a December court date.  What was the outcome of the trial? — No name given, via email   You haven't missed the outcome of former South Medford High School social studies teacher Richard Michael Fay's case, but it hasn't reached its conclusion yet. Last month, F
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Since You Asked: No surcharges are added to studded tires Friday Dec 9, 2016 at 12:01 AM Damian Mann Mail Tribune @reporterdm Is the damage that studded winter tires cause to our roads somehow factored into their purchase cost? Perhaps some fee that goes to road maintenance? The annual return of the sound of roads being chewed up has me wondering once again. — James, Ashland No, there's no surcharge on studded tires to compensate for the increased wear on roadways
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Movie review:‘Miss Sloane’ hits the mark Jessica Chastain finds herself at the center of a Senate hearing in "Miss Sloane." (Transfilm) Friday Dec 9, 2016 at 12:01 AM Ed Symkus More Content Now There’s nothing to be ashamed of if you can’t figure out what the heck is going on in the early minutes of “Miss Sloane.” First-time screenwriter Jonathan Perera and veteran director John Madden (the overrated “Shakespeare in Love,&
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Snow, freezing rain hit Portland; treacherous commute feared Eugene-Springfield fire crew members Nicholas Myhre, left, and Devin Monte assess a downed tree that hit a home on Windsor Circle in Eugene on Thursday. (Collin Andrew/The Register-Guard via AP) Thursday Dec 8, 2016 at 3:58 PM Dec 8, 2016 at 4:00 PM By Steven DuBois The Associated Press PORTLAND — A wintry mix of snow, ice and rain showered fear and excitement Thursday in Portlan
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· snapshot 2018-12-09
What's the latest on the case of Van Len Granger, the Grants Pass area elementary school teacher accused of sexually abusing a boy in Medford? Has he had his trial yet? — No name given, via phone   You haven't missed the trial. Granger, 48, of Grants Pass, has a trial date set for the first week of May 2018, in a felony case accusing him of sexually abusing a boy he was mentoring between July and December of 2015, according to Jackson County Circuit Court records. Granger, who prior
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· snapshot 2018-12-09
There's kind of an allure to the Grove of Titans. Three of the largest coastal redwoods, by volume, are there. There's also no direct trail access, attractive to explorers. But that allure has come with its share of problems. WATCH: Watch part 2 here .
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· snapshot 2018-12-07
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like Christmas music is getting cooler by the year. Last year, Cheap Trick, the Minus 5 and Dude York brightened the season with their Christmas albums. This year, the selections are even better, as JD McPherson, the Mavericks, Rodney Crowell and the Old 97’s are among the acts bringing welcome originality and a nice change of pace from the albums populated with the typical standards. The only problem with this stellar year for holiday releases is the