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Thurston baseball coach resigns
Phil Dube’s tenure as Thurston baseball coach came to a surprising end when the school announced his resignation last week. Dube took over the Thurston baseball program in 2008 after spending nine...
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Colts try to fill ‘big shoes’
Re-creating last year’s magic will be no small task for the Thurston girls’ soccer team. The Colts completed a remarkable run in 2012 that ended with the school’s first-ever state championship in girls...
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The editor’s mailbag
Business has a choice If I choose to shop at one store and decline to shop at another store because of the price, or service, or friendship, or religion, or sexual preference, or whatever reason, I...
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WILLAMALANE HIGHLIGHTS
Events scheduled by Willamalane Park and Recreation District for the week of Sept. 15-21. Tuesday, Sept. 17 Knitting — Ages 50 and up. Beginners: Learn to knit, purl and everything else you need to...
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Firefighters to conduct annual fundraiser Be on the lookout for firefighters at the intersections of Pioneer Parkway and Q Street on Friday and Saturday as they conduct their annual Fill the Boot...
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Springfield police log Aug. 30-Sept. 5
Incidents FRIDAY, Aug. 30 Theft: 9:06 p.m., 2900 block Gateway Street. Police made an arrest after a store employee said a woman stole $250 worth of jewelry from a store at the mall. 1Warrant service:...
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Symmonds road race returns
Oregon has a rich history of running and road races. Yet, nowhere in Oregon, or in the world, had there ever been an 800-meter straight road race. That changed on Oct. 13, 2012, when the city of...
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A place of business is no place for child’s play
“I love candy sooooo much,” slurped the child, using her outdoor voice and talking to no one in particular, “even my spit tastes like candy juice.” Oh jeez. Yum-o. Her cheeks bulged like a chipmunk’s...
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How to decide if a child is too sick for school
Parents are often frustrated by how often their children are sick, especially if they are in day care, preschool or grade school. It is normal for young children to have six to eight upper respiratory...
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Study cites need for bike parking
EDITOR’S NOTE: In Case You Missed It is a digest of recent Register-Guard articles of interest to Springfield readers. A draft study is encouraging public agencies and area businesses to spend hundreds...
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Annual Tailgate Auction gets people in spirit of giving
The jail uniform donated by the Springfield Police Department fetched $35, and the Irish mystery box pulled in $90. The Italian glass salad bowl complete with serving utensil? Sold for $269! All told,...
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Model students
Shelby Dolbin enjoys writing poetry and reading books. Tanner Swartout uses his drum set to play rock music at home and worship songs at church. Logan Tovey is a multisport athlete, but his favorite is...
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WILLAMALANE HIGHLIGHTS
Events scheduled by Willamalane Park and Recreation District for week of Oct. 13-19. Tuesday, Oct. 15 Spin Class — Ages 15 and older. Get a vigorous workout, burn calories and keep in shape. Space is...
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Yoga class for kids offered at library Kids ages 6 to 11 are invited to enjoy a Yoga Class at the Springfield Public Library on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Certified instructor Brynne Blevins will...
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Springfield police log Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Incidents FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 Criminal trespass: 2:48 p.m., 900 block Anderson Lane. A caller said a man who purchased a refrigerator on Craigslist was refusing to leave an apartment complex, claiming he...
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Springfield ends home slate
Springfield will play its final regular season home football game of the season when the Millers face Midwestern League rival North Eugene for a 7 p.m. Friday contest. The Millers (4-2, 2-1 MWL) are...
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Millers show progress on trail
Each year, Scott Touchette likes to gauge the pulse of his cross country team early on. Around the second week of the season, when Springfield heads to the Saxon Invitational in Salem, Touchette...
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SUB offers free energy-saving light bulbs
Springfield Utility Board invites all its customers-owners to celebrate Customer Appreciation Week, an annual SUB tradition that goes back decades. And it’s happening all this week at SUB! Just stop by...
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It’s the season again for flu shots
Leaves are changing and a chill is in the air — not to mention coughs, runny noses and sneezes. Fall is here, and with it comes the advent of flu season, which means it’s time to get your annual flu...
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So long, see you in The R-G
Today’s issue of Springfield Extra will be its last. Springfield Extra debuted in 2007. Managing Editor Dave Baker said the decision to stop publication was a difficult one. “This special Springfield...
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