Arboretum improvements

Parks Commissioner Amanda Fritz announces funding for Columbia Children’s Arboretum

A Mosaic of Memories

On May 30, 1948, the Columbia River completely destroyed the city of Vanport, just west of East Columbia. In one afternoon, the Vanport Flood left more than 18,000 people homeless and killed at least 15.

Through the Lost City, Living Memories project, part of this year’s Vanport Mosaic Festival, 30 flood survivors have told their stories on camera.

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Representative Tina Kotek

is hosting a community meeting about the air quality in North Portland on Monday, June 20 at 7 p.m. in the Buckley Center Auditorium at the University of Portland.

NPTL auctions electric lawn mower

We will have a Silent Auction for a

Kobalt 40-Volt Max Lithium Ion (Li-ion) 20-in Deck Width Cordless Electric Push Lawn Mower with Mulching Capability

*Aerodynamic DoubleCut dual blade design delivers superior mulching, bagging and cutting

*Dual battery design with automatic battery switchover for extended runtime; one 2.0-amp-hour Quick Charge battery and one 4.0-amp-hour Long Run battery included

*Single handle cutting height adjustment with range of 1-3/8in; to 3-3/8in; for the perfect cut on all grass types

*2-in-1 feature offers mulching or rear bagging capabilities

*Weighing 42.5 lbs without batteries, this product is easy to maneuver around the yard

*Avoid the hassle and maintenance of gas

* Part of the Kobalt 40-Volt Max team: 1 battery system compatible with 7 lawncare tools

*Initial no-load voltage, when fully charged, peaks at 40 volts; nominal voltage under typical load is 36 volts

This item will be up for auction at the North Portland Tool Library till the closing on Saturday July 2, 2016

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