Columns
Playing Indian is just no fun, Newland says
 The NCAA recently announced that it would prohibit colleges from bringing Indian mascots and related imagery to its postseason athletic tournaments. Judging from the collective reaction of universities, pundits, politicians, and fans, you'd have thought that the NCAA had announced it was hosting a puppy-kicking contest. [more]
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Potter not cut out for delicate police operations
 WILD CAR CHASES THROUGH BUSY DOWNTOWN STREETS! BUSTIN' DOWN DOORS, VIOLENT GUN BATTLES, SLAPPIN' SOME UNCOOPERATIVE PERP UPSIDE THE HEAD, BLOWIN' STUFF UP, WILD SEX and DONUTS have absolutely nothing to do with this column. Or with actual police work (much to my dismay), as I was soon to learn on my evening ride-along with friend, neighbor and Portland city cop, Rich "Hole-in-Hosiery" (name changed to protect the innocent). [more]
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Unca Bun revisits the old community well
 The well was located alongside the road about halfway between the local store and the corner. To be more specific, it would be on the church parking lot on the very edge of the road heading toward the west end. This was a hand dug well with a barrel sunk down about 10 feet to collect seeping water at that level. A bucket with a rope tied to the handle was used to dip the water, which was fairly clear, but sometimes would have an amber color. [more]
• Family offers thanks for sister's safe return
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• Family thanks BMPD Captain Perron for help
• Willabee's owners thank community
• Committee thanked for pow wow efforts
  
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