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Irvington Covenant Community Development Corp. is launching a pre-apprentice training program for…

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Cornelius Booker is the new Transit Manager for TriMet's Merlo Operations Center in…

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Thanks to a converted TriMet bus packed with sports equipment, art supplies and games — but…

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Reading, writing, math, art, cooking, band, sewing, computers, even manicure classes — these…

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The 10th annual Carifest Celebration will once again bring together the best of local and island…

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Save The Date!!2006 Breakfast InformationFor tickets e-mail mlkbreakfast@theskanner.com or…

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