See who was called forward, and why they were selected for honors – plus a wrap-up of Chamber activities – presented at the Annual Holiday Breakfast. See who you recognize, in this huge batch of photos that accompanies the story …

Find out what Superintendent Don Grotting said – pulling no punches, as he described the state of the David Douglas School District – at November’s Midway Business Association meeting …

See why the folks who think ‘Buy Local’ is more than just a slogan are checking many of their Holiday gift needs at Trillium Artisans this year. Amazingly, many shoppers shop there online, and don’t even have to visit the store on SE Foster Road …

Find out why this is not just another physician’s clinic, and who is benefiting from the efforts of the two brothers who operate it …

You needed a telescope to see the old scoreboard … when it worked! See why the swim teams at Parkrose High are cheering the electricians of NECA and IBEW for this really great – and truly needed – donation …

Think the only big Portland Water Bureau project is on Powell Butte? Not true! Find out what was revealed about another reservoir project – at the Midway Business Association meeting …

See why this new retail store fills an important void in a neighborhood – and may even attract Lents neighbors to this locally-owned business …

If you haven’t gone sightseeing in Montavilla/East Tabor business district lately, here’s a monthly event that’s a terrific reason to see the kaleidoscope of goods and services now offered in this revitalized outer East Portland village …

Find out who won this prestigious award, and also find out which Bureaus – and why – have become part of this annual event …

And, find out why you’ll want to put Giant Parkrose Community Rummage Sale and Cruise-in on your calendar: It’s this Saturday, September 18 …

This gift was far more than a handful of plastic harmonicas!  We’ve got whole story … right here …

Check in, and see why so many people stayed up all night to help out the American Cancer Society – by participating in the 2010 Relay for Life …