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Dharma Town:’ City has long history with Buddhism

Guru Padmasambhava, above, is lovingly referred to as Guru Rinpoche (precious one). He is a co-founder of the Nyingma. Photo courtesy Buddha Weekly Cottage Grove is a place that is deceptively deep in hidden treasures. Sure, we are known for our covered bridges, excellent biking…

Skill, stout shipbuilding kept shipwreck fatality-free

The U.S.S. Peacock attacking the H.M.S. Nautilus just after the War of 1812, which the Peacock’s skipper was unaware had ended, in 1815. Photo provided/US Navy With all the ships that have come to grief there over the years, and all the sailors who have…

Creswell VFW honors students for democratic essays

Pictured, from left, are Tim Meinzen, PHHS journalism teacher, and Shrista Morris’ family, Linda Marshall, Morris, and Laurie and Derrick Cook. Shrista tied for first place in this year’s Voice of Democracy contest and read her speech aloud Erin Tierney/The Chronicle CRESWELL – As part…

RAIN to strengthen businesses in 2020

RAIN is plugged into 18 rural communities and five city regional areas including Albany, Florence, Lincoln City, Linn and Benton counties, and Oakridge and Lowell. Last month, the City hosted a luncheon for over 20 Creswell business leaders and entrepreneurs. Those leaders expressed interest in…

District plans for expanding population

CRESWELL – Creswell School District is looking into the future, preparing for the additional 130 students anticipated in the district within the next 10 years. “What are we going to do as Creswell grows?” asked Joel Higdon, director of technology services and maintenance, during the…

New Heights – On a quest for glory, growth

The wind was howling about 40 miles per hour on Mount Kilimanjaro that day, Chase Boehringer said. ”We were struggling to breathe, let alone smile pretty for the camera. If you look closely, you’ll see that my face is in serious agony from the below-freezing…

Moehlmann, team make strides at State

Brandon Moehlmann, No. 615, leads the Creswell charge at the beginning of the 3A Cross Country State Championship race at Lane Community College in Eugene on Saturday, Nov. 9. Moehlmann finished among the top 20 runners, and teammate Josiah Lee was 31st. Alesha Culp/For The…

Lady Dawgs can’t slow Eagles’ perfect roll

Creswell players hug and support each other after losing in the state volleyball tournament Saturday, Nov. 9. Photo provided/David Leavitt ‘It was our goal for the season to get to the state championship game, and it was a bummer not winning, but I was really…

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