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Maeta Henrikson sits among her belongings following a July 1 fire. The 86-year-old said she’s thankful for community support, and appreciates her German sherpard, Compass.ERIN TIERNEY/PHOTOS “I didn’t get to grow a garden this year,” Maeta Henrikson said as she kicked up the soot and…

Patrons participate in a paddle raise during the ninth annual Books & Brew fundraiser hosted by the Springfield Public Library Foundation on Jan. 24 to donate money to the library. Photo provided/Don Gustavson SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Public Library is like the community’s living room,…

South Lane Women’s Network Image provided COTTAGE GROVE – One charm about living in a small, close-knit community is that life comes at a slower pace, on a more manageable scale. That is all well and good if you have found your piece in the…

Forrest was rescued as a newborn from the streets with his mom and sister. After prolonged medical treatment, he recovered and was adopted out earlier this fall. Photos Provided SPRINGFIELD – From rehoming a cat whose owner has died, or placing kittens after a cat…

Don Williams, Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel President Dear Chronicle readers: The Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel wish to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We wish to thank The Chronicle for the superb coverage of the carousel…

Erin Tierney/The Chronicle CRESWELL – Since 2017, a group of Creswell volunteers in Creswell Heritage Foundation have been fundraising to restore the century-old Old Schoolhouse and return it to public use. This year, the foundation replaced the front porch and foundation of the building. The…

Kyda Dodson of Springfield was in Haiti for two weeks with Project Living Hope, where she traveled around with their soccer team, visited medical clinics and taught a cooking class. Aliya Hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – When Springfield resident Kyda Dodson heard that her extended family…

Creswell Clubhouse kids are celebrating the organization’s 10th anniversary this year by completing 10 special projects. Photo provided/Laura Rariden CRESWELL – For the past 10 years, the nonprofit Creswell Clubhouse, located on the Creslane Elementary School campus, has provided safe, developmentally oriented afterschool and summer…

During the dinner. The event, which featured a Silent Auction, Taco Bar buffet, Dessert Dash, raffle, an educational slideshow and live music by student musicians, raised about $11,000 to support FRN, reported executive director Peggy Whalen. GINI DAVIS/THE CHRONICLE CRESWELL – During a fundraiser dinner…