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St. Mary's Academy
St. Mary’s Academy in downtown Portland is a Roman Catholic high school directed by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. It …
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Storefront Theatre
From 1970 to 1990, Storefront Actor's Theatre produced some of the most original, challenging, and visually stunning live theater in Portland. Breaking away from the …
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St. Paul
St. Paul was one of the first white settlements in Oregon, established in about 1829 by French Canadian trappers who were former employees of the …
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St. Paul Cemetery
The town of St. Paul, established in 1839, was the first Catholic mission in the Oregon Country south of the Columbia River. Rev. Francois Norbert Blanchet, …
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St. Paul Rodeo
On July 4, 1936, the Willamette Valley town of St. Paul held its first rodeo. Lasting four days each year in early July, the rodeo …
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St. Paul Roman Catholic Church
The St. Paul Roman Catholic Church was established in the mid-Willamette Valley in 1836, the first Catholic church in the Oregon Country and the headquarters …
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Strawberry Mountains
The Strawberry Mountains—among the highest peaks in the Blue Mountain Range—extend east-west through northeast Oregon in Grant County, south of the John Day Highway in …
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Stripping in Oregon (essay)
Portland has more strip clubs per capita than any other city in the United States. With one strip club for every 11,826 residents, Portland far …
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St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church (Kośeiół Sw. Stanisława)
For over a hundred years, the Roman Catholic parish of St. Stanislaus (KoÅ›eióÅ‚ Sw. StanisÅ‚awa) has contributed to the vibrant and varied culture of northwestern …
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Stu Rasmussen (1948-)
In a state heralded for its tolerance, Stu Rasmussen stands out. The charismatic city council member of Silverton—serving terms in 1984-1996 and 2004-2008—was the first …
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