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A Ridge Point High School student has watched family members battle cancer before, and her experience with it convinced her to help raise money for those currently in the fight, she said. Both of Ridge Point High School student Juliana Jaasma’s grandmothers were previously diagnosed with cancer, including one previously being diagnosed with multiple myeloma – a cancer during which cancerous plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood cells. Both are currentl...

Save Your City This Global Read was held on February 18, 2021   Toxic culture is eroding our sense of belonging, community and well-being. Our capacity to collaborate and innovate together is also being undermined by the rising incivility and divisiveness. We need each other to address the complex challenges facing our cities and communities -- from the infrastructure deficit to climate change, homelessness, mental health and addiction issues. In order to thrive, our local democracies depend o...

Blood donation opportunities offered Feb. 1-15 statewide Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic. Share PORTLAND — The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this m...

Year after year, Mississippi Power doesn’t take the MLK holiday off, they volunteer! Employees use this celebratory day to give back to the communities they serve. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Mississippi Power had to be creative when finding ways to volunteer in honor of MLK’s Day of Service. The Coast Chapter volunteer group provided funding […]