• Volunteers get set to clean up Sisters

  The days are crisp, the leaves are burnishing, and the summer traffic congestion is gone. Fall in Sisters is a special time to appreciate our natural beauty and prepare for the coming winter. Part of
• Housing options as we age

  As the pages of the calendar keep turning, and months become years, and years become decades, planning for the future takes on a different look. Instead of saving for retirement — you are in it,
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  Holland takes the helm at SPRD

  The new executive director of Sisters Park & Recreation District, Jennifer Holland, has set an impressive goal: to work at continuing to improve SPRD until it “becomes exceptional.” Ho

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  Ocean scientist to speak in Sisters

  An eighth-grade science project that flopped inspired a lifelong love of oceanography for a New York City kid who recently retired as chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra
• Sisters teachers ratify new contract

  The certified teachers of Sisters School District ratified a new contract Monday, September 9, that was then adopted at the school board meeting two days later. Following several months of negotiatio
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  Raptor survey gets underway this month

  The photo accompanying this story on page 25 of a bald eagle leaving its juvenile life and slowly becoming an adult shows why that phase of the eagle’s life can cause a lot of trouble among bird

• Dear Property Guy

  Dear Property Guy, I’ve had a timeshare for almost 20 years. When the kids were younger, and I was travelling more, it was fun. But now, it’s just an expensive hassle. The maintenance and
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  Johnstons mark 10 years at The Pony Express

  During the first week of September in 2009, Wesley and Teagan Johnston took over ownership of The Pony Express. The young couple knew as they were entering the shipping and office supplies business th
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  Sisters business marks 30 years in the saddle

  Eurosports Bikes, Skis, Beer and Food Carts is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a live music event, sale, and beer tasting. Owner Brad Boyd started Eurosports in 1989. A former member of the Univ

• Sisters Festival of Books offers powerhouse lineup

  The Sisters Festival of Books is serving up a powerhouse lineup of diverse writers of national stature in its inaugural year. Sisters Festival of Books, October 18-20, is a three-day celebration of th
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  Song Academy touches souls

  Walking up the path to the main lodge at Camp Caldera at Blue Lake, the sound of a banjo twangs through the trees and the strumming of a guitar and a ripple of laughter waft in the breeze. A palpable
• Grand piano enlivens the desert playa at Summer Lake

  It’s not unusual to hear music outside. Guitars and ukuleles pop up around campfires. String quartets cluster on lawns at outdoor weddings. What’s more unusual: a classical piano concert e

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  Outlaws open cross-country season with strong performance

  Junior John Peckham won the boys race and freshman Ella Thorsett tied a record as the Outlaws’ cross-country team opened its season at the Northwest Classic held Saturday, September 14 at Lane C
• Outlaws earn top honors at tournament

  The Lady Outlaws participated in the South Eugene 11-team Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, September 14. Sisters was the lone 4A team in attendance, along with four 5A teams, and six 6A teams. The O
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  Outlaws play tough against Valiants

  The Outlaws put up a hard-fought fight at home against Valley Catholic on Friday, September 13, but were unable to move the ball on their last possession of the game and lost by three, 22-19. Valley C

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  Hospice serves local community

  The transition to the end of life is a potent milestone that affects not only the dying but also their friends and loved ones. Since 1981, Hospice of Redmond has provided physical, emotional and spiri
• Alpaca meat can be a healthier choice

  Seniors who are dealing with high cholesterol are often counseled to change their diet and look for alternative food choices to reduce their cholesterol levels. They may be able to do so without givin
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  Focus on good skincare as we age

  Modern healthcare, as well as a growing interest in organic living and holistic health, have us romping into our golden years rather than crawling into a rocking chair. The result is a growing populat

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