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  • Local 'mama bear' rebuilds Sisters Cub Scouts pack

    Matt Van Slyke|Updated Mar 19, 2024

    Sisters Cub Scouts are emerging from hibernation, happy to have their own den again. "I'm so excited to announce that the Sisters Cub Scout Pack 139 is officially back up and running!" said Jennifer Hooson, drumming up support on Facebook community pages. "Boys and girls K-5th grade welcome, all faiths welcome, LGBTQ+ friendly, neurodivergent friendly. We really do welcome all and we are a safe place to learn and grow." Hooson rallied former scouts and sponsors to resurrect... Full story

  • Turning a page at Sisters book shop

    Matt Van Slyke|Updated Feb 20, 2024

    Paulina Springs Books has reopened, debuting the results of a weeklong renovation. "Updating the flooring, stripping out all the old carpet and matching the flooring that we picked out for the space that we recently expanded into," said owner Lane Jacobson, referring to the store's western addition. "We're now three quarters of the way done with remodeling the entire space, with new ceiling tiles, new paint, and new trim around the windows," he said. The bookstore,... Full story

  • Sisters sports some 'Little' signs of spring

    Matt Van Slyke|Updated Feb 6, 2024

    Despite a few dustings, the large snow piles are shrinking, revealing previously buried and iced-over lawns, sidewalks and driveways. The grating scrape of shovels will soon cede to the click-clack of cleats on pavement enroute to formerly frozen fields. Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers begin reporting to camp as early as Friday. From Sarasota to Scottsdale to Sisters, we're swinging into the spring sports season. Sisters Little League (SLL) is on deck, warming up... Full story

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