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June 08, 2007: Headlines

An Oregon library system considers outsourcing to balance the books

Posted Fri, Jun 8, midnight

It's come to this: With federal timber dollars pretty much burned up and people concerned with basic issues like law enforcement, a company in Maryland is one option for reopening library branches in rural Oregon.

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Let's try Jeff Weaver at first base

Posted Fri, Jun 8, midnight

Well, why not? He's big and can't be much worse than Richie Sexson at the plate. Pitchers get to bat during this road trip to National League parks.

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The economic impact act plays in Portland

Posted Fri, Jun 8, midnight

If you believe these studies, and some of us do, the arts contribute almost as much to the Portland economy as they do in much-bigger Seattle.

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