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OUT OF THE PAST: Flora man struck by lightning

100 YEARS AGO Aug. 14, 1913 The new through telephone line from Enterprise to Flora has been finished.…

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OUT OF THE PAST: Ten dollar prize to conqueror of bucking cow

100 YEARS AGO Aug. 7, 1913 Violent rain storms passed through the district around Enterprise Sunday and Monday…

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AND FURTHERMORE: Aiding ‘vacationing’ FBI agent’s mission

My job description as of last week was humble river guide. That all changed after I asked the…

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Out of the Past: Old-timer recalls 1891 Enterprise bank robbery

100 YEARS AGO July 31, 1913 An exciting day in Enterprise more than 20 years ago has been…

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BIRD WATCHING: Populous blackbirds help control insects

One of the most common birds to be observed here in Wallowa County is the Brewer’s blackbird. I…

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JABBERWOCK II: Some meanings can deepen with distance

When Tamkaliks was born, I was 40 years old and living more than 2,500 miles away. There, as…

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OUT OF THE PAST: Enterprise voters pave way for sewer bonds

100 YEARS AGO July 24, 1913 A shocking tragedy startled Enterprise Wednesday morning. Mrs. Louise P. Hollenback, wife…

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POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY: Shared blame for Martin case travesty

Our system of criminal justice relies on an adversarial process in which the rights of the victim are…

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MAIN STREET: Wallowa County works, for best reasons

Basically, this place works because of work. People still work here and they love their work and value…

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JABBERWOCK II: Social media not boosting writer’s wealth

To my friend who dubbed me a communist for speaking kindly of the health-care system in Cuba, undoubtedly…

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