5,000 COVID-19 Deaths + Redistricting Lines Stay + 900 Meals

Hey, people of Gresham! It's me again, Colin Miner, your host of the Gresham Daily.

First, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 50 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories today in Gresham:

1. Portland’s water supply back to normal after emergency repairs to damaged Bull Run water treatment station (oregonlive.com)
2. Oregon passed a grim milestone over the weekend, the loss of a 5,000th Oregonian to COVID-19 (Patch).
3. Oregon Republicans wanted a judge to toss the state's new redistricting lines. The judge said no. (Patch).
4. Woman found dead after 10 hour standoff with police (Patch).
5. Union Gospel Mission is getting ready to serve 900 meals. (Patch).
6. Portland picks a new site for a homeless village. (Patch).
7. Multnomah Education Service District: Students And School Employees Meet With Dr. Paul Coakley (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Gresham:

• Professional Development - No Students (12:00 AM)

Gresham Patch Notebook

• City of Gresham - Government: "If you, or someone you know, is needing a little extra help this holiday season--here are some ways to help!" (Facebook)
• City of Gresham: "✨ Have you already decked the halls in your house with holiday décor? Do you have your tree up with glittery ornaments and lights? 🎄 We have something new for you to express that bursting holiday spirit! Register for the Holiday Ligh..." (Instagram)
• Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to this week’s “What’s Happening at the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce!” Friday AM Speed Networking Registration- https://business.greshamchamber.org/events/details/speed-networking-in-person-12-03-2021-9326?calendarMonth=2021-..." (Facebook)
• City of Gresham - Government: "✨ Have you already decked the halls in your house with holiday décor? Do you have your tree up with glittery ornaments and lights? 🎄 We have something new for you to express that bursting holiday spirit! Register for the Holiday Light C..." (Facebook)

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— Colin Miner

About me: I've been at Patch for almost 6 years after a career that had stops at The New York Times, Oregonian, Washington Post, as well as KATU, KOIN, and KGW. For the past three years I've been Patch's Manager News and Content Partnerships as well as a National Writer.

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