Electric School Bus Headed To Gresham-Barlow + Serial Killer Dies

Hey, Gresham! Let's get this Tuesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Gresham.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 58 Low: 47.

Here are the top stories today in Gresham:

1. Nora the polar bear's half-sister is coming to live with her (Patch)
2. Convicted serial killer dies in prison (Patch).
3. Multnomah County Commissioner Lori Stegmann joins crowded race for county chair (OregonLive)
4. Pamplin Media Group - Centennial, Gresham-Barlow receive electric bus funding (Pamplin Media Group)
5. Man found dead in Gresham street identified as Bend resident (OregonLive)

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Today in Gresham:

Gresham Patch Notebook

• Gresham-Barlow School District: "October is National Principals Month! Help us celebrate our amazing principals for their hard work, especially during these challenging times. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff and community! #InspireEmpowerTHRIVE" (Facebook)
• City of Gresham - Government: "It was a celebration today as neighbors came to witness the installation of a new sign for Bella Vista Park. The sign was requested by the Northwest Neighborhood Association (NWNA) and paid for by a City grant the NWNA applied for to hon..." (Facebook)
• City of Gresham: "Councilor Piazza is all about Gresham and one of her favorite aspects of Gresham is how giving the community and local businesses are around the City! Be sure to keep up with Mayor and Council and what is happening in your city by tuni..." (Instagram)
• Gresham-Barlow School District: "Do you have questions about our school lunch program? Our student transportation services? Know an educator who should be recognized? Or have a concern? Let’s Talk! Click on the link to contact us: http://bit.ly/2PyBnbl" (Facebook)
• Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce: "https://conta.cc/3EsiqBW These are the Ribbon Cuttings for the 3rd quarter! Thank you Metro East Web Academy for being our sponsor, and celebrating with us!" (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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