Nora's Sister Arrives At The Zoo + ODOT Gets $1 Billion

Rise and shine, Oregon City! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a little rain; breezy. High: 50 Low: 44.

Here are the top stories today in Oregon City:

1. Old West Linn City Hall added to National Historic Register (Pamplin Media Group)
2. Polar bear sort-of reunion at the Oregon Zoo (Patch).
3. ODOT is getting $1 billion to improve roads, bridges, and more (Patch).
4. Oregon Health Authority reports three straight days of below new COVID-19 cases. (Patch).
5. Lake Oswego voters ban cutting down trees to develop parks (Pamplin Media Group)

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Today in Oregon City:

Oregon City Patch Notebook

• Oregon City Public Library: "We are honoring and celebrating Native American Heritage Month, Transgender Awareness Week, and National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! Visit our book displays upstairs for some reading recommendations from our librarians. . #oregoncitylib..." (Instagram)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Pita Pit has been known to do a lot for this community, and they are continuing this holiday season. Stop by Pita Pit to donate toys for the local kids through the KGW Great Toy Drive. And get a BOGO Pita. Win-Win. They also have a fun a..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Clear Creek Communications is collecting toys this year for Compassion in Action Clackamas County and will be donating $10 for every donation. Help them help our community. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #chambercrush #occoc #donate #toysf..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "My Effortless Marketing has Social Media Management Tools that can help build presence for your business on social media. Get your social media calendar all set up, and get a positive learning experience! Check it out #oregoncitychambero..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Public Library: "Meditation reduces stress, helps control anxiety, and promotes emotional health. This week's meditation: "Celebrate Yourself!". orcity.org/library (Nov. 8, 2021)." (Instagram)
• Oregon City Together: "Prepare for World Kindness Day taking place this Saturday, November 13." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Together: "Lady Gaga connects kindness with youth mental health. Special airs this Friday, November 12 just in time for World Kindness Day." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Public Library: "Meditation reduces stress, helps control anxiety, and promotes emotional health. This week's meditation: "Celebrate Yourself!"." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "The local Oregon City The UPS Store 5792 can help small businesses run smoother. With a variety of time saving options, check them out. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #chambercrush #occoc #supportlocal #ShopSmall #supportcommunity #smallbu..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Clackamas Fire is hiring a Finance Administrative Technician. If you or someone you know is looking for work, this may be a good fit. Please see details below and apply now. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #chambercrush #occoc #supportlocal..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Public Library: "Have you tried our e-picturebooks for kids yet? Access to Bookflix by Scholastic is free with your LINCC library card. An optional narration feature provides a read-along experience so they hear the words read as they see them highlighte..." (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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