🌱 Overdose Lead To Drug Dealer Arrest + Oregon Jewish Museum Reopens

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But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Cooler with some sun. High: 74 Low: 51.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Portland:

1. After a woman died of a drug overdose, Portland Police were able to trace it back to a $200 fentanyl deal near the Washington Center. According to a federal affidavit, before the woman passed away, she shared an Uber ride with her son before giving him $200 to buy fentanyl. When the son woke up and found his mother dead, he called the police and worked with them to arrest the dealer. (Oregon Live)
2. The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education is reopening. The museum was closed for four months due to construction while they expanded the museum. The new space allowed the museum to add gallery space for a new core exhibit and re-design the floor plan for a better visitor experience. (KATU)
3. Portland Police arrested a man on a warrant after he allegedly broke into a home while high on fentanyl. 39-year-old Gary Allen Smith Jr. was found sleeping in the homeowner's bed and trying on his clothes, claiming that someone had put him there. He is being held at the Multnomah County Jail. (KATU)

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Today and tomorrow in Portland:

Tuesday, June 13

• Library Book Group At Tigard Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Hebrew for Lunch At Mittleman Jewish Community Center (12:30 PM)

Wednesday, June 14

• A Midsummer Night's Dream At Portland Center Stage - The Armory (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Janet Jackson is visiting Portland next week on Tuesday, Jun 10, at the Moda Center. Tickets start at $35 per seat. (Oregon Live)
• Ever wanted to try vegan fried chicken? Well, now is the time as Sho from Black Girl Veggies visits the Portland Farmers Market every Sunday with her delicious vegan dishes. (Portland Farmers Market via Facebook)

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— Michelle Paul

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