New Fire Southeast of Bend

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A new wildfire start was reported just after 5 p.m. Sunday southeast of Bend. According to Central Oregon Fire Info, the fire grew rapidly to 50 acres by 8 p.m.

Many resources responded to the fire including two large airtankers, 3 single engine air tankers, hand crews and dozers. The fire is managed by a Type 3 Incident Management Team. Residents and others in the area should avoid interfering with resources responding to the fire and should avoid the area if possible.

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COCC Holiday Happenings

‘Holiday Magic’ with COCC’s Cascade Chorale, a choral class of Central Oregon Community College, will present “Holiday Magic — A Season’s Journey” concert of holiday songs under direction of COCC’s James W. Knox, with special guest Bob

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Oregonians Buying More American-Made Goods

As Oregonians head into the holiday shopping season, new polling shows strong interest in buying American-made products. Small businesses said demand is helping strengthen local manufacturing. Several Oregon companies are featured in this year’s “Made in America Holiday Gift