Road Work This Week Near Terrebonne

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Deschutes County Road Dept. crews will be installing highway warning systems in the Terrebonne area this week. Installation of radar detection signs will be occurring at NW Lower Bridge Way between NW 12th Street and NW 31st Street. Road users should anticipate single lane closures facilitated by flaggers and delays of up to 20 minutes during work hours. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

Also, Installation of irrigation pipe will be occurring on NE 33rd Street between O’neill Highway and NE Smith Rock Way near Terrebonne. NE 33rd Street between O’Neil Highway and NE Smith Rock Way will be closed to through-traffic from approximately January 19 through January 28. A designated detour route is in place via O’Neil Highway, NW Lone Pine Road and NW Smith Rock Way. Access for residents on NE 33rd Street will be maintained during construction.

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Central Oregon Locavore – Holiday Gift Faire

Calling All Makers Vendors & Sponsors, Applications Open for Central Oregon’s Longest-Running Holiday Gift Faire Locavore’s 17th Annual Holiday Gift Faire returns December 13 — a one-day showcase of artisan crafts, food, and gifts made in Central

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Smartphone-Powered AI Predicts Avocado Ripeness

Researchers have developed a smartphone-based artificial intelligence system that accurately predicts the ripeness and internal quality of avocados. “Avocados are among the most wasted fruits globally due to overripeness,” said Luyao Ma, an assistant professor at Oregon State

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Bend Public Works Moves To New Campus

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