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If it were on an episode of “Antiques Roadshow,” a French doll and her clothing, newly on display at the Discovery Center, would definitely be a “find.” The doll, dating from about the 1850s, has exquisite hand-made finery, which sparked the concept of children’s “fashion in Paris,” a doll appraiser told the museum.

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This year over 120 children in the Gorge will be spending their holidays in foster care, and area residents can help make them a little brighter by donating a holiday gift. Avenue Properties, Columbia Gorge CASA and Mid-Columbia Health Foundation have joined forces to create a Foster Youth Holiday Gift Drive, Nov. 27 through Dec. 15.

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Hood River’s Patricia Vittoria, who creates hand-sewn dolls, is a finalist in the 2014 Martha Stewart American Made contest. She is competing against up to 1,000 others from around the country for a chance to win $10,000 to grow her business, a spot in the Martha Stewart American Made market, and a feature on marthastewart.com, among other prizes.

Dorothy Louise Harms, 96, of Hood River, Ore., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at the Hood River Care Center. Dorothy was born May 24, 191…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — They are some of the rarest bobblehead dolls ever produced. They’re released erratically. They’re given away for free, not sold. And if you get a certificate to claim one, you have to redeem it at a Washington, DC, law office.

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Make plans for your Sherman County Fair Open Class Exhibits, Aug. 21-25. ~ seeds ~ yarn ~ fabric ~ thread ~ patterns ~ craft supplies ~ recipes ~ ~ calves ~ kids ~ lambs ~ chicks ~ piglets ~ plans - wood ~ leather ~ ~ pen ~ pencil ~ paint ~ camera ~ canning jars ~