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Local farmers markets are growing

  • By Hannah Ladwig, Gorge Grown Food Network

Farmers markets are a vital part of our community. Every week, thousands of shoppers of all socioeconomic backgrounds in the Gorge head to a f…

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Letter to the editor: M97 brings fairness

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To the editor: Driving by The Dalles Chamber of Commerce, I notice a big “NO ON 97” sign. Measure 97 would force corporations to pay 2.5 percent of gross sales over $25 million. From the 1940’s to the 80’s the corporate tax rate was 70-90 percent. Since the 80’s it’s been around 30 percent. We had a middle class during those higher tax rate days and since the 80’s our middle class has been steadily shrinking.

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Gorge farmers markets aim for $1 million in sales

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Gorge farmers’ markets begin opening for the 2013 season this month with the Gorge Grown Farmers’ Market (Thursdays in Hood River), the Hood River Saturday Market and the Goldendale Farmers’ Market (Saturdays).