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The moon sets behind Mount Hood at sunrise Thursday, July 2, viewed from the Mill Creek Valley south of The Dalles.

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Oregon is baking under the same heat with highs in the mid to upper 90s forecast in Portland, Salem and Eugene. Forecasters expect highs in eastern Oregon over 100. Some thunderstorms are possible Sunday.

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A HOUSE CAT NAPS hopefully next to an unused birdfeeder during a break in the fall weather. Clear weather on Wednesday is predicted to give way to clouds by Friday, with rain and snow showers possible over the weekend.

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We have reached the last step of bidding major two-suiters opposite a one-no-trump opening: a strong hand with at least two five-card suits. You may have your own method, but mine is to respond three spades — as in today’s deal.