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Parks chief resigns
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Parks chief resigns

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Phil Lewis, executive director of Northern Wasco County Parks & Recreation District, has resigned, effective Sept. 23, to accept a new role as community services director for Oregon City.

First dog park in The Dalles unleashed
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First dog park in The Dalles unleashed

  • MARK GIBSON, The Dalles Chronicle
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Many attempts have been made to create off-leash dog areas in The Dalles, but Kevin Arbo, executive director of The Dalles Community Dog Park Association, has faith the time has come for pet owners in the region.

Eighteen-year-old arrested for slide fire
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Eighteen-year-old arrested for slide fire

  • Neita Cecil
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The Dalles Police Department arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday afternoon in connection with the fire that destroyed a spiral slide just over a week ago at Tree Top Play Park. Aaron Ray Haberman, of 210 W. 10th St., was arrested at his home without incident and is accused of second-degree arson, first-degree criminal mischief and reckless burning, said The Dalles Police Capt. Steve Baska.

Slide burned at Tree Top
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Slide burned at Tree Top

  • Neita Cecil
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Late Monday morning, parks employees removed a plastic slide that was destroyed by fire early Sunday at Tree Top Play Park.

Letters to the editor

Letter to the editor: Support for parks

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To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the community of The Dalles for extending their support during my recent tenure as the interim Executive Director for the Northern Wasco County Park and Recreation District.