Category Archives: Economy

Cary’s Produce Patch – Going out of business

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Jen

Last night I received an email from Cary’s Produce Patch. While it’s no surprise that it’s the end of the season for fresh produce (frost on the ground this morning!) I was bummed to learn they won’t be back next … Continue reading →

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Riley’s Market is closing

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Jon

Riley’s Market is the lone grocery store/deli over in NorthWest Crossing, and will be closing after this Saturday (the end of July). It’s in today’s Bulletin. Kacy Logeais, who opened the store in September 2007 with her husband, Shain, said … Continue reading →

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2nd Street Theater is closing

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Jon

More sucky local economy news: The Source breaks the news today that the 2nd Street Theater is closing. I just got word that, after nine years as a main player in Central Oregon’s theatrical world, 2nd Street Theater will be … Continue reading →

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Living Local coupon book

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Jon

There’s been something of a "local economy" movement floating around lately ("make local habit" is the prominent phrase I keep seeing) and now there’s a local coupon book that is embracing that philosophy. It’s called Living Local: A Community Coupon … Continue reading →

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Working Wonders is closing, Oct. 4

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Jon

As many have probably heard, Working Wonders Children’s Museum in the Old Mill District is closing, effective October 4th (Saturday, October 3rd will be their last day). They weren’t able to meet their fundraising goals (some $200,000, I heard on … Continue reading →

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