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If you walk past Renee Metivier around town, you might not look twice. She’s a petite woman with blonde hair, usually in pigtails. The look doesn’t necessarily scream “badass,” but if you talk to her for a couple minutes you’ll quickly learn that Metivier is a lady boss who is apologetically up front about her […]
When you hear the word, tenant, typically you think of someone who is renting a house. Most people assume that a tenant is someone who has signed some sort of rental agreement, so if they damage the house they will be held accountable. Joe Smith and his mom, Jane Smith, learned the hard way that […]
COMMUTE AROUND TOWN Here are some tips for surviving the streets—and those roundabouts Maybe you’ve seen them now that the weather is getting nicer. They might have a bag slung over their shoulder, they’re probably wearing a shiny helmet, riding in the rightmost lane on the road, not quite as fast as the cars but […]
The non-negotiable stuff: a helmet and a bike. A hard tail is a mountain bike that only has suspension in the front, which will be cheaper and fine for beginners. If you have the cash, a full suspension mountain bike will be more deluxe, but isn’t necessary. If you’re interesting in road biking, frame weight […]
When you live in a town where the economy benefits from other people visiting, it’s easy to feel overlooked as a local. Downtown can be packed with weekend visitors, and 20 minutes of looking for parking just so you can grab a pint at your favorite watering hole can make any Bendite feel like staying […]
Let’s just be up front: If you haven’t been to The Brown Owl, you’re missing out. The food is tasty, the drinks are satisfying, the staff is awesome, and the atmosphere will keep you there for hours—which is exactly what owner Lisandro Ramon wants. You might be wondering why we’ve named this spot best food […]
Art can be something you hang on your wall—but for those who can’t afford that large painting or print to display, there are thankfully other alternatives. It’s nice when that artful thing you’re seeking is affordable, and even better, when it’s also locally made. Here in Central Oregon, practical, useful art, made by local people, […]
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