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Hey there, Lake Oswego! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Lake Oswego senior community just won a national tech award
  • Where is Lake Oswego's former city manager heading next in Oregon?

Also on today's calendar: Lake Oswego Open Studios Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meet the Tech Award winners driving innovation in collaboration, AI, EHR integration and safety (mcknights.com) — Residents may be interested to know that Mary's Woods, the senior living community in Lake Oswego, earned a top national tech award for overhauling its electronic health records system. Partnering with Parasol Alliance and PointClickCare, the community reports smoother documentation, less paperwork for caregivers, and better tracking of residents' daily care, alongside other innovative senior-care technologies honored nationwide.
   

• Medford City Council Taps Martha Bennett as Medford's Next City Manager (Ms. Bennett Is a Former Ashland City Administrator) (theashlandchronicle.com) — Lake Oswego readers may recognize former city manager Martha Bennett, who has been hired as Medford's next city manager after leading Lake Oswego from 2019 to early 2026. The article highlights her Oregon-wide experience, including Metro and Ashland, and notes praise from the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce as she prepares to start in Medford on November 30.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update:
    Napolean was seen on Collin's Road this evening !!! Thursday September 17th Neighbor's in the Douglas Way and Collin's Road area PLEASE keep an… (Nextdoor Palisades)
  • Napolean was seen last night September 17th in the backyard on Collin's Way!
    He is very scared and kiddish!! Please keep an eye out for him and get in touch with me PLEASE! (Nextdoor Palisades)
  • ServiceMaster posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Lake Oswego. Apply here.
  • Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager – Sales in Lake Oswego. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Oswego here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Linn

  • West Linn motorcyclist dies in Thursday afternoon crash in Beaverton (westlinntidings.com)
  • Ole Miss staff skeptical of Sam Leavitt 'doubtful' injury before LSU showdown (thebiglead.com)
  • Tannler Drive developer appeals commission decision, submits complaint to state housing production office (youroregonnews.com)

Milwaukie

  • Police And Prosecutors Use New System To Connect In Clackamas County (kxl.com)
  • Oregon church by Pietro Belluschi faces controversial interior renovation by Harrison Design, Trump's triumphal arch architects (archpaper.com)
  • Wild Waves, beloved WA amusement park, savors one last summer (seattletimes.com)

Ok Lake Oswego! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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