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Stories about rural Oregon

Statistics aren’t the only way to learn about rural communities in Oregon. In this section of the Rural Communities Explorer, you can read stories that people across the state have written, gathered, and shared about life in rural communities.

Announcing, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the 2009 "Life in Rural Oregon Communities" Story Competition:

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Vernonia: Rising over adversity
By Nancy Burch & Noni Andersen

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The Old Swede's Boarding House
By Chuck Bolsinger

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Life on a Lookout
By Lorene Allen

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Garibaldi, OR
By Ruth Porter

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 Downtown Lakeview
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Read about Lakeview, Oregon.

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Please note: The content of these stories do not necessarily reflect the views of Oregon State University. Oregon State University should not be seen as endorsing the content, products or services offered, or views expressed in any story.