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Some of the homeless expose what is actually going on in the commune. Eventually Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh is arrested and expelled from the United States.

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Apollo is a bold journey into Epic Theater. Portland Center Stage premieres "Liberation" the third part of Keystone and Critical Mass Performance Group's new play.

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As substance abuse in the United States soars, many are unaware of the systemic destruction that is perpetuated by illicit drug sales.

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As part of a celebration for Oregon's 150th Anniversary, the state is offering free day use and one-night camping in all State Parks on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

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With high rates of poverty in both urban and rural areas, Oregon will have to utilize several types of economic development to help its various communities.

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Newspaper circulation continues to fall as readers turn to the Internet for the news and information that was once provided by the daily print editions..

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Governor Tom McCall of Oregon was ahead of his times when it came to the environment. He proposed innovative regulations to safeguard the environment.

Rajneesh feels threatened and arms himself and his colony. His coffers are low so he recruits homeless people to do his bidding.

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This self-proclaimed prophet came to the U.S. from India and formed a colony he called Rajneeshpuram in the central Oregon desert near the town of Antelope.

Rajneesh acquires more land and builds more buildings to accommodate more people. He uses the state's own laws against it.

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The lawyer for a man alleged to have run over two students, claims his client suffered from caffeine-induced psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible.