water power

Worth a visit any time, even in winter

Written February 21st, 2019 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 12 responses.

There’s no bad day to visit Thompson’s Mills, the state park east of Shedd. And if you’re new to the mid-valley, you owe yourself a trip there. As the only remaining water-powered mill in the state, the place shows off the ingenuity of the Oregon pioneers of 160 years ago.

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Tags: Calapooia River, Oregon history, Oregon State Parks, Shedd, Thompson's Mills, water power

Hope for saving Albany Hydro

Written November 8th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 8 responses.

Albany officials think there’s a way to keep operating the city’s electric generator while cutting back on regulatory expenses. Let’s hope they are right and Albany’s historic role in hydropower production can be continued and preserved.

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Tags: Albany history, Albany hydro, Vine Street powerhouse, water power

HASSO HERING

Worth a visit any time, even in winter

Hope for saving Albany Hydro