At an age when most people are content to take it easy, Rosemary Nichols is rewriting the playbook on aging. At 86, she’s not only lifting weights – she’s breaking barriers on the world stage. This past July, Nichols competed in the 2025 USPA Power Nationals in Pittsburgh. Taking the platform in the 85+ age division, she claimed world records in all three lifts – squat, bench press, and deadlift – in the International Powerlifting League. Her final deadlift of 92.5 kilograms

By Devin Kelly, for The Mountain Times Every Friday afternoon in downtown Sandy, something vibrant takes root. Tents pop up. Berries glisten in baskets. A guitar hums. Neighbors gather. At the Mount Hood Farmers Market, fresh food, local talent, and community spirit come together in a weekly celebration that’s as fun as it is nourishing. Held May through October, Fridays from 2-7 p.m. at 38600 Proctor Blvd in Sandy ; the market delivers more than goods. It delivers connectio

By MT StaffThe Mountain Times It is with sadness that we said goodbye to Adolph Stocker on 7/11/25 at the age of 96.  He passed away peacefully in hospice at the Mt. Hood Medical Center. Adolph was born in Bauma, Switzerland, a small town near Zurich, in a family of 12.  He began his livelihood as a house painter, but also went to art school in painting, which became one of his life-long hobbies.  His artwork adorns the walls of the Hoodland Senior Center as well of those of

By Blake Miller For The Mountain Times Parasites aren’t just a nuisance. They can seriously affect the health and comfort of your animals. In Oregon’s mild, wet climate, we see year-round parasite activity in both pets and livestock. Dogs, cats, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, and cattle are all at risk. A proactive, species-specific approach is essential for keeping your animals healthy and comfortable. Understanding the Risks External parasites like fleas, lice, mites, and ti

By Gary Randall For The Mountain Times At 11,249 feet atop Oregon’s highest peak, the Mount Hood “Summit House” fire lookout was built. In the summer of 1915, legendary mountaineer and U.S. Forest Service ranger Elijah “Lige” Coalman, with little help, hauled nearly ten tons of lumber up steep, snow-bound slopes - first by mule to Crater Rock, then by hand the rest of the way - to build a rugged cabin with a cupola perched above the clouds.  Life at the summit was usually far