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Stealing from the poor

Portland Mercury 1/29 5:26P Anonymous

by Anonymous When you steal that 80s/90s car it is often from somebody on a fixed income or with few funds to afford a replacement. Glad you got your 25$ in parts and some...

My Feet

Portland Mercury 1/29 9:24A Anonymous

by Anonymous I grew up taking all outdoor footwear off before going into the house. I never wore socks but that would be considered okay. House slippers as well, however once...

UPDATE: Five Warming Shelters Open in Portland Area Due to Life-Threatening Cold Weather

Portland Mercury 1/29 7:24A Isabella Garcia

All shelters will open at 8 pm Sunday, January 29. by Isabella Garcia Five warming shelters will open in the Portland area Sunday night, expanding capacity to 400 beds amid...

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Charter Reform on the Move, More Thorns Drama, and Dognappers are Foiled!...

Portland Mercury 1/29 4:00A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to...

Good Afternoon, News: Memphis Police Release Brutal Video of Cops Murdering Tyre Nichols, While...

Portland Mercury 1/27 1:02P Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts...

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Artist Spotlight: Jenny Ibsen

Portland Public Library Digital Commons 1/25 3:54A Coco McCracken

Jenny Ibsen is a printmaker, a Bowdoin College graduate, a restaurant worker. She was born in China, adopted by an American Scandinavian family in Connecticut, and now lives...

Food is Bridge to Racial Equity

Portland Public Library Digital Commons 1/25 3:54A Bonnie Rukin

Portland Public Schools Food Service department is partnering with local organizations, including Cultivating Community and University of Southern Maine, to learn how to...

Internships Offer Steps to Employment

Portland Public Library Digital Commons 1/25 3:54A Danielle Roslevich

A look at how a partnership between In Her Presence, an immigrant-led nonprofit, and Allagash Beer Company resulted in an internship program at the brewery. Ken Gatore and...

World Refugee Day is June 20

Portland Public Library Digital Commons 1/25 2:39A Ulya Aligulova

An overview of refugee resettlement programs in Maine. The article gives statistics for the past few years and looks at how the pandemic and the influx of Afghan evacuees has...

Graca Muzela is 2022 WCCC Student of the Year Nominee

Portland Public Library Digital Commons 1/25 2:39A Josephen Tifiano

Profile of Graca Muzela. The freshman at Washington County Community College grew up in Angola, moved to Maine in 2019, knowing no English. He started attending a community...

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Open House This Weekend on NEW Construction in Lake Oswego with Deeded Rights to 4 Lake Easements

Love Lake Oswego 1/28 11:00P lovelakeoswego

Low inventory is one of the factors slowing down the Lake Oswego housing market so I wanted to share one of my new listings at 17173 Cedar Road in the Blue Heron neighborhood. Built by award-winning...

Celebrate Black History Month with All Classical Portland

All Classical Portland 1/26 12:02P Rebecca Richardson

All Classical Portland is proud to share a diverse offering of music we love all year round. During Black History Month in February, we are shining a special spotlight on the...

MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($2,250+): Serious Cupcakes, Free Sundays @ Discovery...

PDX Pipeline 1/25 7:15A Wendy

The weekend is back, Portland! This is your final weekend to see American Fast w/ Artists Repertory Theatre. Rose City Rollers Guns n Rollers battle the Heartless Heathers . And Valentine s Day is...

Portland in the News: Cape Kiwanda Sink Hole; Goonies House Never Dies; City’s Top Comics & More! |...

PDX Pipeline 1/24 5:30A Wendy

A giant 20-foot-wide sinkhole recently appeared at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area . The new owner of The Goonies house in Astoria wants to share it with the world, as long as Goonies are respectful ....

2023 Lunar New Year Free Dragon Dance Parade & Celebration | Lion Dancers, Performers & More!

PDX Pipeline 1/24 4:55A Wendy

The 2023 Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade & Celebration returns to Downtown Portland on Saturday, January 28! Related Portland Events & Info Win Massage Session ( $400 ): Tantra Studio Offering You...

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16 Delectable Dumpling Destinations in Portland and Beyond

Eater Portland 1/27 9:43A Thom Hilton

Dough Zone Dumpling House. | Morgen Schuler/Eater Chinese, Georgian, Japanese, and more It’s hard to argue the comforting power of the humble dumpling. Nearly every culture has some version of a...

This New Tigard Restaurant Specializes in Donburi

Eater Portland 1/27 8:12A Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Bowls at Donburi Factory. | Donburi Factory Doburi Factory serves various iterations of the iconic Japanese dish, topped with everything from unagi to thinly shaved beef For the better part of a...

Celebrated Japanese Restaurant Shizuku by Chef Naoko Has Reopened for Takeout

Eater Portland 1/27 6:56A Janey Wong

The dining room of Shizuku. | Dina Avila/Eater Portland Plus, Bend Brewfest 2023 is canceled, and more news to know Naoko Tamura’s kappo-style restaurant Shizuku by Chef Naoko — which usually features...

Where to Drink and Dine in Historic Montavilla

Eater Portland 1/26 9:20A Janey Wong

Hummus and falafel from Gyro Kingdom. | Nathan Williams/Eater Portland The best restaurants and bars east of Mount Tabor Montavilla, a sprawling neighborhood nestled in the eastern shadow of Mount...

You Can Spend $150 on a Cup of Coffee at Proud Mary, if That’s Something You’re Into

Eater Portland 1/26 5:00A Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Black Jaguar Geisha coffee from Hartmann Estate. | Proud Mary Coffee Roasters The coffee —  Black Jaguar Geisha from Hartmann Estate — won first place in the 2022 Best of Panama competition S-tier...

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3 Go-To Winter Outfits

Crystalin Marie 1/24 11:00P Crystalin

Because January always feels like it drags on, I thought I d share 3 go-to winter outfits to help motivate you to get dressed this month. All 3 are easily layerable (is that word?), you can pull from...

35 Ways to Style Converse High Top Sneakers

Crystalin Marie 1/23 11:00P Crystalin

I m excited to bring back these style roundup posts on topics that are directly related to what you all want to see! After asking for your input, it was clear that Converse high-top sneakers had to be...

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Debate: Does the NBA Need to Hold Refs More Accountable for Mistakes?

Blazer's Edge 1/29 2:44P Conor Bergin

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Fines, suspensions, postgame interviews? The NBA’s latest officiating gaffe once again brings up the question of how to hold refs accountable for mistakes. Portland...

Jusuf Nurkic, Josh Hart Questionable Against Atlanta Hawks

Blazer's Edge 1/29 1:23P Adrian Bernecich

Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports The pair’s status is still up in the air. The status of injured Portland Trail Blazers starters Jusuf Nurkic and Josh Hart is questionable for tomorrow’s bout with the...

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Anfernee Simons: Lack of Rebounding and Size the ‘Difference’ in Raptors Loss

Blazer's Edge 1/29 10:07A Conor Bergin

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images The starting shooting guard talked postgame about a tough night on the glass. Playing without starters Jusuf Nurkic and Josh Hart, the Portland Trail Blazers faced...

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Is a Faster Pace the Solution to the Blazers’ Offensive Problems?

Blazer's Edge 1/29 8:25A Marlow Ferguson Jr.

Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images Portland’s offense has struggled with slow starts, scoring droughts, and turnovers. Could simply playing faster be the remedy? Struggling to find any semblance of...

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Blazers ‘Should Dump’ Josh Hart at Trade Deadline

Blazer's Edge 1/29 6:34A Conor Bergin

Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley says Hart is Portland’s most sensible trade piece. Another day, another media outlet suggesting the Portland Trail Blazers trade Josh Hart...

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Luke Bryan Lists Secluded Florida Beachfront Home For $18M

Forbes Real Estate 1/30 1:30A Amy Rose Dobson, Senior Contribu

Country music star Luke Bryan is selling his $18M Gulf-front home after extensive renovations.

10 Tips First-Time Apartment Renters Can’t Afford to Overlook

realtor.com® Real Estate News 1/30 12:00A Alondra Segoviano

Getty Images Renting your first apartment is a huge milestone—an exciting time to celebrate, for sure. But as a first-time renter, finding the perfect rental for your circumstances can be an ordeal....

The Cities Where You’ll Save Money Renting in 2023—and the Ones Where Buying a Home Is Cheaper

realtor.com® Real Estate News 1/29 11:00P Evan Wyloge

Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (5) Homeownership has long embodied the American dream. But for many, it isn’t the most affordable option these days. Or the one that ultimately...

A Luxury Lodge Beckons Along The Unspoiled New Zealand Coastline

Forbes Real Estate 1/29 3:00A Lauren Beale, Contributor

Construction on the traditional Colonial-style complex began decades ago when the owners of the last 30 years developed the site and built three connected octagonal...

27 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts For The Home In 2023

Forbes Real Estate 1/28 2:53P Amanda Lauren, Contributor

Express your love with these fabulous gifts for the home.

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