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Parade · PortlandUnder the pomp and ceremony of a costume parade on a beautiful spring day lay a deep reservoir of disquiet for what the future might hold.
by Justin Yau
On Saturday, a parade of Portlanders marched from Sunnyside Environmental School through quiet inner Eastside residential blocks, celebrating Earth Day with the pageantry of handmade costumes and musical accompaniment from Portland’s own Unpresidented Brass Band. Led by a decommissioned fire eng…See the Story
Earth Day Parade Photos: Portlanders March in Upcycled Costumes With Making Earth Cool
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Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to See This Wednesday's "TWO EVILS" Comedy Show!
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New York State · New YorkTime to dig into this week's pile of hot, garbage-y gossip!
by Elinor Jones
Welcome back to the Trash Report! I am mother Trash Panda, Elinor Jones, coming to you live from this metaphorical dumpster we know literally as "the news." Wow, what a week! I've got a lot to say. If you're reading this at work, don't forget to occasionally wiggle your mouse so your little icon appears active. (I'd love for you to quit your job, but I don't want you to …See the Story
THE TRASH REPORT: Presidents, Poets, Josh Hartnett, and YOU!
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Palestine · Palestineby 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 coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! Get ready for a gorgeous start to your week with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 70s for both Monday and Tuesday. But d…See the Story
Good Morning, News: Dueling Homeless Plans, Commish Blames Fentanyl (and Victims) in Traffic Deaths, and STAY AWAKE, SLEEPY DON!
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Portland, Oregon · Portlandby Anonymous
I had just sang the Beatles, and walked off the karaoke stage. You were dancing in the crowd, I kept noticing you. Your hair is gold blonde, and you had on a classy long coat. When I walked over to talk with you, you said you’re a 60’s person, I was thinking that’s pretty cool, because I like the 60’s too. We did the can can and later on you told me you’re 33, and I was shocked because I thought you were 24. I said, “How do you look…See the Story
To the woman who bathes in baby's blood
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Nike · Portlandby 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 know," then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.) • Portland Will Pay Nearly $1.6 Million for Independent Monitor to Oversee City…See the Story
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Cops Get Million Dollar Babysitter, "Vision Zero" Not at Zero, and Nike's "Air Scandals"!
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Ted Wheeler · PortlandMayoral candidates Gonzalez and Rubio have unveiled starkly different ordinances for regulating camping in Portland, as the city tries to fix legal issues with its prior rules.
by Courtney Vaughn
Two weeks after Mayor Ted Wheeler’s office unveiled a heavily revised ordinance to address restrictions on homeless camping in Portland, other commissioners are floating their own versions. Despite the various plans on the table, homelessness experts sa…See the Story
Commissioners Introduce Dueling Homeless Ordinances; Experts Say None Get to the Root of the Problem
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Fentanyl · PortlandTransportation advocates say putting the blame on victims is a distraction from the real causes of traffic deaths.
by Taylor Griggs
On October 21, 2023, James Brian Fenimore was walking on the sidewalk on SE 82nd Avenue near Burnside Street, heading to run an errand, when a drunk driver veered off the street and struck him with a minivan. Fenimore died as a result of the crash. According to Montavilla News, Fenimore, 66, was an artist who previ…See the Story
With Scant Evidence, City Commissioners Point to Fentanyl as Potential Contributor to Rise in Deadly Crashes
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