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Soccer · PortlandMerritt Paulson has decided to sell the Portland Thorns Football Club. Paulson says he feels the Thorns need a fresh voice to lead the team into the future. The Thorns front office became one of the prime examples of systemic abuse around the league.See the Story
Merritt Paulson to sell Portland Thorns, maintain ownership of Portland Timbers
67% Center coverage: 9 sources
US & Canada · Harney CountyHarney County Circuit Judge Robert S. Raschio granted a temporary restraining order against all provisions of Oregon's gun control Measure 114. Measure calls for a permit to buy a gun; ban on the sale, transfer and manufacture of magazines holding more than 10 rounds and requires a background check to be completed.See the Story
Oregon Measure 114 temporarily blocked by Harney County judge in separate challenge
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
US & Canada · SeattleUnlocked
by Dan Savage
I recently split from a committed, monogamous, extremely long-term relationship. I'm now exploring the dating scene as someone who has never dated online prior to this year. I’m a woman with kids, and I'm not looking for another parent. I want to keep things casual. I haven't had any boyfriends yet, just a couple of regular dicks. I keep getting pissed at my regular dicks for making me feel like I'm not the most important …See the Story
Savage Love: Unlocked
100% Left coverage: 2 sources
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US & Canada · PortlandThe latest on COVID, RSV, mpox, and the flu
by Isabella Garcia
Overlapping respiratory viruses are currently straining the Portland region’s hospital capacity, triggering recommendations to wear masks indoors and reconsider any social plans. “This is not a crisis of disease, this is a crisis of resources,” said Wendy Hasson with Randall Children’s Hospital. “Meaning, we simply don’t have enough nurses, respiratory therapists, and support staff …See the Story
An Update on Viruses Currently Plaguing Portland
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
US & Canada · Portlandby Mercury Promotions
Hurrah! HUMP! IS BACK IN 2023 WITH AN ALL NEW LINEUP OF FILMS! HUMP! is a lovingly curated festival of short erotic films made by real people for real people. The filmmakers and stars show us hot and sexy, creative and kinky, ultimate turn-ons and craziest fantasies. Our program is a cornucopia of body types, shapes, ages, colors, sexualities, genders, kinks, and fetishes—all united by a shared spirit of sex-positivity. HUM…See the Story
Get Your Discounted "Early Bird" Tickets for the HUMP! 2023 Film Fest (Makes a Great Gift... Just Sayin'!)
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Workers at Homeless Nonprofit New Avenues for Youth Announce Union Drive
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
US & Canada · Portlandby Wm. Steven Humphrey
Who's ready to see some shows? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst... if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin'!) And oh boy, do we have some great shows coming at ya this w…See the Story
FREE TICKETS TUESDAY: Enter to Win Tix to See Digable Planets and Rome Streetz!
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Good Morning, News: Wheeler Sued Over Missing Texts, Swifties Sue Ticketmaster, and REAL ID Deadline Extended
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
US & Canada · Portlandby 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 AFTERNOON, PORTLAND! Heyyyyyyy... you're doing holiday shopping right now, right? And you've got a sexy friend, but can't decide what to get them…See the Story
Good Afternoon, News: Oregon AG Asks for Measure 114 Delay, Ryan Staffer Resigns Over Homeless Criminalization, and Supreme Court Smiles Upon Homophobe
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Kate Brown · OregonGovernor Kate Brown on Monday announced sweeping pardons for prior Oregon offenses of simple possession of marijuana. The pardon applies to Oregon convictions for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana, in cases before 2016 in which the person was 21 years of age or older, where this was the only charge, and where there were no victims.See the Story
Oregon governor pardons 45,000 people for marijuana convictions
54% Center coverage: 39 sources
US & Canada · MassachusettsA 53-year-old Massachusetts school bus driver was arrested and charged with operating under the influence. A 911 caller reported an erratic bus driving down Route 3 in Pembroke. State Police stopped the bus in the parking lot of Friendly's Restaurant off Route 139. Nearly 30 students were on board.See the Story
School bus driver faces DUI, open container charges
60% Left coverage: 5 sources
