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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.) • Former Portland Police Sergeant Arrested For Soliciting Prostitution A recently retired Portland...

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But that's a later problem. This week is for giving thanks. I am thankful for—you guessed it— trash Mandate Deez Nuts

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. 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...

If you're reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury's news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year.

The political climate and sullen vibe in these streets calls for some escapism and we're fortunate that in an artsy, music-loving town like Portland, there’s never a dull moment. This week, we’re touting an irreverent post-holiday country show on Friday and a post-holiday evening of drag, music, and comedy at the end of December. If you don't want to go anywhere—if you don't want to make plans—we've got you on that, too, with an excellent...

BEHOLD! It's the Portland Mercury’s HOLIDAY DRINK WEEK! That's correct: Get ready for an ENTIRE WEEK (Dec 2-Dec 8) of specially crafted, original holiday themed cocktails mixed by the best bartenders in town… and get this, they're only $8 each! We’ve teamed up with the finest bars and restaurants in Portland—and our cocktail-lovin’ pals at Jim Beam—to bring you this one-of-a-kind booze-tacular! At each location, you’ll find $8 specially crafted cocktails, and even better? They'll...

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. 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...

Linwood, whose family lives in East Portland, said parents were outraged by the lack of action from Sandy administrators following the game.