Portland’s commission form of government. The year was punctuated by a scramble to implement a city charter overhaul and to ...

When you recognize someone in a public space but feel too intimidated to approach, remember that kindness can go a long way in breaking the ice. Start by making your presence known without invading ...

I’m a male in my late 60’s with what I think is an unusual problem. My wife of almost 40 years and I have a good sex life and ...

This story has been updated to include information about ballot box arson, and to correct the name of a political action ...

This time of year, we're inundated by MONEY REQUESTS from people we like, groups we consider noble, asshats who don't remember they bullied us in grade school, and organizations where we're like ...

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The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund's (PCEF) budget is bigger than expected. This year was about figuring out ...

Over here at the Mercury, we try to be as analytics-neutral as possible—that is, we try not to base our entire self-worth and ...

Over here at the Mercury, we try to be as analytics-neutral as possible—that is, we try not to base our entire self-worth and ...

Close out 2024 with three NYE live music picks from Hear in Portland • Kye Alive and Nonbinary Girlfriend co-host 2025 Alive! • Plus, Black Belt Eagle Scout's January show feels like a perfect kickoff ...