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Apr 06 2026WEATHER

Sunny Springs: Portland’s Warm Week Ahead

Portland is getting ready for a bright and warm spring spell. A record‑setting Easter heat wave left the city at about 79 degrees, topping the old July‑4 record from 1977. Neighboring towns also pushed past their own temperature marks. The National Weather Service says the heat will keep rolling

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Apr 05 2026LIFESTYLE

Why Portland’s dining scene forgets the locals

Portland keeps chasing the next trendy food idea, but most new spots skip the basics. They push small dishes at high prices, packed with ingredients no one actually picks up at the grocery store. The tables fill up on weekends with tourists taking photos, while weeknights sit empty because the crowd

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Mar 29 2026EDUCATION

Faculty Strike at PCC: Why Back Pay Isn’t the Answer

Portland Community College faculty have been on strike for three weeks, demanding that the school pay them for the days they miss. The union’s leader says this would let teachers return to work sooner, but it ignores the real costs of a strike. \\ Strikes usually hurt both sides: employers lose pro

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Mar 25 2026WEATHER

Portland’s Weather Mix: From Dry Beginnings to Light Snow in the Cascades

Portland starts Wednesday with a brief spell of clear skies, giving residents a momentary break from rain. But that calm is short‑lived. Satellite data shows an approaching front coming in from the eastern Pacific, set to bring a band of showers across the metro area. The National Weather Service wa

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Mar 23 2026HEALTH

Firefighters’ Sleep Trouble: Early Findings from Portugal’s New Study

Portugal’s firefighters, who often work odd hours and stay awake for long stretches, are showing worrying signs of sleep problems. A national research project collected data from more than 1, 800 active firemen and women to see how common sleepiness and breathing pauses during sleep are in this grou

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Community Spirit: A Portland Hub for Irish Culture

Portland’s largest St. Patrick’s Day open house drew about 750 people, turning the historic Irish Heritage Center into a lively gathering place for music, dance, and art. The event highlighted the center’s core goal: keeping its building alive while sharing Irish traditions with everyone. The city

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

New Plan: Turning Streaming Fees into Live‑Music Funds

Portland is set to shake up its long‑standing arts tax. Council President Jamie Dunphy says the current $35 yearly levy on adults earning over $1, 000 is outdated and poorly managed. He plans to reallocate some of the unused $9 million that sits in reserve, aiming to give about $1. 5 million a year

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Portugal's Stormy Path to Financial Stability

Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying to keep its budget balanced and reduce debt, but recent storms have made things harder. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, said that helping people and businesses affected by the storms is a priority. This means that the government migh

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Feb 17 2026FINANCE

Portugal's Stormy Financial Path

Portugal is in a tough spot. The country is trying hard to keep its budget in check and reduce debt. But, storms have caused a lot of damage. This makes things more complicated. The finance minister, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, spoke about this. He said that helping people and businesses affected by

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Feb 15 2026FINANCE

How Portfolio Managers Use Charts to Make Quick Rules

Portfolio managers often look at charts instead of numbers. They create simple rules, called heuristics, to decide when to buy or sell. The way they read these visuals shapes the rules they trust. When a manager sees a clear trend on a line graph, they might say, “If the price keeps going up,

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