Let's celebrate, because... IT'S BACK! The biggest night of Portland comedy is returning to Revolution Hall on Thursday, ...

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The smoking of cigarettes serves as a strong indicator of a person’s susceptibility to manipulation, both psychological and societal. At its core, smoking is a behavior that persists despite ...

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This article was originally published in our sister publication, The Stranger.—eds] When Joe Biden was President, trans ...

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You’ve messed up. And I’m talking about mistakes that reach way beyond your little world—things that are being felt on levels you probably don’t even understand. Trust me, there are forces out ...

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On the Monday before the start of the ongoing Providence strike, Natalie Barron, a nursing instructor at Portland Community ...

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