The ‘Walk of Solidarity’ from the Portland high school was an expression of support for four black ninth-graders who were accosted last week by an older white teenager who made racist comments to them, authorities say.
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Thousands protest Trump policies at 2 rallies in Portland
About 2,000 crowd the baggage claim area at Portland International Jetport, and 1,200 demonstrate outside City Hall.
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Bill Nemitz: Planned Parenthood now needs protecting
The energy shown in women’s marches should be focused on saving the provider of women’s health care.
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Family’s American dreams turn to nightmare as Trump order traps daughter in Iraq
Labed Alalhanfy, 49, worked as an interpreter for the U.S. Army and is living in Portland after finally gaining entry for his wife and two younger daughters earlier this week.
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Portland High’s mascot makes the crowds cheer, though he can’t hear them
Kamron King, a deaf freshman, enjoys being the Bulldogs mascot so much that he even studied for it.
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Another Public Market House food vendor closing
Granny’s Burritos, a downtown Portland mainstay since 1995, will close Sunday or Monday.
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Police consider charging Portland man who crashed into Downeaster train with 2 kids in car
Police say Derso Mekonen was trying to outrace the train when he drove around a line of waiting cars and maneuvered past the safety barrier.
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Portland to host Navy Week in August
The Navy’s outreach program will feature divers, explosive ordnance disposal teams, performances by Navy Band Northeast and naval simulators.
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Homeless count identifies at least 10 people living outdoors in Portland
More than 30 volunteers split up into teams and found several encampments Tuesday night.
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Portland to conduct annual homeless count Tuesday night
Teams of volunteers will go out into the community to try to find homeless persons who are not sheltered.