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The Cat Whisperer: Hilda Taylor

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A visit to Merrill Auditorium for a Christmas show brings back a flood of memories. By Shonna Milliken Humphrey Illustration...
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50 Reasons We Love Portland: Reason No. 28: The city finally elected a mayor

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King of Credit: Michael Dubyak

Financial Activities By Sara Anne Donnelly Photographed by Nathan Eldridge Financial Activities employ 30,789 people, including accountants, bill collectors and...
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The Ledge

How the true story of three lives lost at sea in December 1956 became Maine's most famous short story.
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After nearly forty years in business, Cuddledown continues to find new customers and make new products. By Cindy Michaels Americans...
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50 Reasons We Love Portland: Reasons No. 29 – 50

No. 29: The food scene went underground   There’s a skit on the comedy show Portlandia (it satires the one in Oregon, but,...
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50 Reasons We Love Portland: Reason No. 19 – 27

No. 19: Standard Baking Co. makes pastries like these. And now you can make them, too!   By Alison Pray and...
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