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“In Faulkner's South, there was a decency to slow decay/humble mouths prayed noble prayers as people passed away.”

There is an evocative, erudite, aurally lush and neo-antique sound evolving out of Portland that is centered on the likes of M Ward, the Decemberists, Norfolk & Western, Laura Viers and the studio craftsmanship ... via The Oregonian

"The trumpet shall sound," sings the bass soloist in Handel's "Messiah," borrowing words from the Book of Revelation, "and the dead shall be raised." With all the music going on during the holidays, who doesn't ... via The Oregonian

“Lawmakers should do their jobs -- not make us do their work for them”

Bill Fedorko is feeling a bit cranky about Oregon's special election. The civil engineer sent in his mail ballot with what he calls protest "no" votes against both measures on the statewide ballot: one to scale ... via Statesman Journal

“I could literally write a 20-page argument for either side.”

A Yaw's Top Notch burger comes with shoestring fries and lunch-counter charm at Mark Lindsay's Rock & Roll Cafe in Northeast Portland. via The Oregonian

“Elias is completely in sync with our culinary philosophy”

Mark Doxtader's extremely seasonal Tastebud booth at the Portland and Hillsdale farmers markets is one of the highlights of any day. via The Oregonian

“Hypothetically, if they go back tomorrow, we still have to wait a whole year again.”

For Gregory Pavlick and Maryann Sugar, their 52nd birthdays came with bright hopes dashed by darkened Broadway theaters.

Both stood disappointed on West 52nd Street after traveling to New York to celebrate, only to discover that 'Jersey Boys' and 'Hairspray' _ both playing on the same block _ were canceled Saturday by the Broadway stagehands strike. And it was going to take more than blown-out candles with birthday wishes to resurrect the Tony Award-winning smash shows.

Sugar and three co-workers from the Ohio Department of Health arrived outside the Neil Simon Theatre for the 'Hairspray' matinee after an all-night bus trip from Youngstown, Ohio. They hoped to see cast members Lance Bass and George Wendt; instead, there were only pickets standing behind police barricades. Read more

Police have identified a suspect in the deadly shooting of a 31-year-old man in a car on Southeast Division Street early Wednesday morning. via KGW-TV Portland

It's a day of wine and song in the coastal resort town of Seaside, as the Seaside Downtown Development presents its 2007 Fall Wine Walk on Saturday, November 17. via Beach Connection

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is currently accepting public testimony on a proposed change that would allow music and entertainment venues to submit control plans which would allow minors on premises ... via CommissionerSam.com

“We sat at the table and watched as cyclists blew through the stop sign, I mean - they don't slow down!”

A "Ghost Bike" at North Interstate and Greeley honored a life lost. The ten speed, spray-painted white, was drenched in flowers, personal notes and photographs. via KGW-TV Portland

One day after a man was found shot to death in a car in southeast Portland, police say they have identified a suspect. via KATU-TV Portland

“Ray was this wonderful, sensitive, brilliant man, who was just experiencing a moment in his life where he really needed some help”

Matt Davis on Thu, Nov 8 at 10:27 AM The City of Portland has agreed to a record $500,000 settlement over an officer involved shooting, according to attorneys working for the dead man, Ray Gwerder's, family. via Blog Town, PDX

“There's more green building going on in Portland, Oregon, than anywhere, and there's not a mandate now”

The city of Portland may burnish its green reputation with a carbon tax on new housing that merely meets the building code, and payments to builders of houses that are extra efficient with energy. via The Oregonian

“They were yelling, 'Where's the weed? . . . Get out of bed! Get on the floor!' ”

A 42-year-old man could spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted today of busting into two Northeast Portland homes, awakening the residents at gunpoint and fondling a 14-year-old girl and her ... via Oregonlive.com

“We have the opportunity to re-create the best of European culture here”

Developer Brad Malsin stands on a seventh floor balcony of the newly restored Olympic Mills Commerce Center in the central east-side area. via Portland Tribune

A tight right-hand turn at a busy north Portland intersection has been closed following two recent collisions between bicyclists and vehicles. via KATU-TV Portland

Portland Police responding to a "shots fired" call early Wednesday morning found a man in his 30's shot to death inside a car on Southeast Division . via Portland Tribune

“Logically, the best place for this person to be is in prison.”

A rapist who once applied to be a Gresham police officer will be released from prison in January, despite angry opposition from people who thought he would be behind bars until at least 2016. via Oregonlive.com

“Defenders of the Reich'. Here's a few further samples of their lyrics: 'Land of the White”

From Putin to Prague and back again Local neo-Nazi muzak group Blood & Honour Australia has issued a statement on their website regarding the 2007 Ian Stuart Donaldson memorial gig, held on October 13, 2007 at ... via Slackbastard

A cyclist collided with a car making a right turn off southbound North Interstate Avenue this morning -- a scenario similar to the one that killed two Portland cyclists this fall. via Oregonlive.com