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If big city life gets you down, it's easy to find an escape from the hubbub. One such place you can do so is Woodburn, ...

Portland's sewer system combines sewage and runoff into the same pipes. Sometimes heavy rains cause those pipes to overflow. But a sewer overhaul 14 years ago has drastically reduced this pollution.

If you’re an urban planning nerd, a lover of great cities, and/or you’re looking for reasons to be optimistic about the future of Portland, consider attending a special event Sunday that will give you ...

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Portland is facing potentially multimillion-dollar increases in costs for staff salaries, debt obligations ...