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Titans of beer industry betting on drinks containing cannabis

by DAMIAN J. TROISE Associated Press January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

Big brewers increase their investments in marijuana producers as part of a push to revive lagging sales, but the strategy comes with risks.

by Marisa Kendall The Mercury News January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

The inseparable pair are living there for $1,500 a month, a good deal in the Bay Area’s super-tight housing market.

The gourmet shop got Portlanders hooked on handmade Coffee Oreo and other fun flavors created by owner Salli Wason.

Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with Peranakan cuisine – it looks delicious.

The little cafe will have a big new name: Giant.

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

Oliver wrote brief, direct pieces that sang of her worship of the outdoors and disdain for greed, despoilment and other human crimes.

The standard deduction has roughly doubled, and those with dependent children and those who itemize deductions will see differences.

by Dana Wilde January 17, 2019January 24, 2019

Mike Bove’s post-Beat poems from Portland

by CANDICE CHOI Associated Press January 16, 2019January 17, 2019

The panel of nutrition, environmental and agricultural experts who wrote the report say a “Great Food Transformation” is needed by 2050.

Wyeth and her husband spent much of their time on the Maine coast and donated substantially to arts and other causes in the state and elsewhere.