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Good morning Portland! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Flying out of PDX soon? Here’s what to know before you go.
  • Will Cleveland High be saved from demolition after new petition push?
  • Why this new East Portland shelter is dividing one neighborhood

Also on today's calendar: Portland Spirit Happy Hour Sightseeing and 9 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Nate P.!

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Portland? Post it to Portland photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 51 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rain, heavy at times, temps: high: 56, low: 47.
  • Friday: Rather cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 51 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Portland airport expects over 952,000 travelers to pass through during holiday season (kgw.com) — Holiday travel through Portland International Airport is expected to top 952,000 passengers between Dec. 19 and Jan. 5, with Dec. 19 and 28 projected as the busiest days. Travelers are urged to arrive two hours early, bring a Real ID or passport, and plan for terminal construction detours, while also enjoying pop-up holiday markets, music, and therapy animals at PDX.
   

2. Preservationists form petition to renovate nearly century-old Portland high school (koin.com) — Portland Public Schools is moving ahead with plans to demolish and rebuild Cleveland High School, but a group of preservationists is rallying support to renovate the nearly century-old building instead. A new Change.org petition urges the school board to reopen the design process, arguing the approved modern design doesn’t fit the neighborhood and that the historic structure could be updated inside while keeping its character.
   

3. East Portland neighbors grapple with city's plan to open new homeless shelter at church (kgw.com) — Neighbors in East Portland are reacting to Mayor Keith Wilson’s plan to turn the Eastside Imago Dei church near SE Powell and 148th into the city’s next overnight emergency shelter. Some nearby residents fear more crime and say they were left out of the process, while others and unhoused neighbors welcome more beds. City officials promise more details soon, including meetings with local schools.
   

4. Legacy Good Samaritan marks 150 years as Portland's pioneering maternity hospital (kptv.com) — Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital is celebrating 150 years as a key medical hub in central Portland, including pioneering Oregon’s first dedicated maternity hospital back in 1922. Longtime staff and former patients share multigenerational ties, while retired obstetrician Dr. Alfred Ono still volunteers, underscoring the hospital’s deep roots in the neighborhood. The story highlights how its early birthing rooms reshaped family-centered childbirth in the city.
   

5. Portland named 2nd best city for foodies in the country (kptv.com) — Portland just ranked second-best city in the country for foodies, according to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 180 U.S. cities. The ranking highlights Portland’s strong mix of affordability, food festivals, and unique dining experiences, beating out much larger metros like Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City.
   

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  • The Kelly Johnson Foundation and Starting Line Youth Sports Alliance 501(c)3 Pay It Forward Initiative —Kelly Johnson Read on Patch
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    I’m sharing this so other parents are aware and can double-check their own situations if something similar ever happens. This morning, my son… (Nextdoor Hector Campbell)
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    Again, a rainy grey day loosens its grip, folding itself into evening. Clouds, heavy with silence, part just enough to let the sun trace gold along… (Nextdoor Hawthorne Ridge)
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  • Precision Castparts Corporation posted a job opening for Titanium Line Operator / LMA in Portland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portland here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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