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Patch Opens in Portland!

Portland Patch brings free breaking news notifications right to your phone- not to mention the free services we provide for nonprofits.

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Patch is now covering Portland! For those readers who are unfamiliar with Patch, we specialize in reporting everything hyperlocal. We have nearly 1,000 neighborhood websites across country where we deliver free, breaking news straight to your inbox- and phone- in real time. Whether it’s inclement weather, traffic, school closings, or a lost pet, Patch has you covered.

What sets Patch apart isn't just our breaking news and great neighborhood stories, like this adorable police K9's birthday. We also strive to act as an interactive bulletin board for the communities we cover. If you are part of a great, local nonprofit or organization serving Portland, then you can post on Patch - for free.

Among Patch's free features for local groups, is our calendar where you can post upcoming events, and our LocalStream which will showcase your most engaging social media posts upon enrolling. Furthermore, you can sign up to be a Star Patcher to post announcements and updates for your group.

Find out what's happening in Portlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Also free is the new Patch App -- just selected by Apple in its "Apps We Love" section -- is the best way to stay up-to-date on what's happening in Portland. It's now available for download from the App Store. Check it out. We think you'll be amazed at how easy it is to use -- and how addictive it can be.

"We are a news organization focused on the granular, the stories that affect people’s daily lives." Portland Patch Editor Colin Miner says. "We are looking for the stories of the people who are working and living in communities."

Find out what's happening in Portlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Colin Miner, former reporter at The Oregonian, is no stranger to Portland and the surrounding area, working the assignment desks at KGW 8 News, KATU and KOIN. In the past he has also reported for The New York Times, Washington Post, New York Post and was the City Editor of The New York Sun.

"There is no story that is too small for Patch," says Miner. "That way of thinking doesn't exist with us. We believe every story deserves to be told."

Patch is constantly innovating ways to connect you with your community. Our new nonprofit directory offers organizations a personalized page on Patch with a direct link to your website. The directory makes it easy for nonprofit groups to post announcements about your organization and improve your group's visibility across the internet.

Don't miss a single story. Sign up for news alerts for your favorite Patches below. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, and our stories will pop up in your news feed.

We've got some amazing things coming your way in the next few weeks, so stay tuned to this space for more announcements. In the meantime, we thank you and all of our 20 million monthly users for your tips, clicks and for spreading the word about the Patch.

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