I worried I'd hate living in Portland — but just 5 years later, I've completely fallen in love with the Oregon city

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I thought I'd always hate living in Portland, where I grew up. After five years of living here as an adult, it's become my favorite city.

Elizabeth Aldrich

Major airports refuse to play a TSA video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown

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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem speaks during a roundtable discussion in the State Dining Room of the White House on October 08, 2025 in Washington, DC
Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security.

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The Real Reason You Might Be Unable to Tag Portland on TikTok During Trump’s Invasion

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Federal agents, including members of the Department of Homeland Security, the Border Patrol, and police officers, attempt to keep protesters back outside a downtown U.S.

I paid $900 a night to stay at a Victorian-era hotel with a former speakeasy in the basement and lots of classic charm — take a look

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Blind Tiger in Portland, Maine, has fascinating connections to the Prohibition era and tons of classic charm.

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I'm a New Yorker who visited Portland, Maine, for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me.

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I recently visited Portland, Maine, for the first time and was surprised by how much I enjoyed the local food scene and touristy activities.

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I tried popular flavors at one of the most famous doughnut shops in Maine. I'd travel miles just for the blueberry glazed.

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I tried four of the most popular flavors at The Holy Donut in Portland, Maine, including a seasonal blueberry doughnut.

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After traveling to all 50 US states, these are the 6 major cities I have no plans to return to

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I have no plans to return to Las Vegas.

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I toured 3 one-bedroom apartments in Portland, Maine. It made me want to give up my NYC apartment.

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I toured three one-bedroom apartments at different price points in Portland, Maine.

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A millennial couple who make $250,000 say they can't find a home in their budget: 'We refuse to become house-poor'

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Laura Graves and her husband Samuel each make six figures but are struggling to find a home in their budget in the Portland area.

Laura Graves

Home prices are cooling nationwide. These 4 cities are leading the declines.

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Austin, Texas

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