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Wednesday It’s another wet day with a high of 55. There’s still time to get free yard trees through the city’s giveaway program, and it’s a good time to plant them. Multnomah County says it’s now too late to mail in your ballots on time, but you can still use the ballot drop boxes until 8pm Nov 3. In the news today Timbers captain Deigo Chará announces retirement, direct flights to Mexico City are back, and the Secret Service is checking Portland for credit card skimmers. Wait, what? Aren’t they just bodyguards for the President?
🚨 THE NEWS
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Diego Chará Will Retire After Next Spring
Diego Chará announced Monday that he will retire after the shortened 2027 spring MLS season. The Timbers captain joined the club in 2011 as its first Designated Player, during its inaugural MLS season. He will finish his career at 41. Chará said he hopes to stay in soccer and stay in Portland. His final home game will likely come in April or May. Portland Mercury
I Almost Threw Out My Keurig. It Wasn't Broken.
Every cup from my Keurig started tasting weak, flat, stale — so I unplugged it and stuck it in a closet. Then I learned the dirty secret of grocery store K-Cups: by the time a pod reaches your kitchen, it's usually spent months going from factory to warehouse to truck to shelf. The flavor oils are long gone. Some brands even over-roast to hide it.
The fix wasn't a new machine. It was fresh pods from Angelino's, a family-owned L.A. roastery that roasts, packs, and ships within 3–5 days — straight to your door, from 39¢ a cup. Over 1,000,000 happy customers. 50+ flavors, no subscription required, and 15% off your first order, applied automatically at checkout.
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Daily Flights to Mexico City Return to PDX
Daily nonstop flights between Portland and Mexico City return to PDX. Aeroméxico and Delta announced Monday that the year-round route will launch in January 2027. The first flight from Mexico City arrives Jan. 21, and the first departure from PDX leaves Jan. 22. Tickets are on sale now. Aeroméxico will be the only airline offering nonstop service between the two cities. KGW
Secret Service Checks Portland Card Readers for Skimmers
The U.S. Secret Service spent two days checking Portland-area card readers for illegal skimming devices. Agents found none. The visit was part of an eight-day outreach effort that also reached Washington and Alaska. Agents say to watch for tape, glue, loose parts and a shifted security sticker. They recommend tap-to-pay or a chip card. Oregon Trail Cards do not have chips yet, and new chipped cards are expected to be mailed statewide in early 2027. KATU
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🥚 MAYWOOD PARK SPOTLIGHT
How did a small city end up inside Portland like a little yolk in our egg? Believe it or not, these absolute strangers weren’t unlike us at one time. That is until the 60s, when a brand new I-205 was announced going right through their neighborhood. These Portland residents had no say in the matter. Since they weren’t a city, they didn’t have the power to protest like Lake Oswego did. So they got together and they made their own city. They fought hard but ultimately lost, and 80 homes were demolished. Maywood Park today has its own mayor and city council, plus a lovely walking path. OPB
📚 ON THIS DAY
On this day in 2018, a brief EF-0 tornado touched down in North Portland around 3 p.m., overturning three semi-truck trailers near Marine Drive.
🥳 UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, Oct 28
Everclear | McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Portland Winterhawks vs. Vancouver Giants | Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Team Dresch (Record Release Show) | Revolution Hall
Oregon Symphony: Psycho in Concert | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
OMSI After Dark: Spirits | Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Line Dancing at River Pig Saloon | River Pig Saloon
Fat Swim Affinity Night | Matt Dishman Community Center & Pool
Kyle Kinane (Early Show) | Mississippi Studios
Halloween Bingo at Sticky Wicket | Sticky Wicket
🌧️ Well…
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