Biff Chaplow (left) and Trystan Reese with their newborn, Leo. (KATU Photo) PORTLAND, Ore. — A Southeast Portland transgendered man and his husband are celebrating the arrival of their new child. Trystan Reese gave birth to Leo two weeks ago. Trystan carried him for nine months after experiencing a miscarriage the last time he tried getting pregnant. This time everything worked. “I would say it’s unique. I understand that people are not used to two men having a biological child between the two of them. So we know its unique,” said Trystan. “The moment he was born was just like a pure moment of bliss, like the happiest moment of…
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New Pro Hockey Deal in Portland Promises Boost for County-Owned Cross Arena
The contract with the ECHL franchise that is coming to Portland next year stipulates that it pay $4,500 per home game at the Cross Insurance Arena; the Portland Pirates paid $1,000 plus operational expenses. The new minor league hockey team that will start playing at Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena next year will pay significantly higher rent for home games than its predecessor. A Portland Press Herald analysis of the deal between the team and the arena indicates that the agreement will benefit not only the taxpayer-backed venue, but also the company that manages the arena and owns the hockey team. Comcast Spectacor, the parent company of the Spectra arena management…
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Butts, Balls and Boobs: Photos from the Portland 2017 World Naked Bike Ride
Butts, Balls and Boobs: Photos from the Portland 2017 World Naked Bike Ride (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) (Sam Gehrke) Sponsored Ellen Shocks LGBT Community & Confirms She Is Moving On • Sponsored by Celebritique Many knew what Ellen’s plan was,…
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Pride Portland Parade Sends Message of Love, Not Politics
The annual Pride Portland parade, this year themed “Love is Love,” was a contrast to the parades and public gatherings along Congress Street since the presidential inauguration. As if by unspoken agreement, there were almost no overtly political signs for or against President Trump in sight. Instead, the thousands of people who descended on the Portland peninsula’s main thoroughfare on Saturday waved banners and posters with messages of peace and welcome. Some of those watching the hourlong procession move up from Monument Square and then on to Deering Oaks said they found the lack of polemics and divisive debate refreshing. “It has to do with everything about love. There is…
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Portland City Council Races: Brenerman Announces Won’t Run, 3 Open Seats
Portland City Councilor David Brenerman announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election in November, creating a wide-open race for the district representing North Deering, Deering Center and Riverton. Brenerman said in a written statement that being a councilor had become a full-time job and he is retiring so he can spend more time with his family. “I have devoted much of my energy over the past two and half years to my work on the council,” said Brenerman, who is also a lobbyist at the State House. “While all of this has been exhilarating, and I will miss working on issues that are important to Portland, I’ve decided to…
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Reasons to Visit Portland
If you are someone that enjoys good food, drinks, and fun, Portland is likely the place to be. Portland is a great city to visit for just a couple of days to an entire month. If you are looking to plan a short or long vacation, it would be wise to have Portland at the top of your list. Below, we will be going over some of the main reasons to visit Portland. Reasons to Visit: 1. Beer. If you are someone that enjoys a good beer, you are going to absolutely love Portland. Portland is absolutely packed full of different brewers that you are going to be able to…
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Portland Poised to Put Brakes on Island Golf Carts
PEAKS ISLAND — Tales of drunken wedding guests careening down narrow roads and parents letting 5-year-olds take the wheel have prompted a move to crack down on golf cart use on Portland’s Casco Bay islands. The seasonal problem has grown acute in recent years on Peaks Island, where two companies now lease golf carts for hourly or long-term rentals. It’s also not uncommon to see a dozen weddings on Peaks over the course of a summer weekend, adding to the number or golf carts and congestion, residents say. Golf carts have been allowed to operate on island streets for decades with few restrictions, but safety concerns have grown along with…
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How to Decorate Your Apartment Effectively Even on a Low Budget
When you put all your earned money into a dream home, then you are left with very small budget to decorate it but it stands a place in your heart and you will now want your home look complete. Normally, decorating a house is another big job to do. It sometimes becomes tough to decide for a new look of your home but Decorating is one of the best ways to get your personalized settings for each room of your choice but you might find yourself stuck as from where to start to give a creative and graceful look to your home that could be pleasing for your eyes.
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Portland Apartments – When is the Right Time for Buying?
You have already decided to have own home, but before you go ahead remain questions what, when and whether to buy. Although you plan the things and have enough budget, you still stand doubts. Of course, you should not buy at any price, and whatever. Very often is preferred the qualitatively new construction, which is slightly more expensive, but it is perhaps the most appropriate investment for the future. Portland apartments meet all modern standards and are less likely to decrease their price, unlike homes in old buildings.
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Portland Apartments – a Good Choice for Your Future Home
Buying an apartment is an important investment step in the life of every person. Even the smallest mistakes can lead to negatives for you. So is well in advance to familiarize yourself with the details of the acquisition of real property, any hidden costs and everything else that would prevent the normal flow of the whole process of purchasing a new dwelling. Portland apartments are an appropriate investment opportunity. The first and most important thing that you should consider is your own needs.
