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  1. july4th portland

    Stars and Stripes Spectacular Set for July 4th on the Eastern Promenade

    A full day of activities is planned for July 4th on the Eastern Promenade. It is the 8th annual event for July 4th Portland, and the largest 4th of July event north of Boston. There are many street closures in place, please read on to learn about them. Read on...
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    City’s Five Splash Pads & Kiwanis Pool Now Open For Summer Season

    Looking for a place to cool off with the kids this summer? Make a splash at the Deering Oaks Ravine or the Kiwanis Pool, both of which are now open. The City also operates four other splash pads throughout Portland. Read on...
  3. riverside golf course bee hive

    Riverside Golf Course Helps Feed the Bees

    The City of Portland’s Riverside Golf Course is one of 58 grant recipients in 31 states to receive funds from the Feed a Bee Forage Grant Initiative. The course received the maximum award amount of $5,000. Read on...
  4. Tulips

    Council Committee Hosts June 21 Meeting to Review Pesticides Ordinances & Hold Public Hearing

    The Council’s Sustainability & Transportation Committee will review pesticides ordinances for the first time and hold a public hearing to accept public comment at its June 21 meeting. The meeting will take place in Council Chambers at 5:30 PM. Read on...
  5. rec summer camp

    Summer Camp Registration Now Being Accepted

    Supper camp registration is now being accepted. Plus, we're launching a new online registration program. Create your account now. Read More
  6. cruise ship

    Cruise Season Officially Underway; Portland to Welcome 103 Ships this Season

    The 2017 cruise season officially begins this Sunday with the arrival of the first large ship of the season. This year, the cruise season spans from May to November bringing 103 cruise ships and more than 125,000 passengers. Read on...
  7. Portland Landing

    Portland Landing Proposal

    View the slideshow to the right, presented at a public forum on May 25, 2017. Read on...
  8. Skatepark Draft Expansion Plan

    May 31 Public Meeting to Discuss Skatepark Expansion

    There will be a public meeting to discuss the expansion of the existing skatepark at Dougherty Field on Wednesday, May 31, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at East End Community School Cafeteria. Read on...
  9. sundaysonblvdCP

    ‘Sundays on the Boulevard’ Starts Again Sunday, May 7

    The fourth season of Sundays on the Boulevard will start on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Baxter Boulevard will be closed to cars on Sundays from May 7 through September 24, 9:00 AM – 4:00PM, from Vannah Avenue to Payson Park. Read on...
  10. FessendenPk

    Health Benefits of Small Parks

    Research has shown that small nature spaces can directly benefit a person's physical and mental well-being, as well as provide social advantages to communities. Read on...
  11. lincoln park groundbreaking ceremony 3

    Lincoln Park Groundbreaking Ceremony

    Watch the Lincoln Park Groundbreaking Ceremony! Read on...
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  1. Fri Jun. 30

    Waterfront Concerts presents David Blaine
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  2. Thu Jul. 13

    Land Bank Commission Meeting
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  3. Wed Jul. 26

    PORT Opera presents La Traviata
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  1. Fri Jul. 28

    PORT Opera presents La Traviata
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  2. Tue Aug. 1

    FOKO Summer Concert with Monica Czausz
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  3. Tue Aug. 8

    FOKO Summer Concert with Richard Elliott
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    Cruise Season Officially Underway; Portland to Welcome 103 Ships this Season

    The 2017 cruise season officially begins this Sunday with the arrival of the first large ship of the season. This year, the cruise season spans from May to November bringing 103 cruise ships and more than 125,000 passengers. Read on...
  1. Portland Landing

    Portland Landing Proposal

    View the slideshow to the right, presented at a public forum on May 25, 2017. Read on...
  1. evergreen cem forest management

    Evergreen Cemetery Forest Management Project

    As the many visitors to Evergreen Cemetery know, the city Forestry Division is overseeing a Forest Management project in the 100-acre woods. The concept of conducting urban forest management is an often overlooked component of maintaining sustainable... Read on...
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