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I remember growing up and going every year down to marine drive or on the boat out at governments island. I believe it was the biggest fireworks display this side of the Mississippi river. Why did they stop doing that? Anybody know if they ever plan on bringing it back?

I had a good time :) talked to people, ran into several people I randomly met when they were at work, now off work, made new acquaintances and ate some good food: no one was stuck on their cellphones!!!

That was definitely a good third space :) let’s have more block parties!

I posted this in the other sub too but : As the title says, are there any shelters/rescues that need help with cat affairs? I don’t have experience handling too many dogs but other small animals are fine too.

fuck you.

I work grave shift so the loud fireworks don’t impact me at all. I don’t get to feel smug about my job very often so thank you.

It was the kiddos first 4th of July and she fell asleep one minute before the end of the show.

That was a fantastic finale and I’d love to show her what she missed.

They're illegal here, but enforcement isn't a priority, so calling 911 just ties up the operators to no effect. Still, there's an online form you can use. Might have some effect on the problem.

https://www.portland.gov/311/report-fireworks

Anyone who wants to tell me to chill out can **** off. Last year, fireworks caused 30,000 fires (including 3,000 structure fires), 13,000 injuries, and 15 deaths. A few years ago, an apartment building near me was totaled on July 4, with 3 people killed.

I have discovered a few just driving down on SE 82; Atlas Motors, Logic Motors, and some more that seem to have a good selection of cars. Who has bought from any of them? Are they good; do they gouge the prices, any shady upselling?

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The property taxes in NW Portland are so high that even reasonably priced homes become unaffordable. If Portland wants a vibrant downtown, it should be doing everything it can to attract more residents not pricing them out before they even move in.