Portland at 3 am—it’s eerie, and very different from the world most people experience by day. While the readers (and writers) of all other “Best of” issues are snuggled up in bed, dreaming of slurping their next Mochaccino from Starbucks, the Mercury is OUT ON THE TOWN, exploring and experiencing this bizarre alternate reality. What’s open at 3 am? Who goes out at that hour? What in the world are they doing? And most importantly, do they want to have sex with us? These questions are asked and answered in this year’s “Best of 3 am” Issue. Portland’s a mysterious, fun, and creepy place at 3 am—so set your alarm, and join us for a tour of a Portland you’ve never been awake to see. What are ya… SCARED??

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With honor and distinction, Erik Henriksen served as the executive editor of the Portland Mercury from 2004 to 2020. He can now be found at henriksenactual.com.

Matt Davis was news editor of the Mercury from 2009 to May 2010.

Mercury copy chief and appreciator of the most sophisticated form of comedy: PUNS!

Bang bang, choo-choo train, let me see you shake that thang. Wm. Steven Humphrey is the editor-in-chief of the Portland Mercury and has held the job since 2000. (So don’t get any funny ideas.)

Marjorie Skinner is the Portland Mercury's Managing Editor, author of the weekly Sold Out column chronicling the area's independent fashion and retail industry, and a frequent contributor to the film and...