GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.)
• Former Portland Police Sergeant Arrested For Soliciting Prostitution
A recently retired Portland police sergeant was arrested Nov. 15 for soliciting prostitution. The 25-year veteran cop was among 27 people arrested during a human trafficking direct patrol effort. Police have recorded 313 prostitution offenses since 2023.
This week's questions include Portland's lost arctic fox, local cops & politicos trying to steal YOUR money, and dearly beloved... it's PRINCE! 💜 See how well YOU score!
• Multnomah County Chair Defends Herself Against Former Employee's Lawsuit
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson defends adherence to public records laws, after former staffer alleges she faced retaliation for blowing the whistle on potential violations within Vega Pederson's office.
In this week's garbage-y gossip: Biden needs to pull some "Home Alone" style pranks on Trump, Mike Tyson vs. walking Four Loko, and move over John Krasinksi—Seth Cohen is the world's "sexiest dude."
• Gladiator II Is Just Gladiator With Jacked-up Howler Monkeys
Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel could have examined the first film’s legacy and reimagined the warrior archetype. But nope.
• Your Guide to Thanksgiving Food in Portland
If you're looking to outsource some of your Thanksgiving Day preparations, we've rounded up this list of restaurants offering holiday specials for dine-in and takeout, from full turkey dinners to pie.
• Film Review: In Heretic and Don't Move Meek Heroines Fawn and Freeze
A24 film 'Heretic' opened in theaters after Halloween—an odd choice for a horror movie—and just past the election, when some may have projected audiences would be less worried about religious people locking them in basements. Oops, it was the perfect time.
Linkin Park emerges from a seven-year hiatus, reggaeton prince J Balvin is coming to Portland next spring, and Jack White will bring songs from his Grammy-nominated album No Name to the Edgefield stage.
• Here Comes the Mercury's Holiday Drink Week!
Coming at you December 2-8, it's the cheeriest time of year: the Mercury's HOLIDAY DRINK WEEK, featuring 24 festive cocktails from your fave Portland bars... and only $8 each! 🎄
In this week's column: "I might be falling in love with my husband’s identical twin brother." 👯♂️ 👀
WOW, THAT IS A LOT OF GOOD READIN'. I hope you didn't have any other plans this weekend! Dig in, and remember: Producing all this hard work costs moolah—so please consider contributing to the Mercury to keep it all coming! Thanks!
