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Steve-Portland says: Elliott Smith, 1969-2003 23 Oct 03 // 12:47PM

In mourning about one of Portland's greats, we present an old story by Laurie Chase, entitled Bridge City that includes a brief gesture of kindness from this beloved and already much-missed musician.


Steve-Portland says: Portland Stories in Best Of Portland 23 Jul 03 // 10:04AM

We were thrilled to see the Willamette Week's Best of Portland issue mention Portland Stories as one of their favorites in their Best of Media section (scroll down the page to see).

Portland Stories has almost 60 stories up about the city, and we're hoping the attention brings in many more.


Steve-Portland says: My Time on Concrete 1 Jul 03 // 12:01PM

A new story that I've written is up at Portland Stories.

My Time on Concrete, about a quiet night, sprinklers and dirty parking lots.


Steve-Portland says: Relaunch Redux 27 May 03 // 7:38PM

The Portland Stories relaunch continues, with 2 new stories, The Saga of Agitated Man, by The One True b!X and The First Wedding at the 24 Hour Church of Elvis by Lex.

Come have a look.


Steve-Portland says: We're Back! 7 May 03 // 2:19PM

After a long hiatus, Portland Stories relaunched today with a new CMS (thank you movable type!), making updating easy, and allowing for the site to grow.

To celebrate, we have two new stories, Hands Tied, Bent Over by Laurel Welch, and The Usual by Charlene Kannankeril, come have a look!


Steve-Portland says: Returning Home, a new story 2 Dec 02 // 4:39PM

Portland Stories has recently received a number of wonderful stories, here's the first:
Returning Home by Jordan.


Steve-Portland says: When First Impressions Aren't Right 21 Nov 02 // 9:47AM

Bus Impressions, a story by Susan Goldfield about first impressions.


Steve-Portland says: Bike Maul, a gritty urban drama 11 Oct 02 // 11:17AM

The good Reverend Phil Sano graces Portland Stories with another tale of daring, fist fights, and, yes, drama.

Bike Maul, by Rev. Phil Sano.


Steve-Portland says: Portland's People 21 Sep 02 // 10:10AM

"The first time I met Birdman, he was walking down Burnside, near Powell's, with an enormous Trailblazers jacket, a face not dissimilar to Hulk Hogan's, and a wildness about him that made people step out of his way. "

Time Anew, a new story by Stephen Voss.


Steve-Portland says: 2 for Tuesday 30 Jul 02 // 7:28PM

The Theremin by Tom Clear speaks of his search for this strange musical instrument.

And Wednesday Night by Matthew Christopher is story about giving and simple, kind gestures.


Steve-Portland says: 2 New Stories from Portland 2 Jul 02 // 10:23AM

"the roxy, kamel reds, your little stereo always playing bikini kill, camping in the sand dunes.."

the short version of summers past by naomi.

and Story of a Sailor by Laurel Welch, new from Portland Stories.


Steve-Portland says: Portland Stories Lives! 7 Jun 02 // 12:01PM

After a bit of a hiatus, Portland Stories is back with two great stories on our city's (in)famous Rose Festival.

Check out From the Festival by Laurie Chase Kruczek, and Radio Show by Laurel Welch. Enjoy!


Steve-Portland says: Portland Stories continues to grow 26 Mar 02 // 7:23PM

We're lucky to have two new stories up at Portland Stories.

First, Last Days is a tale of the web and unemployment. And, from our own Charlene Kannankeril, we have Pizza in the Pearl, a story about a generous man and the best damn pizza in Portland.


Steve-Portland says: Portland Stories, Beauty and Drunkenness 15 Mar 02 // 7:33PM

Two new stories are now live on Portland Stories.

From Charlene, we have the poetic Scenes from a Tri-Met Window, and from Reverend Phil, the drunkenly funny On Alcohol.


Steve-Portland says: Two New Stories 6 Mar 02 // 1:19PM

A new contributor, Blake, has given us two wonderful stories, Places, and Journal Entry.

Springtime in Portland-- cold rainy, and the flowers are blooming.


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