The Mercury emphasizes the importance of community support for local journalism and arts coverage in Portland. They highlight an upcoming Highball Week featuring cocktails from top bartenders, and stress the urgency of upcoming elections, particularly regarding school board candidates and a crucial local school bond. The Mercury offers election endorsements to guide voters and encourages the community to participate actively by filling out their ballots by May 20, asserting that informed voting is necessary to reclaim local governance from detrimental influences.
"If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us."
"What? It's time to vote, AGAIN?? Yes it is, and the due date is May 20-so have you filled out your ballot yet?"
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