Summer in Portland: Good, Bad or Awful?

Our favorite Portland looks this week.

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Photos by Rocky Burnside

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"Good! We like walking on the waterfront and being close to the city."

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"Good! I like to be able to walk the neighborhoods and to eat and drink outside."

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"Good! Everyone is so happy and in a good mood after the long dark days of winter."

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"Good! Everyone's is in a good mood outside and very social."

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"Good! We love the long days and working in the garden daily."

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"Good! We like being able to go on bike rides and walk the dog without the wet mess."

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"Good, because I love to camp and it's the best time to go."

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(Left) "Good! I love to go long boarding." (Right) "Good! I like to be able to hang out at the dog park and take the dog to the coast."

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"Good! We suffer all winter to get out into the wilderness to hike."

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"Good! It's great to take my son to parks and play in the yard."

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"Good! I like being able to surf the long days and play basketball at Irving courts."

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"Good! So nice not to have to be cold all the time and go to the river with my dog."

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"Good! Awesome if it doesn't rain and it's not too hot."

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"Good! Awesome if it doesn't rain and it's not too hot."

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