Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
11 results for "portland"
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson ditched her tour bus for a bike, riding with hundreds of Portland students just hours before her concert. The spontaneous collaboration happened in just three days after PE teacher Coach Balto invited her on social media.
The Portland High School boys basketball team went from tournament underdogs to state champions, beating top contenders to claim their first Gold Ball since 2017. The sixth-seeded Bulldogs defeated Camden Hills 76-60 in Maine's Class A final, proving that teamwork and perseverance can overcome any ranking.
Portland General Electric just announced its largest renewable energy expansion ever, adding enough solar power and battery storage to meet a quarter of peak demand. The best part? It won't require expensive new transmission lines, keeping costs down for customers.
For 13 winters, Portland volunteers have shuttled thousands of endangered frogs across a deadly highway to reach their breeding grounds. Now they're raising $4.5 million to build a permanent wildlife crossing so the frogs can migrate safely on their own.
A 16-year-old Portland program is helping small business owners test their dreams in temporary storefronts before committing to permanent locations. Nearly 95% of the program's participants have successfully launched their businesses downtown.
Portland's Jackie Wiles, 33, captured her first Olympic medal just two days after finishing fourth by milliseconds. The bronze came in a new team event where teamwork turned two individual fourth-place finishes into podium glory.
Portland's head coach tore his Achilles during practice while filling in for injured players, then rolled the sideline on a knee caddy to guide his team to a stunning upset over No. 6 Gonzaga. The 87-80 victory ended a 30-game losing streak against top-10 teams and proved that dedication comes in all forms.
A Portland thrift store owner kicked the same rock every day for 200 days across nine states to see if it would become perfectly round. The journey not only worked but also became a viral sensation that doubled his business.
Meet Beni the llama and Captain Jack the alpaca, two furry therapists helping anxious travelers find their calm at Portland International Airport. With 40% of people experiencing flight anxiety, these confident camelids are melting stress one pet at a time.
Woody, a six-year-old dog in Portland, successfully underwent complex brain surgery to remove a skull tumor. After just three days of recovery, he's back home playing with his brother and enjoying his daily walks.
A Portland coffee shop turned a negative comment into a fundraiser for immigrant neighbors. The "Harboring Hope" sticker campaign grew from their commitment to protecting their community.