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There are some deals for Black Friday that are worth paying attention to, particularly for gardeners, because seriously, seed inflation is real.

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If you’re looking for something to do on Thursday night, there’s no dill-ema. Portland Fermentation Festival's return is a big dill.  “Our fest has always been such a stinky in-person endeavor,” festival co-founder Liz Crain told the Mercury. Sample lost pickles

Former employees and interns say that Tria’s progressive, worker-friendly public messaging contradicts their experiences working under owner Jon Myerow, who they allege created a work environment defined by angry outbursts, sexualized comments, and workplace relationships that made some staffers uncomfortable.