Supportland racks up points for local businesses

How often have you reached into your wallet for a punchcard to use at a local business only to realize you left it at home, or you don’t have the right one? Portland-based Supportland aims to fix this problem by providing one swipeable card for numerous businesses.

Union workers picket contractor

0711_UnionVsContractorEvery weekday morning for months, workers from the regional carpenters union have gathered in front of the Portland offices of S.D. Deacon behind a banner picturing a drywall contractor recently arrested on felony charges, with the statement “Used by S.D. Deacon — Why?”