From painting by candlelight to some sweet pooch smooching: A Dozen Valentine's Day Diversions

Ready for love, but don't have tons to spend? Karen's got some free - or nearly free - things to do this Valentine's week.
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Looking for dinner someplace romatic? Meredith Goad's roundup has all the best spots: Dinner for woo

If you're in the mood for chocolate (and who isn't), we have thirteen chocolate ideas available locally - from gelato to chocolate lobsters - that you can give or eat yourself: 13 ways to conquer your chocolate craving

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It's 11 a.m. on a Sunday and you're ravenous for breakfast. Your impromptu overnight guest is insisting on lunch. Rather than go your separate ways, hit up one of these 11 Portland restaurants for brunch.
>> 11 picks for brunch in Portland

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