Am I a Terrible Friend for Refusing to Host Friendsgiving Because I Don't Want People in My House?

What am I to do when the very idea of people touching my coffee table books and not using coasters in my home makes me ...

Miss Manners: Is it rude to decline an invitation I’m not interested in?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to declining invitations and what to say when you ...
Portland Mercury

Workers at Moda Center Renew Concerns Over Self-Serve Alcohol Sales

Food and beverage service workers at the Moda Center are raising fresh concerns with their bosses about alcohol sales at the ...

Alton will stop bars from serving alcohol past 1 a.m. starting next year

Some bar owners that use the late-night liquor licenses say the council’s decision will hurt their bottom line.

Miss Manners: Invite to Thanksgiving comes with a pricey expectation; can I decline?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a divorced woman with no nearby family, so I am often invited to the homes of various close friends on holidays. Last year, I was invited to a Thanksgiving with about 30 people ...

Objections to 24-hour alcohol delivery plan

The application also stated that, while the existing hours for the onsite sale of alcohol would not change, the shop would be "open 24 hours for general sales, take-away hot beverages and alcohol ...

Gurugram Police Direct Bars & Restaurants to Stop Drunk Patrons from Driving or Face ‘Strict Action’

Gurgaon Police have implemented a new regulation requiring bars and restaurants to ensure intoxicated patrons do not drive ...