Submit a FREE Mercury Reader's Valentine for Your Sweetie!
Or friend, or sex pal, or pet... that's up to you! Are you in love? In lust? In a complicated situationship that started because of a drunken and convenient New Year's Eve kiss, but now you're ready to take things to the next level by publicly declaring your adoration in the permanency of newsprint? Good news, the Mercury's reader Valentines are back, and NOW is the time to submit your valentine online! That's right, we are currently accepting your tiny, heartfelt love notesā150 characters maxāand will publish the first 200 submissions in our upcoming print issue, hitting the streets on February 11 and available at 500 spots citywide. BUT! Even if you miss the boat to be in our print issue, don't fret... ALL your valentinesāas long as they aren't mean or nonsenseāwill appear online at portlandmercury.com throughout the Valentine season. š So what are you waiting for?Ā Declare your love in the Mercury now! š (And while you're expressing your love, if you don't mind, can you help support the Mercury by making a $5 contribution so we can keep bringing you lots of news, events, and fun? No pressure, of course. But you DO love us, right?) *Disclaimer: One per customer, please. Duplicates, mean-spirited valentines, and nonsensical gibberish will be rejected. No last names, please. All acceptable valentines received will appear online. š Emojis will not be printed ā¹ļø.