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Voters in Portland (Oregon) get ads meant for Portland (Maine)

The ad buyer admitted the mistake and refunded the money to the political group that ordered it.

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The Washington Post· Oct 12, 7:57 PMVoters in Portland (Oregon) get ads meant for Portland (Maine)

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