Cornwallis saw action in most of the major campaigns of the War of Independence. He served with William Howe on Long Island in the late summer of 1776, then assisted in the pursuit of George Washington across New Jersey.
Average Temperatures in Portland, Oregon, Usa. 1  The annual mean temperature in Portland, Oregon, Usa is quite mild at 12 degrees Celsius (53.6 degrees Fahrenheit). 2  Average monthly temperatures have a range of 16.1 C (29 F) which is a slightly low range.
Minimum Wage. 1  In accordance with Order 297-14/15, passed by the Portland City Council on July 6, 2015, the minimum wage in Portland will rise to $10.68 per hour on January 1, 2017.