Thursday, February 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Maine law enforcement to honor fallen K9 officer Preacher with a memorial service after he was shot in a standoff. WMTW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Seven people were arrested in Portland for their involvement in a suspected drug operation after police and drug agents executed a search warrant, seizing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and crack cocaine. WMTW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ TEMPOart launches a photo contest for Maine residents to showcase their photography of the 'Dancing for Joy' bamboo sculpture in Portland's Back Cove, with a chance to win prizes and be featured in a mini-exhibition. WGME
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Angoor Wine Bar in Portland teams up with a private chef to offer a cake decorating workshop for Valentine's Day, among other festive events. WGME
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wednesday night's high school basketball games featured intense matchups leading to semifinals placement, with notable performances across multiple games. WMTW
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Low-Key Valentine's Night Celebration
Celebrate Valentine's Day in a relaxed atmosphere at Orange Bike Brewing Company, open to singles and couples alike.
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Galentine's Day Celebration
Celebrate friendship and camaraderie at the Galentine's Day Party featuring music, raffles, and delicious food at the Italian Heritage Center.
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Madeleine Roger and Antje Duvekot in Concert
Madeleine Roger, a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her evocative storytelling, will perform alongside accomplished artist Antje Duvekot at One Longfellow Square.
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Lobster Ravioli Cooking Class - Date Night
This hands-on cooking class focuses on making Lobster Ravioli from scratch, including preparing dough and filling it with fresh lobster and ricotta, followed by a meal on-site.
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Public Bingo Event at Portland Elks Lodge
Enjoy an open-to-the-public Bingo event featuring lunch options, pull tabs, and a 50/50 raffle at the Portland Elks Lodge.
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Bess Jacques & The Strays Live Performance
Bess Jacques & The Strays offer a unique blend of original music and covers spanning jazz, Americana, and faux-tango-pop, featuring lush vocal ballads.
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Jenny Owen Youngs Live in Concert
Jenny Owen Youngs will be performing live at Oxbow Blending & Bottling in Portland, Maine.
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Winter Social: Hike and Refreshments at Bradbury Mountain
The GenX Connects group invites participants to enjoy a winter hike at Bradbury Mountain State Park followed by drinks and pizza at Maine Beer Company in Freeport.
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Wire Wrapped Ring Making Workshop at Belleflower Brewing
Participants will create unique wire wrapped rings during an engaging workshop guided by Elise Marie DeSigns at Belleflower Brewing Company in Portland, Maine.
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Portland, Maine Amazing Race Adventure
Experience a creative scavenger hunt through Portland, solve clues, and engage in fun tasks while exploring local hotspots.
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