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Saturday, February 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Portland Sea Dogs are hosting a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross, offering a free game ticket to donors in memory of the Valentine's Day Bandit, Kevin Fahrman. WGME
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A water main leak on Stevens Avenue has caused a partial lane closure, redirecting traffic in Portland and affecting local commute. WMTW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Portland celebrates Valentine's Day with the citywide tradition of decorations by the anonymous 'Valentine Phantom', a beloved practice since the mid-1970s. Portland Press Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maine faces strong northwest winds up to 55 mph and a significant winter storm bringing heavy snowfall, with concerns for freezing rain potentially causing power outages. WMTW
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Time’s almost up. Amazon’s Prime Day sale wraps up today, July 11, at midnight. These are the deepest discounts we’re adding to our cart before they’re gone tomorrow: $60 off the AncestryDNA Test Kit, 50% off this Wi-Fi range extender, and $150 off the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones. The Buy
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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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Wine Down Wednesdays at C2 - Congress Squared
Enjoy a cozy winter evening with midweek wine specials at C2 - Congress Squared, featuring half-off select bottles and $5 house wines in a warm atmosphere.
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Ukrainian Music Performance by Maryna Krut
Ukrainian singer-songwriter Maryna Krut, a skilled bandura player known for her unique blend of folk and modern music, will perform at First Parish in Portland.
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