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Saturday, March 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Lib's Dairy Treats reopens for the season today at 32 Auburn Street in Portland; the shop opens Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and daily from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.  FOX23
  • Samuel's Bar & Grill will close on Saint Patrick's Day after 37 years at its Morrill's Corner location, and owner Sam Minervino will open North Deering Tavern on Washington Avenue while planning a second location on Wharf Street.  WMTW
  • Lib's Dairy Treats (32 Auburn Street) reopens for the season today and welcomes ice cream lovers with hours (Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and daily 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.).  WGME

CRIME NEWS

  • Maine State Police are asking for help to identify a white woman found on the rocks near Cliff Walk at Fort Williams Park on Thursday afternoon; she was in her 40s, about 5 feet 3 inches tall with brown hair and blue eyes, wore a blue Fjallraven T-shirt and dark-washed jeans, and her body showed scars from surgery and a yin and yang tattoo—investigators treat every death as suspicious until the autopsy is complete.  Portland Press Herald

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Irish American Club will hold its St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 16th at noon in Portland. The parade will follow Commercial Street to the Fish Pier and finish near the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal (featuring drum and pipe bands, the Stillson School of Irish Dance and local police and fire departments) with thousands of people expected to attend.  WGME

EVENTS

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  • An Afternoon of Jazz with Brad Terry and Friends

    Enjoy an intimate jazz performance by legendary clarinetist Brad Terry and his talented ensemble during a special Sunday session.

    Sun, 3/16/25

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  • Sunrise on the Reaping Release Party at Barnes & Noble

    The event is a celebration for the release of the fifth book in the Hunger Games series, featuring giveaways and a special edition available for pre-paid reservations.

    Mon, 3/17/25

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  • Community Bingo Event

    Join the community at the Portland Elks Lodge for a public Bingo event with games, food, and accessible facilities.

    Tue, 3/18/25

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  • Cozy Wine Down Wednesdays at C2 - Congress Squared

    Experience a relaxing midweek getaway with half-off select wine bottles and $5 house wines in a warm atmosphere at C2 - Congress Squared.

    Wed, 3/19/25

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  • NOVA ONE Concert

    NOVA ONE will perform live at SPACE Gallery in Portland, offering an evening of music starting at 8:00 PM.

    Thu, 3/20/25

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  • Keys to The City: A Dueling Piano Show

    This interactive dueling piano show features talented performers Jim Ciampi and Seth Holbrook, promising an evening filled with music, laughter, and audience participation.

    Fri, 3/21/25

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  • Dooryarders Concert

    Dooryarders will be performing live at Hi-Fidelity in Portland.

    Sat, 3/22/25

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  • Book Signing with Jenn Bouchard

    Jenn Bouchard will be signing copies of her romance novel 'Considering Us' at Barnes & Noble in South Portland.

    Sun, 3/23/25

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  • Portland Maine Career Fair at Immigrant Welcome Center

    This career fair offers job seekers the opportunity to connect with top employers across various sectors, including Government, Sales, Education, and more.

    Mon, 3/24/25

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  • Bingo at Elks Lodge

    10 AM – 3 PM | Portland, Maine Elks Lodge #188 | Cards for sale | Enjoy a fun-filled bingo day with lunch options and plenty of prizes.

    Tue, 3/25/25

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