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Sunday, March 16th, 2025
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Maine Maple Weekend returns for its 42nd season this Saturday as over 110 maple producers from Sebago, Dayton and Wells open their sugarhouses for tours, taste tests and syrup making. The event runs over the weekend that includes the fourth Sunday in March (when trees start to give sap) and offers local visitors a look at the traditional syrup production process. Portland Press Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) tested a well at Mere Creek Golf Course in Brunswick and found PFAS in the drinking water at levels five times above what is safe. The DEP sent a letter to the Navy and asked for nearby wells to be sampled to help find the source of the contamination. WGAN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portland officials are reviewing a plan to raise the minimum wage from 15 to 20 dollars an hour by 2028—public comment will be heard by the housing and economic development committee next Tuesday. FOX23
- ➤ Starting Monday, work on the overpass at Exit 4 in South Portland will cause lane reductions and detours for motorists traveling from Veterans Memorial Bridge to I-295 and Route 1 as MDOT rebuilds the ramp to add southbound access — the $12.4 million project to ease congestion on Broadway is expected to last until fall 2026. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ Peter Beauchemin from Berwick wrote a letter saying Maine is failing its homeless people when his group met with local and state officials in Portland and got no help. He noted that officials ignored a sleeping homeless man at a meeting+he warned that many lives have been lost due to this neglect. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Maine Black Bears advanced to the Hockey East semifinals with a 7-1 win over UMass Lowell in Orono as their postseason play began on Sunday — they will face Northeastern on Thursday at TD Garden in Boston. WMTW
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dooryarders Concert
Dooryarders will be performing live at Hi-Fidelity in Portland.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wine Down Wednesdays at C2-Congress Squared
C2-Congress Squared offers midweek relaxation with half-off select wine bottles and $5 house wines in a cozy atmosphere.
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