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Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in four Maine mobile home parks are taking steps to keep their homes affordable—neighbors in Monmouth formed a co-op to buy their park for $1.9 million while residents in Bowdoin, Standish and Brunswick push for rules to curb rising lot rents. They say these moves will help them avoid steep rent hikes from private investors. Portland Press Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ MaineGeneral Healthcare will lay off 100 full-time employees next month—citing delayed MaineCare reimbursements as the reason for the move. The layoffs will affect workers at its Augusta and central Maine locations. WGME
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested 23-year-old Dominick Morrison on charges of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and criminal threatening after a shot was fired on St. John Street around 5 p.m. Friday and he was found at 171 Washburn Avenue about an hour later with evidence linking him to the shooting discovered in his home. FOX23
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Maine Maple Sunday Weekend was busy as locals enjoyed a free chicken pot pie supper at Tuttle Road Community Church in Cumberland from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday and the Spring Fling Slush Cup at Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton—while an all-you-can-eat brunch is offered today at Ferry Beach in Saco from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. WMTW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UMaine Black Bears won the Hockey East Championship on Friday night by beating UConn at TD Garden, their first title since 2004—coach Ben Barr said the team worked hard and is now waiting for NCAA seeding today. WMTW
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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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Portland, Maine Madness Amazing Race & Tour
11:24 a.m. — Bard Coffee — Ticketed event — Experience a fun-filled adventure in the heart of Portland with this amazing race and tour.
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Love Unfolded Fine Art Show
10 AM – 5 PM | Merrill Memorial Library | Free entry | Explore stunning local artworks paired with unique floral arrangements at this community art show.
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World Oddities Expo
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Thompson's Point | Ticket prices vary | Experience a unique showcase of the bizarre and unusual at this entertaining expo.
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On-Site Tour at The Cedars
9 AM - 7 PM | The Cedars | Free entry | Explore one of the top-rated senior living communities recognized for exceptional care and engaging activities.
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Ask A Librarian: Drop-in Question Sessions
1-3 p.m. — Freeport Community Library — Free entry — Get assistance with technology, research topics, and community resources from knowledgeable librarians.
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Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
1:00 – 3:30 PM — Merrill Auditorium — $35 – $55 — Experience an interactive musical adventure with Red and friends as they embark on a quest for the legendary Song Stone.
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Stereo Dreams
7:30-11 p.m. — The Apohadion Theater — $5-$15 — Experience live performances by Think Fish Tank, Soulstice, and Byron G.
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