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Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.

CRIME NEWS

  • Portland Police and the Boston Division of the FBI provided a March 25 update on their ongoing search for Miguel Oliveras—aged 24 and last seen at a gentleman's club on Sept. 2, 2006 after visiting a friend—and no sightings have been reported since.  WMTW
  • Heidi Tasker, a Maine woman from Etna charged with killing her boyfriend Luke Norris, made her initial court appearance on Monday and was ordered to undergo a competency evaluation—she remains in custody without bail while her next hearing is set after the evaluation.  WMTW
  • St. Joseph’s College in Standish revealed that over 23,000 Mainers’ personal data was compromised when an unauthorized party accessed its network between December 2023 and January 2024 — the college reported no evidence of identity theft despite the breach affecting more than 126,000 people nationwide.  FOX23

CULTURE NEWS

  • Filmmaker Tom Bell of Yarmouth will screen his 34-minute documentary 'An Extraordinary Place' at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 in Luther Bonney Hall at the University of Southern Maine in Portland—he made the film to reveal the unseen community behind local radio station WMPG that inspired him.  Portland Press Herald

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • State lawmakers are considering a bill that would expand free call access for inmates, who currently get one free 30-minute call per week if they have $10 or less in their accounts. The proposed legislation would let more inmates use free calls + allow unlimited calls to their attorneys while facing opposition from corrections officials and sheriffs over potential cost increases.  FOX23

SPORTS NEWS

  • Ella Montgomery of Ellsworth, named Varsity Maine Girls Swimmer of the Year, remained undefeated in individual races while defending her Class B state titles by winning the 100-yard butterfly in 55.12 seconds (her fastest time of the season). She is training for YMCA Nationals in April and will compete in backstroke and butterfly at Fordham University (where she will study psychology) after graduation.  Portland Press Herald

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 3/27/25

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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.

    Fri, 3/28/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/29/25

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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.

    Sun, 3/30/25

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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.

    Mon, 3/31/25

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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.

    Tue, 4/1/25

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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.

    Wed, 4/2/25

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  • Explore: Board Games In-Person

    10:15-10:30 a.m. — Freeport Community Library — Free entry — Engage in a fun-filled session of board games in an after-school program designed for community enjoyment.

    Thu, 4/3/25

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  • Yoga for Good

    8-9 a.m. — Toad&Co. — $15 donation — Practice yoga for a good cause while supporting a local non-profit.

    Fri, 4/4/25

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  • Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band

    8 p.m. — Aura — Ticketed event — Experience an electrifying performance with incredible music from the Jimmy Kenny Band.

    Sat, 4/5/25

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