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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Food & Wine magazine announced that Mr. Tuna in Portland and Aragosta at Goose Cove in Deer Isle made the Global Tastemakers list for top culinary spots. Mr. Tuna is the only New England restaurant in the Top 15 U.S. Restaurants category while Aragosta appeared for the second time in the Top 10 U.S. Hotels for Food and Drink category. Portland Press Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Photographer Tom Bloom's Portland Works exhibit shows 36 black and white portraits of local workers on view at the Portland International Jetport until February 2026 — the project honors a range of jobs from construction to care services. The exhibit captures the spirit of those who fuel our community and is open for visitors until its end date. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ The annual 'Art in Bloom' exhibit is open at the Portland Museum of Art to welcome visitors with springtime beauty. The exhibit opened this week and features vibrant art that celebrates the season. FOX23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents and students at Saint Dominic Academy are fighting to keep its high school open after the Diocese announced its closure at the end of the school year due to high costs and declining enrollment. A board will be formed for fundraising while the Bishop will host a forum on April 10 — a final chance to discuss saving the 137-student school. FOX23
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, atmospheric scientist Katie Giannakopoulos at GMRI explained how warm water from the Gulf Stream and cool water from the Labrador Current mix with the air to shape weather in the Gulf of Maine. She noted that the North Atlantic Oscillation—a seesaw of pressure between Greenland and Portugal—shifts the jet stream and will lead to more inland rain from future storms as climate change continues. WMTW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers are considering a bill to give mobile home park residents the right of first refusal when their park is sold, aiming to extend notice and relocation protections for long-time residents. The proposal comes after recent investor activity raised fears of rent hikes and displacement for communities like Fox Run. Portland Press Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Maine Celtics beat the Capital City Go-Go 115-95 on Tuesday night at the Portland Expo with JD Davison scoring 38 points and hitting seven three-pointers — the win earns them a spot in the East semifinals today at Westchester. Portland Press Herald
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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.
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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.
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IxDF Portland (Maine) April Design Meetup
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Definitive Brewing Company — Free entry — Engage in a creative design challenge while connecting with local designers.
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Dementia Support Group
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — The Atrium At the Cedars — Free entry — Attend a supportive gathering featuring insights from elder law attorney Tracy Nale Sewall.
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Art in Bloom 2025
10 a.m.–8 p.m. — Portland Museum of Art — Free with admission — Experience a vibrant display of floral artistry inspired by the museum's collection.
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International Building Code Transition Training
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Portland, Maine Elks Lodge #188 — In-person attendance only — Learn about the transition from the 2015 to the 2021 International Building Code with expert John Gibson.
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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
2 PM – 12 AM — Custom House Parking Garage — Price per team — Engage in a fun scavenger hunt adventure combining puzzles and informative self-guided exploration.
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Portland Maine Home Show
9 AM – 6 PM — Brick South Events & Catering Co. — Check website for entry fee — Discover beautiful displays and innovative solutions for home improvement projects.
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Hope In The Attic Meeting
7:30-8:30 p.m. — 279 Danforth St, Portland, ME — Free entry — Engage in a supportive discussion around recovery themes with an open speaker format.
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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
2 PM – 12 AM — Custom House Parking Garage — Price per team — Engage in a thrilling scavenger hunt blending adventure and puzzles.
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