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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Flyn is opening a new brick and mortar shop on Fore Street in Portland and is teaming with fashion designer Katie Rose Champlin on a new line of upcycled clothing + accessories. WGME
- ➤ Allagash Brewing Co. will open a new location in Scarborough this July at The Downs. The Portland-based brewer said the space at 10 Market St. will feature house-made wine, cocktails and food from Bite Into Maine while it continues offering tasting room experiences and brewery tours in Portland. Portland Press Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Friday evening, about 50 people gathered at Eastern Cemetery in Portland to listen to a public reading of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem Paul Revere's Ride to mark the 250th anniversary of his historic ride; lanterns were lit statewide and church bells rang in South Portland and Gorham as part of the Let Freedom Ring event. Portland Press Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Portland High School on Friday, the Portland Fire Department welcomed four new firefighters who completed a rigorous three-week academy. The graduates will join the department on Sunday — staffing trucks, fire houses and ambulances. WGME
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A WGME report detailed several local breakfast spots that offer iconic Maine staples and fresh brunch options. Lexi and Erik (The Maine Foodies) highlighted what makes each location unique. WGME
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