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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Maine Seaweed Week will run from Friday through May 4 in Portland — the seventh annual event that celebrates the state's seaweed harvest with local food and drinks. Josh Rogers of Heritage Seaweed explained that the festival will showcase Maine's rich ocean bounty. WGME
- ➤ Heritage Seaweed announced that Maine Seaweed Week will begin this Friday and run through May 4 to celebrate the state's seaweed harvest with food and drink. The annual festival—now in its seventh year—gives local visitors a chance to enjoy Maine’s ocean bounty. FOX23
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The scallop fishery for the Northern Gulf reopened Monday morning after being closed since April 11—federal regulators set a total allowable landing of 712,093 pounds for 2025 with 675,563 pounds reserved for the Northern Gulf to boost revenue projections by $180.8 million. NOAA Fisheries guidelines also adjust seasonal closures and access areas to reduce bycatch until the quota is met. WMTW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Portland’s Curriculum and Policy Committee advanced a plan last week that will require high schools to collect students’ cell phones at the start of the day—returning them at day’s end. Some teachers and administrators voiced support for reducing distractions but raised concerns over how schools will implement the policy, which is headed to the full school board for consideration. FOX23
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Gulf of Maine Research Institute defines marine heatwaves as periods of at least five days when sea temperatures remain unusually high based on a 30-year average. Since 2010, heatwave days have risen over 2,000% along the East Coast—forcing marine species to move and potentially shifting local fisheries. WMTW
- ➤ NOAA announced on Friday that it raised catch limits for scallop fishing in the Gulf of Maine, ending a temporary pause—this change lets fishermen resume the regulated season. FOX23
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Portland realtor Tom Landry said many Maine homeowners are listing their second homes amid economic uncertainty driven by federal policies + tariffs as they seek liquidity while home values level off. Experts noted that increased listings, now near 2020 levels, signal a cautious market with high mortgage rates slowing new buyer interest. WGME
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school tennis coaches in Maine struggled with practice plans canceled by rain, wind, and even snow, which reduced the days to set up match ladders. The short preseason forced coaches to rearrange tryouts and challenge matches (using the Universal Tennis Rating for seeding) ahead of state tournaments. Portland Press Herald
- ➤ On Monday morning in Freeport, the girls lacrosse team won 16 to 10 over Scarborough as Mia Levesque scored five goals and four assists to help the Falcons improve to a 2 to 0 record—adding a strong boost to their unbeaten season. Portland Press Herald
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Thursday Coed Outdoor Kickball
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Payson Park — $950 team fee, $100 free agent fee — Join in the fun of a coed kickball league in the great outdoors.
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Empire Improv Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Empire Comedy Club — $15 admission — Enjoy an evening of laughter with improv performances in a lively atmosphere.
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Rick Glassman Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Empire Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of comedy with Rick Glassman, star of popular TV shows and podcasts.
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Scenic Train Ride Along Casco Bay
10 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — Ticket prices vary — Experience a picturesque 40-minute roundtrip train ride while immersing yourself in Maine's narrow gauge railroading history.
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Scenic Train Ride Along Casco Bay
11 a.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — Check website for ticket price — Experience a scenic 40-minute train ride with stunning waterside views and insights into Maine's narrow gauge railroading history.
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Boho Mommy & Me Mini Sessions
10-11 a.m. — The Beaux and Arrows Collective by Rebecca Pinkham-Stevenson — Pricing available upon inquiry — Capture the magic of motherhood in a boho-inspired photography session surrounded by vintage elegance.
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Theatre Playmaking Squad: Deep Sea Adventures
3:45-5:15 p.m. — Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine — $225 per person — Dive into creativity with a submarine adventure while crafting original stories and characters.
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Trivia Night at Brickyard Hollow
6-8 p.m. — Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge with fun trivia every Wednesday evening.
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Intro to Quilting Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Factory 3 — Cost info pending — Master the art of quilting with expert guidance as you create your own quilt over four weeks.
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Yoga for Good
8-9 a.m. — Toad&Co. — $15 donation — Participate in a beginner-friendly yoga class while supporting a local non-profit.
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