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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ STRIVE Rocks will return to its original USM Sullivan Gym venue on Friday night for its 21st annual all-night dance party. The event will feature live music, bounce houses, theme hours and plenty of food to raise funds for programs that help Mainers with intellectual and developmental disabilities — everyone is welcome. WGME
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded to a report of shots fired just before 9 p.m. at 33 Grant Street on Sunday night, found several casings with no injuries, and the investigation remains active with officials urging anyone with information to contact police. FOX23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Hermon school stopped allowing a board member to work as a nurse for 14-year-old Natalia Scovil because the superintendent said her role violates state law—forcing Natalia, who needs 24/7 care since a childhood injury, to miss school and essential therapies on Thursdays for about six more weeks while her family weighs legal options. The decision has sparked controversy as the family insists on keeping nurses who meet her specific medical needs. WGME
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scarborough Town Council unanimously rejected a contract zone request for the proposed Marshview Apartments (578 Route 1), ending plans for 60 affordable senior housing units and 36 workforce housing units amid environmental and traffic concerns. Several councilors urged residents to use respectful language when offering public comments (as noted in recent emails). Portland Press Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Maine mother donated her kidney at Massachusetts General Hospital after nine months of matching tests to help her son Stephen Gross, who battled kidney disease since he was three and needed a transplant two years ago. Stephen is now healthy and grateful for the life-saving gift — Susan said she felt honored to protect her child. FOX23
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Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun-filled evening of trivia with friends.
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The Magic of Motown
7:30-9 p.m. — Merrill Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience the joy and nostalgia of Motown classics in a vibrant evening of music.
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Outdoor Painting Class in Cape Elizabeth
1-4 p.m. — Scenic Location Near Portland — Booking Required — Capture Maine's natural beauty in a private painting class for all skill levels.
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Scenic Train Ride along Casco Bay
10 AM – 1 PM — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — Ticketed event — Experience a picturesque 40-minute train ride while learning about Maine's railroading history and enjoying beautiful waterside views.
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Book Reading with Jamie Loftus
6-7 p.m. — Longfellow Books — No tickets needed — Celebrate the paperback release of Jamie Loftus's bestselling book, Raw Dog, in a fun-filled evening.
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Creative Chaos Creative Retreat 2025
12 PM – 9 PM — O'Maine Studios — $1,100 ticket — Engage in hands-on painting workshops and connect with fellow creatives over three exciting days.
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Brunswick Downtown Hiring Event
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM — Brunswick Town Mall — Free entry — Connect with local employers seeking job seekers at this hiring event.
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Cage Match Showdown
6-9 p.m. — Empire Comedy Club — $15 admission — Witness the comedic clash of Sporks vs Pitch to Pilot in an improv battle for the ages.
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May 2025 Commencement Ceremony
11 a.m. — Merrill Auditorium — Free admission — Celebrate Unity Environmental University’s graduating class of 2025 with keynote speaker Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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Scenic Train Ride
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad — Check website for pricing — Experience a picturesque journey along Casco Bay in historic passenger cars while learning about Maine's railroading history.
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