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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Portland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last Friday night, STRIVE Rocks held a dance at USM that raised over $110,000—about $8,000 more than last year's total—to support young adults with intellectual disabilities. The fundraiser boosted the non-profit’s plans to expand its support programs for teens and young adults. FOX23
- ➤ On Friday night, the STRIVE Rocks dance at USM raised over $110,000 for teens and young adults with intellectual disabilities—about $8,000 more than last year’s total. WGME
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The family held a vigil in Jay on Saturday night to honor Kimberly Moreau, the teen who disappeared on May 10 and is suspected to have been a victim of foul play, while state police launched new investigations with two new detectives—renewing hope as her father believes this year will bring answers. FOX23
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Nirav Shah, the former director of the Maine CDC and principal deputy director at the U.S. CDC, has returned to Maine and will begin a one-year visiting professorship at Colby College in Waterville this fall to teach courses on public health and outbreak response—aiming to equip graduates for immediate entry-level work in public health. The move follows his recent departure from the CDC amid concerns over budget cuts affecting pandemic preparedness. WMTW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of Mainers joined the Maine Heart Walk on Sunday at Back Cove in Portland to fight heart disease and learn about CPR + yoga exercises. Over $340,000 were raised with support from more than 100 local businesses. WMTW
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oakley McLeod, a junior from Windham High School, held her second Mental Edge Softball Camp at the University of Southern Maine’s fieldhouse on Sunday with 160 players learning to focus on a healthy mental approach—crucial to playing with confidence. Local coaches and college players then shared personal tips on managing stress and building mental toughness on and off the field. Portland Press Herald
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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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Visit the CREA Ecology Center – Open Sundays
12-2 p.m. — CREA Ecology Center — Free entry — Explore nature and enjoy the beauty of the Cathance River Nature Preserve with family and friends.
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An Afternoon with B. Dylan Hollis
1-4 p.m. — Books-A-Million — Ticket required — Celebrate the release of Baking Across America with a lively discussion, meet-and-greet, and an autograph from the beloved author.
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Capoeira Classes
6:30-8 p.m. — The Salt Flat Dance Collaborative — Costs vary — Explore the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira through movement, music, and culture.
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Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland
1:30-2:30 p.m. — 489 Congress St, Portland, ME — Ticket pricing varies — Explore Portland’s coast and historic neighborhoods on a classic fire truck with live narration.
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Asian Mahjong Game
4-5:30 p.m. — Prince Memorial Library — Free entry — Engage in a weekly drop-in Mahjong game with instruction for beginners.
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